The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

By Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete

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What's The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast about?

The Money Pit is a nationally syndicated, call-in radio show that helps listeners with their home repair and improvement questions. Hosted by Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete, this show helps you take on home improvement projects from floorboards to shingles every single week. Tom and Leslie entertain, educate and inspire listeners with an encyclopedic knowledge that just plain fun to listen to. With this team you can do-it-yourself, but you really don't have to do-it-alone. The show can be reached live 24/7 at 1-888-MONEYPIT.

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Episode #2002: Build Your ...

06.04.2020

It’s a great time of year for outdoor living and if you want to step up your space, we’ve got tips on how you can build your very own fire pit! Want a garden that not only looks good, but ...

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast episodes:

06.04.2020 Episode #2002: Build Your Own Fire Pit \| Planting a Pollinator Garden \| AC Tune Ups \| Healthy Lawns in Hot Summers It’s a great time of year for outdoor living and if you want to step up your space, we’ve got tips on how you can build your very own fire pit! Want a garden that not only looks good, but ...
06.01.2020 Episode #2001: Easy Garage Organization \| How to Hang Pictures Without Holes \| 5 Questions to Ask a Contractor Post COVID-19 \| Avoiding Home Repair Re-dos Are you ready to do one final cleanup of your garage before the summer kicks into full swing? Tom & Leslie share simple garage organization tips, plus: Have you needed to crank your AC yet? If not - great because ...
05.28.2020 Episode #2000: 30 Minute Home Improvement Hacks \| Best Doggy Doors \| Kid Safe Window Treatments \| Your Questions This is a big episode for The Money Pit. Its show #2,000 and we can’t thank you enough for allowing us to help you make your home the best they can possibly be! Not all home imp projects require an ...
05.25.2020 Episode #1999: Painting Plastic Playgrounds \| Quick Fixes for Home Repairs \| Cordless Chainsaw Reviews Do you have an old, faded plastic playset in your backyard? By giving it a coat of fresh paint, you can bring it back to life – it’s easy IF you use the right materials. We’ll walk through this project. ...
05.20.2020 Episode #1998: How to Grow Herbal Medicines \| Buzz on Backyard Honeybee Hives \| Resurfacing Worn/Pitted Concrete Want to grow your own home remedies, right in your backyard? Well walk you through easy to grow herbs for surprisingly effective herbal medicines. Plus… Backyard honeybee hives are becoming a huge trend. We’ll tell you what all the buzz ...
05.17.2020 Episode #1997: Why Quarantines Make Allergies Worse \| Easy to Build Fire Pits \| Tricks for Cleaning Shades Have you noticed that your allergies are particularly bad this year? Well it turns out that quarantines can actually make allergies worse! Learn why from one of the nation's best experts on indoor air quality. Plus, learn some places allergens ...
05.14.2020 Episode #1996: How to Pick the Perfect Landscape Plants \| Best Paint Sprayers \| Fixing Plaster Cracks \| Your Questions If you’ve been sprucing up your landscaping, avoiding high-maintenance plants that require constant pruning or suffer from pest problems is key. We’ve got tips on how to select a reliable, trouble free shrubs to spruce up your outdoor living spaces ...
05.11.2020 Episode #1995: Small Space Veggie Gardening \| End Dirty Dish Do-Overs \| DIY Kits to Grow Lawns \| How to Stop Dogs from Digging Having a small yard or living in an apartment is no reason to give up on the idea of your very own garden, though. Urban and other small space gardeners are making use of containers and vertical space to grow ...
05.07.2020 Episode # 1994: Cooking Up Outdoor Kitchens \| Spring Cleaning for Decks & Patios \| Weekend Mailbox Makeovers Outdoor living spaces have never been more popular -- and that includes outdoor kitchens. But cooking and dining outside require special recipes of their own. Tom and Leslie have tips for designing an amazing outdoor kitchen. Plus… Spring cleaning isn’t ...
05.04.2020 Episode #1993: New Spring Flooring Trends \| Window Coverings Without Leaving Home \| Natural Pest Control Solutions If you’d like to take on one home décor project that you can really spruce up a room, new blinds are the ticket. Not only do they make your place look better, they can save you energy in both winter ...
04.30.2020 Episode # 1992: Creating Kid Friendly Gardens \| Tips for Cleaning Hardwood Floors \| Painting Hacks to Save Time & Brushes With the weather finally getting nicer, are you thinking of family-friendly outdoor activities for you and your little ones? Creating a kid-friendly garden is a great way to get the whole family involved in a fun project. Tom & Leslie ...
04.27.2020 Episode #1991: Spring Cleaning for Outdoor Furniture \| Best Cleaning Tips for Wood Floors \| High-Tech Paint that Wipes Clean When it’s time to pull out your outdoor furniture, it’s also time to give it a good cleaning! Tom & Leslie have tips on how best to clean and prepare the furniture so it’s ready for a fresh start this ...
04.23.2020 Episode #1990: Building a Garden Wall \| Tips for Game Rooms \| Cordless String Trimmers Well, the quarantine has not been good for many industries but the Wall Street Journal reports that one is actually doing quite well. Any guesses? It’s the JIGSAW PUZZLE INDUSTRY! If you’ve caught a case of cabin fever, then adding ...
04.20.2020 Episode #1989: Deep Clean Tips for Washers \| The Easy Way to Mow Lawns \| EPA Bans Freon – How to Stay Cool Could germs actually be lurking in your laundry? It may seem counterintuitive, but for the health, safety and cleanliness of your family, it’s important to actually wash your washing machine. Tom & Leslie tell you how to deep clean your ...
04.16.2020 Episode #1988: DIY Pizza Gardens \| Key Ingredient for a Healthy Home \| Upcycling Redos If one of your favorite foods (or your kid’s favorite!) is pizza, imagine being able to grow all of your favorite pizza toppings right in your backyard? You can if you grow your own Pizza Garden. We’ll share tips on ...
04.13.2020 Episode #1987: DIY Landscape Plans for Instant Curb Appeal \| How to Choose a Disinfectant that Works \| Great Garage Storage Ideas Whether you have a green thumb or need to hire out the job, sprucing up your landscaping is a great way to step up your landscaping. Tom & Leslie have tips on how you can create a simple landscape plan ...
04.09.2020 Episode #1986: Tiling Tips for Truly Waterproof Bath Walls \| How to Fix a Sucky Vacuum \| Best Smoke Detector for Families with Kids Re-tiling a bathroom is a great way to update the look, function and feel of this space. But if you want to make it last, it’s what goes UNDER the tile that counts. Tom & Leslie share what you need ...
04.06.2020 Episode #1985: Pet-Friendly Back Yards \| DIY Greenhouses \| How to Plan the Perfect Deck \| Easy Grout Cleaning As you start to spend more time outside, it’s a good time make sure your yard is pet-friendly and safe. We’ll share tips on the must have elements to keep your pets happy, plus the surprisingly common plants to avoid ...
04.02.2020 Episode #1984: Spring into Cleaning with Streak Free Windows \| How to Hire a Contractor \| When to Replace Your Electric Panel If you’re looking for a good place to start your Spring cleaning, windows can be just that. Tom & Leslie share tips on a streak free cleaner you can mix yourself. Plus: · If you’re planning on hiring a pro ...
03.30.2020 Episode #1983: Keeping Kids Safe Outside \| Earth-Friendly Disinfectants You Mix Yourself \| Stopping Sun Damage Spring is a season where we like to get kids busy outside, especially since they have been cooped up indoors most of the winter. But warmer weather is also the most dangerous time of year for child-aged accidents. In this ...
03.26.2020 Episode #1982: 5-Step Deck Safety Check \| Easy Spring Energy Savers \| Preventing Basement Floods \| Crack Repair 101 If you’ve got a deck, warmer weather means BBQ’s and parties may be just ahead. But before the crowd arrives, Tom & Leslie share FIVE SIGNS to watch for that could signal your deck may be ready to collapse! Plus: ...
03.23.2020 Episode #1981: 'Check Engine' Lights for Homes \| Cordless Lawn Tools \| Easy Screen Cleaning Wouldn’t it be nice if your house could tell you when it’s about to break down – BEFORE it actually breaks down? Well, that technology exists today! It’s called predictive maintenance and is sort of like a check engine light ...
03.19.2020 Episode # 1980: DIY Mold Clean Ups \| How to Kill Viruses at Home \| Best Mulch for Your Spring Plants As we move closer to spring, we move closer to spring storms which can bring on MOLD! But is getting rid of mold a DIY project or one that requires the specialized skills of a Pro? The answer is – ...
03.16.2020 Episode #1979: DIY Deck Projects \| Decorating Long Rooms \| Solutions for Small Electric Panels Adding a backyard deck is one sure-fire way to increase your home’s living space but is building a deck a DIY project? Tom & Leslie share some guidelines. Plus… Do you have really long room in your home that’s about ...
03.12.2020 Episode #1978: Decorating Kids Rooms \| Fix for Soggy Yards \| Best Way to Add Basement Floor Whether you’re creating a kid’s room for a new arrival or updating a space for kids who insist they’re not little anymore, working on a child’s room can be a fun, creative adventure. Tom and Leslie walk through the key ...
03.09.2020 Episode # 1977: Eco-Friendly Floors \| Fixing Wall & Ceiling Cracks \| Cordless Lawn Tools Today, it’s easier than ever to be eco-friendly. But when it comes to choosing eco-friendly floors for your home, understanding how the product is produced is key. Tom & Leslie explain what to look for. Plus: · As you look ...
03.05.2020 Episode #1976: Hardwood Access Walls \| Tips to Keep Circuit Breakers from Blowing \| How to Know Your House Age If you love the look of hardwood on your floors, you might not realize that this same product can be used to create a beautiful accent wall. Tom and Leslie have tips for this project, plus: Has this ever happened ...
03.02.2020 Episode # 1975: Easy Kitchen Countertop Updates \| Biggest Mistake in Bedroom Remodeling \| New Phone Booths Offer Privacy & Comfort Kitchen countertops are often the most heavily used work surfaces in the home. But did you know that with a few changes, you can make those surfaces work harder for you instead of the other way around? Tom & Leslie ...
02.27.2020 Episode #1974: Worst Home Décor Choices Ever \| Step Up to a New Deck \| Best New Floors for Spring As the saying goes, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and that’s certainly true when it comes to the choices Americans make in home décor. Tom & Leslie share results of a new survey where Americans voted on ...
02.24.2020 Episode #1973: Garage Door Makeovers \| Heated Driveways \| Luxury Toilet Seats Under $200 If your family is like most, you probably use the garage as much as your front door for access and security. But if your door is old and worn, it could not only be unsafe, it could also be providing ...
02.20.2020 Episode # 1972: 7 Home Remodeling Projects Under $1,000 \| Quick Fix for Cracked Walls \| Money Saving Heating Tips for Renters Do you have champagne home makeover dreams on a beer budget? We’ve got tips on 7 home remodeling projects you can do with less than a thousand bucks, coming up. Plaster walls are common in older homes – but cracks ...
02.17.2020 Episode #1971: Easy Furniture Fixes \| Bathtub Refinish or Replace \| Best Bed Sheets for Comfort and Cost If you’ve got an active household, your furniture is likely to take a few hits from time to time - especially if you have kids! We’ve got tips to make water rings, dings, dents and scratches disappear, plus… We all ...
02.13.2020 Episode #1970: Kitchen Lighting Tips \| Best Generators \| 30 Minute Home Improvements If there’s one room you’d like to be bright and cheery, it’s the kitchen! We’ll have tips on lighting to keep that space looking bright – even when it’s dark outside. Plus… If winter storms and the power outages, they ...
02.10.2020 Episode #1969: High-Tech New Home Products for 2020 \| Best Insulation to Cut Heating Bills \| Fun Kitchen Backsplashes You Can DIY in a Weekend Shower heads with built in speakers, water heaters that detect leaks, and kitchen faucets you can talk and hand showers that deliver aromatherapy to were just some of the many cool new home products we spotted at the 2020 International ...
02.06.2020 Episode #1968: Cordless Lawn Mower Review \| Tips for Stylish & Safe Stairs \| Snow-Free Driveways & Walks It may still be chilly out, but Spring is ahead and a time we can look forward to warm weather, birds chirping - and the sounds and smells of loud gas-powered lawn equipment! Get tips on a new battery technology ...
02.03.2020 Episode #1967: Creative Kitchen Islands \| Roof Color Trends \| Easy Fix for Dusty House \| Building a Driveway Marker Need some extra prep space in your kitchen? Tom & Leslie share tips for adding kitchen islands, even in small spaces, and more including: How to upcycle furniture for your kitchen island, including which pieces make the best islands and ...
01.30.2020 Episode # 1966: Pro Painting Secrets \| Easy Ways to Downsize \| Water Savings Made Easy Have you ever had a paint project that didn’t dry right, wouldn’t cover a stain or peeled off faster than it should have? Tom & Leslie share tips for painting success and more including: Pro painting secrets to avoid brush ...
01.27.2020 Episode #1965: Window Tips for Brighter Kitchens \| Stopping Cable Clutter \| Preventing Winter Emergencies If you’d love to add more light to your kitchen, there is a new window trend emerging that aims to do just that and in a very unusual way. Tom & Leslie share that tip, plus: The real winter is ...
01.23.2020 Episode #1964: Quick Closet Organization \| Least Expensive Electric Heat \| Fire Safety Solutions Got closets that are busting at the seams? We’ve got steps for a simple closet makeover that takes less than an hour or two to get done and will help you find the space you need. Plus: calls about, hiring ...
01.20.2020 Episode #1963: How to Budget for Home Projects \| Low Cost Granite Countertops \| Repurposing Old Furniture Do you have a list of projects to get done but concerned you won’t be able to handle any surprises that come up once walls and floors are all torn up? We teach you how to manage a home improvement ...
01.16.2020 Episode #1962: Best Ways to Insulate \| Fix vs Replace Busted Appliances \| Lighting to Beat Winter Blues Tired of paying high heating bills? Get tips on the best ways to use insulation to lower heating costs, plus ways to brighten your home in these dark winter days, when to fix vs replace an appliance that breaks down. ...
01.13.2020 Episode #1961: Smart Space Heaters \| Faux Stainless Steel \| How to Grow Winter Veggies at Home Space heaters are a popular way to stay warm in winter but they’re also a leading cause of home fires. In this episode Tom & Leslie have smart strategies to stay safe, along with tips for growing veggies at home ...
01.09.2020 Episode #1960: Stop Roof Leaks \| Fix for Ice Dams \| Attracting Winter Birds \| Creating Hobby Space When the weather outside is frightful, icicles are NOT so delightful and could lead to big roof leaks. In this episode, Tom & Leslie have tips, plus ideas on how to attract winter birds and smart strategies to carve out ...
01.06.2020 Episode #1959: Doggy Doors \| Recipe for Sidewalk Salt that Won’t Destroy Concrete \| $20 Solution to Increase Hot Water Tired of having to walk to dog at all hours of the winter day? Tom & Leslie walk though the best options in doggy doors, plus dish out the best recipe to make sidewalk ice disappear with destroying concrete and ...
01.03.2020 Episode #1958: Low Cost to No Cost Remodels \| Keeping Projects on Track \| Best Way to Divide a Room Want your new place to look good, but your budget looks pretty bad? Tom and Leslie have tips for makeovers that require little to absolutely NO cash. Plus: Have you ever thought about adding solar panels to your home? Hearing ...
01.01.2020 Episode #1957: Best Garage Heaters \| Fix for Doors that Stick \| Tips for Upcycling Furniture With winter temperatures at record lows across the country – a heated garage might sound pretty good to you! Tom & Leslie have garage heating options, solutions for doors that stick and ways to save money by upcycling furniture. Plus, ...
12.30.2019 Episode #1956: How to Avoid a Dusty House \| Renters Insurance that Protects \| Preventing Household Poisoning Are you tired of having to dust all the time, or always sneezing? Tom & Leslie share tips to get you breathing easier, share tips on renter’s insurance must-haves and poison prevention - plus, answer your home improvement questions Learn ...
12.25.2019 Episode #1955: How to Add Vintage Charm \| Best Attic Insulation \| Is Design Build Better? Do you have a newer house that lacks the vintage charm of an older classic home? Tom & Leslie have tips to add vintage classics to any age home, plus tips for the best attic insulation option and answers to ...
12.23.2019 Episode #1954: Creating a DIY Home Theater \| Avoiding Christmas Tree Bugs \| Wallpaper Renaissance Get DIY tips to help you turn a ho-hum space into a home theater. Find out how to avoid creepy Christmas tree bugs that may have attached themselves to your holiday tree and learn home wallpaper is making a big ...
12.18.2019 Episode #1953: Holiday Décor for Doors \| Handiest Tools \| Fixing Steps and Railings Are you jumping into holiday décor? Tom & Leslie share tips for door décor, plus highlight handy American made tools and offer tips to fix weak or broken steps and railings before holiday guests arrive. Plus, answers to your home ...

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