The Money Pit Calls & Answers

One of the most common spots for roof failure is between the dormer and the flashing. Listen here to get more info on solutions on how to fix this problem in your money pit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is your chimney deterioriating faster than you want it to? Listen here to find out the best ways to repair or replace it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When remodeling your basement, there are many types of insulation your can use to block out sounds, keep the basement dry, and keep the basement warm. Listen here to learn the differences and which type is the best to get your job done! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're planning a basement remodeling project, hiding heating ducts could be a part of the project. Find out how to frame around ducts so that they can be concealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the first step you should take to determine if well water needs a softener or filer. Plus, get maintenance tips for well water pumps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to reinforce a header for a garage door. Get tips on using a flinch plate to stiffen up the wood beams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corian countertops are tough but when they're damaged, repair must be properly done. Get tips for repair of scratches in Corian countertops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An older duct system can limit a heater's effectiveness. Find out how to determine whether warming a chronically cold room requires replacing older ducts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wood siding takes a lot to maintain and will decay over time. When that happens, newer composite options can deliver the same look with zero maintenance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's nothing better on a chilly morning than setting foot on a warm floor! Get tips on the best way to install a heated floor with efficiency and style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When energy bills are high, the reasons aren't always clear. Find out the best way to identify the cause and best path to lower high energy bills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laminate floor is a popular option but how is it made, and is it durable? Learn how laminate flooring is made and how to choose a product that stands up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the tub faucet fails, is there a way to reach it without tearing open the wall? Unfortunately not but here's a way to minimize the damage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on assessing why an interior floor is sinking, and how to fix the damage. Plus, learn the three types of foundations that exist in traditional residential homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn which steps to take before installing a tankless water heater in a hard water area. Also, get Money Pit's opinion on tankless water heaters - their functionality, efficiency, and reputation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Outbuildings are on the rise. They're great DIY projects, but require some considerations. Learn which steps and materials are key when adding sheds, greenhouses, or other structures to your property. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the pros and cons of letting a blower motor run constanty. Plus, get a rule-of-thumb for determining whether your HVAC system is short-cycling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flat roofs are frequently covered by pitched roofs - a conversion that has benefits but can present challenges, too. Learn what you can do to improve insulation and ventilation in a home where a flat roof still exists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are your kitchen cabinet doors faded or damaged? Learn how to refinish them - an inexpensive alternative to replacing or even refacing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover which water heater is best in a vacation home that's empty - and cold - all winter. Plus, get tips for adding efficiency and savings to your water heater - and bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All it takes it two products to repair a large crack in a garage floor. Get the details, and learn how to keep the crack from reappearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why you might hear popping sounds when air conditioning turns on, whether it's cause for worry, and what to do about it. Plus, get advice for quieting noisy pipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what condensation means for a window. Plus, window replacement sounds daunting and expensive, but can save homeowners money in the long run. Get the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Modular, or pre-fab, homes sometimes raise eyebrows. Learn what Money Pit thinks about these homes that are assembled in factories then transported to their designated site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the most affordable product available for soundproofing an existing residential room or space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what to consider before swapping out your gas fireplace for a wood-burning fireplace. Plus, discover the device that distributes heat more effectively throughout your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what changes to roof insulation can keep costly ice dams from forming above them. Plus, learn about a product you can install on your own that also keeps ice dams at bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what factors cause a septic tank to require replacement, and how to determine whether it's time for a new one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Noises can be tough to get to the bottom of, but when a homes rattling or buzzing, there's always a reason. Get tips for what to check first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn which steps to take before painting exterior wood and trim, and get Money Pit's opinion on which paint to use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get the pros and cons of enginnered hardwood, including tips on installing it. Plus, learn about a new type of radiant floor heat designed for engineered hardwood and laminate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are several options for filling cracks in wooden decks and porches - which is crucial to keeping water from penetrating and damaging the wood. The best solution for your porch is determined by whether or not you plan to paint. Learn how to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A long distance from a hot water heater to a plumbing fixture means a long wait for hot water. Learn about a product that ensures hot showers faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get Money Pit's opinion on solar shingles vs. solar panels in terms of warranties and return on investment. Plus get tips on removing and replacing asphalt shingles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gets the pros and cons of different exterior insulation types. Plus, learn which area of your house is probably responsible for the most heat loss - and how to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to get years of use from your wooden shed, or another wooden outdoor structure? The key is to prep, paint and stain them correctly. Learn how to protect exterior wood for optimal function and appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A whole-house dehumidifier helps reduce moisture, but doesn't necessarily prevent flooding. Find out why a tripped breaker that shuts down the dehumidifier is leading to basement flooding, and how to prevent it moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what steps to take before you consider turning your home into a hotel, bed and breakfast, or some other type of rental property. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how ridge and soffit vents can improve attic insulation - some and stop leaks, as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover which water heater makes the most sense for point-of-use in a one-bedroom home. Plus, learn about the most efficient type of electric water heater - it's pricier to install, but cheaper to run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover a product that works better than rock salt for keeping steps, ramps, driveways and walkways free of snow and ice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most clog-free gutters are designed with leaves in mind. Find out the best bet for keeping pine needles from getting into gutters and clogging them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the technology that helps you ID cracks in an underground sewage pipe - and learn how to fix the cracks that exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planning on refinishing your basement for more living space? Get tips to add insulation without allowing moisture to form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attic fans are thought to pull hot air out of attics and lower coolig costs. In actual practice, these can drive cooling costs UP. Find out why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fountains can be a beautiful accessory for any yard - except when they leak! Get steps for repairing a leaking outdoor fountain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you have room that doesn't heat evenly, it may be that it needs additional insulation or supplemental heat. Get tips for both to solved the problem of a cold beadroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for constructing an insulated floor above the grade for a 3 season room, and learn which type of windows to avoid if sunshine is your choice for heat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whey a well pump may run excessively and get ideas for steps to correct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heating system leaks can be serious if not repaired quickly. Find out how leaks are repaired and wether repair is a DIY project or best left to a plumber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices