The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

A wet fall brings the potential for a dangerous invader to your house this winter: mold! Tom & Leslie have DIY tips on mold cleanup is a DIY project plus answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that temps have dropped, are you feeling the chill – like through your walls and windows and doors? Tom & Leslie share tips to find and fix sneaky drafts plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With fall in full swing, you may be finding that between the patio furniture, lawn mowers and kid’s bikes – you might be ready to build a shed. Tom & Leslie share tips for that project, plus answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Money Pit hits the road for a visit with the team at This Old House as they remodel a 100-year-old home in Jamestown, RI to create all the energy it needs to run. Listen and learn as these craftsmen redefine energy efficiency for a new generation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Money Pit hits the road for a visit with the team at This Old House as they transform a 100-year old summer home into a year-round, net-zero energy efficient masterpiece. Master Carpenter Norm Abram joins Tom to talk about 40 season on the air and the lucky job that gave him his start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fall is one of the most popular times of the year for home décor. Tom & Leslie highlight new design trends like using flooring on walls and more, plus answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did all that summer rain find its way to places it shouldn’t be, like your basement? Tom & Leslie have easy solutions to dry up damp spaces - plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a home center aisle to trying to pick the perfect paint color from a tiny swatch? Tom & Leslie have tips to make the process easier, plus answers to your questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If homework time in your house a constant battle of wills – Tom & Leslie have easy design tips to add focus and fun, plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chilly drafts makes us reach for the thermostat more than we should and waste a ton of energy in the process. Tom & Leslie have tips on how to track down and seal off every draft in the house – plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you need a floor that can take toy drops, high-chairs sliding back and forth and spills from every sticky substance imaginable? Tom & Leslie highlight floors that can stand up to that and more, plus answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September marks National Readiness Month. Tom & Leslie help make sure your home is ready for whatever Mother Nature has in mind with and easy to follow 3-step check list, plus answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gutters do much more than keep water off your head going in and out of your house – they can prevent major structural problems and even wood destroying insects like ants and termites! Tom & Leslie walk you through the best options, plus answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Squeaking floors are one of life’s little annoyances, but do they signal a structural problem? Tom & Leslie have the answer plus step-by-squeaky-step tips to make them go away for good, and along with answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laundry rooms are a heartbeat of the home, but remodeling requires careful planning to make sure plumbing, electrical work and carpentry don’t blow the budget. Tom & Leslie have tips, plus answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether you’re creating a kids room for a new arrival or updating a space for kids who insist they’re not little anymore, Tom & Leslie have tips to help you get the most from this mini-makeover. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are some of the most important safety products to have in any home. Now, however, they can also become part of your entertainment system because we talk about the first smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm with a superior home speaker and built-in Amazon Alexa. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Few surfaces take ore wear and tear in a home than the floors. Tom & Leslie have tips on engineered hardwood flooring that is super durable, but much less expensive that solid hardwood, plus answers to your home questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you look at your home, does the garage door rank as the most boring surface you see? Tom & Leslie have tips on how to pick the perfect garage door for style, color and durability. Plus, answers to your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer’s coming to an end, but your fresh supply of veggies doesn’t have to! Tom & Leslie have tips to turn your summer vegetable garden into a fall vegetable garden. Plus, answers to your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adding on a new kitchen, bathroom or other room is a great way to expand. But getting it done right takes careful planning. Tom & Leslie tell you how, plus answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether it’s college grads moving back or parents moving in, multigenerational households make up 20% of housing in the nation. Tom & Leslie have tips to make your home work for all, plus answers to your how-to questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More and more homebuyers are looking at green features when choosing new homes, we have tips on what to look for before your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As summers rounds to a close, gas grill go on sale. Tom & Leslie tell you which features are worth paying for and which are just fluff. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking to turn your garage or yard in to a profitable store front for the weekend? Whether you need to clear clutter or maybe make a few bucks, Tom & Leslie have tips to help your garage sale go smoothly, plus, your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With summer vacation season in full swing, are you leaving your home susceptible to break-ins each time you leave? Tom & Leslie tips on surprisingly simple ways to keep burglars away – plus your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether you have a pool in your backyard, or kids visiting a home that does, it takes more than constant supervision to keep them safe! Tom & Leslie share important tips on setting up “layers of protection” around pools, plus take your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to saving water, most are willing to “go green” with low-flow faucets and fixtures – EXCEPT when they don’t work! Tom & Leslie share tips on those that do, plus answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planning to put your home on the market soon? We’ll share the key improvements that need to get done before the for sale sign goes up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll have tips on how to find and fix the leaks before they cause more damage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There aren’t many downsides to summer – but the occasional severe storm may be one! Tom and Leslie have step by step tips you need to make sure passing storms haven’t left you with home repair havoc in their wake. Plus tips on lowering cooling costs and fun DIY projects made of concrete Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing better than sitting out on the porch…until the mosquitoes arrive! Tom & Leslie have tips on the best screens to keep pesky pests away. Plus get solutions for plumbing problems and find out how to keep ivy away from your house. All that plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tired of being bugged by backyard mosquitoes? Tom & Leslie have 5 ways to keep YOU off the mosquito menu. Plus, get tips on projects that boost home value and learn the easy way to build an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and more – along with answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Painting is the most basic of DIY projects, but it’s also one that can go wrong quickly if you make some very simple mistakes. Tom and Leslie share 3 things you must do to make sure every paint project comes our perfect. Plus get tips on keeping backyard space safe for pets, learn how to prepare your home for a storm and get answers your home improvement questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Summer in full swing, your electricity bill can provide a bigger shock than the juice itself! Tom & Leslie have tips on utility programs that can save money, plus answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s a lot more to now before renting a house or apartment than whether you like the neighborhood! As the saying goes, the devil is in the details and Tom & Leslie help sort the important ones out, plus answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the hot days ahead have you planning to buy a new room air conditioner? Tom & Leslie share a surprisingly common mistake that can leave your home feeling damp and musty – instead of cool and comfortable – plus, answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer storms may be great for your lawn and garden, but they also do a lot to help mold, mildew, moss and algae grow. Tom & Leslie have tips on the easiest ways to stop mold, mildew and more from growing on decks, siding and sidewalks, plus answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s an old saying that good fences make great neighbors – that is if you can get the fence built! Tom & Leslie have tips to make that project a lot easier, plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drywall repairs like fixing wall cracks, nail pops and seams that split open can be a constant hassle for homeowners. Tom & Leslie tell you how to do them do them right, so you won’t be doing them again and again. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ready to spruce up your backyard with a fire pit, grill surround or outdoor kitchen? These are projects you CAN build yourself. Tom & Leslie have tips to get you started, Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you a pet-lover and considering a new decor or remodeling project? Tom & Leslie have tips on how to choose the improvements that work well for both you, AND your pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the time of year that wood decks, trim or fencing a take a beating from the intense sun. Tom & Leslie have tips on how to stain and finish wood to make it stand up to the heat ahead, plus answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adding a backyard deck is one sure-fire way to increase your home's living space. But if you’re not careful, it’s easy to make costly mistakes. Tom & Leslie tell you what you need to know, answer to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Skylights are a way to enjoy more of the sun all year long but some leak more than others. We’ll tell which one leaks the most and share a tip the easiest way to add a skylight to your home in just 2-hours or less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adding a backyard deck is one sure-fire way to increase your home's living space, but is building a deck a DIY project or one you should hire out? Tom & Leslie share tips on the pros and cons, plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wet damp weather and humid conditions make now a perfect time for mold to spread. Tom & Leslie have tips to stop mold cold, plus answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom and Leslie head to Las Vegas to learn about the latests in outdoor living products from the 2018 National Hardware Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live broadcast from the 2018 National Hardware Show featuring the latest home improvement trends for Spring. Get tips on the latest in lighting, organic weed control, plus cool new products for outdoor living. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices