The Money Pit Calls & Answers

Get tips on how to remove carpet glue from concrete surfaces. Learn which products can help you remove the carpet glue and cover up any stains left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to strip layers of wallpaper and paint from a wall. Get tips on using a wallpaper steamer and paper tiger tool to perforate the wallpaper and make it easier to remove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to clean mold off a patio floor. Get tips on using a product called Wet and Forget, which will keep the mold away for years at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get a rule of thumb for determining whether paint - once thawed out - is still okay to use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about water-resistant drywall and how long it might last if installed behind something other than tile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on determining whether a non-functioning ground fault circuit interrupter is broken, or is just doing its job. Also, hear advice on when and whether to call an electrician or handle the problem on your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Irked by moisture on the paneling when you're in the process of repainting a room in your home? Find out the best ways to reduce condensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover which insulation type will be most effective for a cabin in a cold northern climate. Plus, find out in which order to work when adding and installing upgrades including insulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trying to decide how to remodel brick fireplace? Find out some recommended textures that will give your fireplace a stunning appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking to really light up the property outside your home. Find out the top product that will provide strong outdoor lighting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why Tom and Leslie recommending driving rather than reversing into your garage, unless you live on a busy street or need to drive through heavy snow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about the positives and negatives of installing new carpet on a concrete slab versus installing laminate flooring. Get tips on installing laminate flooring and finding reputable retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fix high pressure cold water spurts. Find out how a water pressure valve will resolve sudden spurts of high pressure cold water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to diagnose a house that settles and cracks. Find out how to hire an independent professional to find out why your walls and ceiling are cracking and cabinets are pulling away from the walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to prepare the surface before you paint wood siding. Learn why you should scrape off loose paint with a wire brush and use a good quality primer to create an even surface for the topcoat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Damp crawlspaces can lead to mold, mildew and worse. Get tips to dry our damp or even flooded crawlspaces or basements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair cracks in drywall. Find out how using drywall tape will fix cracks in drywall at the corners of windows and doors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove an oil stain from leather. Learn how applying corn starch to a spot can remove oil from stained leather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to deal with a noisy radiant baseboard heater. Find out how replacing the heater can help restore peace and quiet to your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your granite countertops are discolored, find out why you should have them professionally refinished rather than trying to do it yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to manage crawlspace moisture and kill mold. Get tips on drying out your crawlspace with an effective gutter system so you are not dumping a lot of water around the foundation. Make sure the downspouts are extended at least four to six Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking for a cost-effective way to install gas vent in your old house? Find out what you can do that will cut down on work and money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are looking to heat a large space, you may have several options. You may need to consider using a system that is designed for a commerical space. Get advice on what kind of heat to use for a large, old space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on what to do when a three way switch is not wired properly. Learn how color coded wires can help you get the job done right; and if the job is beyond your capabilities, hire an electrician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to lubricate vinyl windows so they don't stick when you try to open and close them. Get tips on using WD-40 or lithium grease and applying it along the jambs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Old bathroom tile lost its luster and shine? Find out a solution to clean old bathroom tile that does not involve demolition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When installing an LED lightbulb is there about a second to two second delay? Don't worry its normal! Listen here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duct cleaning companies promise the world but is duct cleaning really needed or can clean air be accomplished a better way? Find out wth tips to help you breathe easier in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out which type of paint Money Pit recommends for outdoor jobs. Plus, exterior painting is hard work - so make sure you get bang for your buck by prepping properly beforehand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to clean hard water stains when you can't address the underlying hard water problem because you are renting the house. Get tips on using CLR to clean the toilet bowl and get rid of the stains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to insulate a stone home. Get tips on having blown-in insulation professionally installed. It is a very convenient way of getting insulation into spaces that are difficult to access in an older house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to solve the problem of humidity in your home. Get tips on installing a whole-home dehumidifier, which is mounted into your HVAC system. However, if you have baseboard, you will have to take more basic steps to reduce basement moisture, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to replace your chimney flashing to stop your roof from leaking. Get tips on finding a quality, professional roofer to remove the chimney chase, reflash the metal chimney where it meets the roof and then replace the chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Radon testing can determine the levels of radon gas in your home. But is it needed? Learn how to find out of you are at risk for radon, how its measured and removed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why you shouldn't pay a contractor to clean the mold out of your ducts because it will just grow back. Instead, get tips on installing an electronic air cleaner and a UV lamp, which are more effective solutions for the money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Got a roof that leaks during heavy rainfall? Find out how to determine if homeowner's insurance will cover the damage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what is causing new paint to crack. Get tips on how to apply paint primer, apply paint stripper and how to get old paint off walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to fix a stinky fridge. Get tips on using baking soda or white vinegar and water to clean your refrigerator. You could also replace the rubber seal or the insulation, but replacing the insulation is expensive so you might consider just Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to unclog a built-in vacuum cleaner. Find out how to use a snake and which direction to push the obstruction to unclog a built-in vacuum system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are a military family and often on the move, does it make sense to buy a home every time you move? Or rent a home until you know you will stay put? Get advice on which is best for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to fill holes in decorative molding. Using an auto body filler is an easy way to fill holes in damages molding left by paint stripping products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get options for repairing and replacing asphalt shingles that blow off in strong winds, and recommendations for wind-resistant shingles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seeing a little brick crack going up your home's wall? It's not necessarily a foundation problem, but could be a poor drainage situation around your house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to remove a popcorn ceiling. Find out how to smooth and level out a textured ceiling and paint it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Noticing damage on your walls from a leaky slate roof? Find out steps you can take that will lead you to somebody who can fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to prevent basement moisture by taking steps to redirect water away from your home's foundation. Get tips on using clean fill dirt to regrade the soil around your home, and learn why gutters are key to keeping your basement dry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to keep the snow out of your ridge vent. Get tips on going to AirVent.com and searching for "filter vent," a type of vent that lets air in without letting the weather in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn when to hire a mold inspector to locate mold in the home. Find out how mold can grow in unusual nonorganic places including inside insulation, and how to hire a mold inspector to find the mold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about patching carpet. Find out how to patch together pieces of carpet to fill in a missing or ripped sections of carpeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to install a floor vent to encourage heat upstairs. Adding additional floor registers can let heat flow from the first floor to the second floor without the addition of more ductwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices