The Money Pit Calls & Answers

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If mold shows up throughout your home after a severe storm, it's time to call in a professional. Learn why this not a DIY project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Installing an Egress Window in your basement has many great benefits. There are two types that work efficiently.The fist one is called a StackWell. It's very deep & wide with a ladder built right into it. The second is a ScapeWell. This is more of a planter style, & may take up more room, but it serves the same purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Cracks in plaster are common in old homes. Learn if cracks in plaster are a structural problem and how do you fix cracks in plaster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Learn about flooring options for a basement and why installing carpet in a basement is a very bad idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inconsistent water temperature can be tough to diagnose. Learn the steps you can take to figure out what's making your showers - or sink water - cold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to connect brass and galvanized pipes. Learn why a Fernco - a rubber boot that attaches to both sides of the pipe - can be a simple way to make the connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Read about installing an electric water heater vs. a tankless hot water heater. Find out which choice is more energy efficient for your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what toxic mold looks like, how to prevent it from spreading, and what to do if it shows up in a home you own or rent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Refinishing an old dresser is one of the best ways to give new life to old furniture. Find out how to strip and repaint . Bedroom furniture and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what causes white buildup in bathrooms - and how to prevent and get rid of it. Plus, learn how bathroom exhaust fan timers can help keep your bathroom clean and fresh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drain snakes can do wonders for plumbing clogs, but can wreak havoc on your toilet bowl. Learn which products - including one typically used on cars - can remove toilet bowl scratches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new cabinets can drastically change the atmosphere of a room. When on a budget, painting you cabinets is a great low-cost alternative. Listen here for tips on how to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sulfur odor coming from the bathroom is a common problem for homeowners. Most of the time, it has an easy solution but when that does not work, Tom and Leslie have another one. Listen here to find out more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Find out how to fix a faucet with low water pressure, which is most likely caused by debris in the valve. Get tips on taking apart the tip of the faucet where the aerator is and using white vinegar and water to break down any mineral buildup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Painted surfaces that peel again and again will not protect the wood underneath. Find out why paint peels and steps needed to prep and paint the surfaces so that paint will tick and not paint over again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Paint alone won't get rid of the foul odor left behind from cigarettes. Learn how to prep walls before repainting, and how to treat and clean carpets and floors to permanantly get rid of that tobacco smell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doors can be drafty, especially if they are not hung properly in the door jamb. Get ideas for both fixing those drafty doors and keeping the drafts out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DIY floor leveling takes time, effort, and preparation, but is much more affordable than having the job done professionally. Learn what to expect, and which materials you'll need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get options for replacing a water damaged ceiling. Read about fiber tiles and drop ceiling options for a bathroom ceiling damaged by a water leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to pinpoint what's causing a squeaky floor, and get tips on reducing the noise. Also, find out whether squeaky floors are an indication of a structural problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair a sinking garage floor. Find out why soil movement might cause a garage floor to sink and how to use a jackhammer to remove the old concrete floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on contacting an independent insurance adjuster to file a claim for water damaged walls and ceilings on a lower level caused by a loose dishwasher hose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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If the hot water in your home has a strong odor, the cause could be the water heater, drains or even the water quality itself. Learn how to eliminate smelly water odor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to refinish a stained acrylic bathtub. Find out how to apply a product like Gel Gloss to repair the finish on your discolored tub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices