The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Sick of shoveling after every storm? Get tips for choosing the best snow blower for your home and property. Learn which smart home upgrades can go a long way toward keeping you safe. And winter’s when most house fires occur, so put these easy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Worried your holiday lights will flicker out after you spent so much time hanging them? Get tips for keeping your lights - and mood - merry and bright! Learn which floors keep man’s best friend from becoming your house - and wallet’s - worst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You might not be the only one counting down to holiday parties and vacations. Get unique, reliable tips for keeping burglars away. Are you dreaming of a crackling fire – but don’t have a chimney? Learn the benefits of direct vent gas fireplaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicole Curtis discusses the challenges and joys of renovating homes on HGTV’s hit series Rehab Addict. Learn how life gets safer, easier, and cheaper by switching to LED lighting. And speaking of savings, smart homes aren’t just cool – they’re great Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interested in going high-tech at home? Learn how to get in on smart home technology to save time, money and up the convenience factor. And can your basement provide the extra space you desperately need? Learn which questions to ask before tackling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on what to pack for your next tailgating adventure to keep you warm and comfortable. And nothing kills holiday spirits like costly home damage. Learn how to avoid common, expensive decorating pitfalls. And your chimney has a big job this Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are helping the cast and crew of This Old House wrap up a very successful season, which is in fact season THIRTY SIX! TOH is THE original home improvement show and we are so pleased to be back in Boston with our friends to help them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are in Belmont, Massachusetts – where a couple is getting not only their dream house, but it’s being renovated by the DREAM TEAM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you do when guests are gathered and hungry and your home’s power blows? Don’t panic – know what to do! Preempt common holiday headaches now with four helpful hacks. And could you use a little extra space? Learn how to heat your garage for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does your microwave look like a crime scene of splatter and buildup? Learn how to clean and sanitize it in one easy move. Seeing the words “smart home” a lot lately, but aren’t sure exactly how to give your house the brain power you’re hearing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you having a hard time getting to the bottom of ceiling leaks? Find out whether your siding is what’s letting water in – and what to do about it. Discover the product that gets your car’s tires free of grease, oil, and other debris – and fast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does your December electric bill have you feeling bah humbug? Learn how to keep utility costs down while still keeping holiday spirits high. Adding a hot tub or spa is a great way to get more use of outdoor space. Find out which questions to ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Home automation. And those leaves aren’t going to rake themselves up, but tackling the time-honored autumn chore shouldn’t drag you down, either! Get tips, tricks, techniques and tools that make raking easier. And there’s a good chance your oven is Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garages keep you from stepping out into the frigid air, but they let a lot of it into your home, too. Discover how to stop wasting heat and hard-earned dollars by making small changes to yours. Energy Star-certified homes are popping up left and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to make the switch to LED bulbs and save money on electric bills. Are your heating bills sending a chill down your spine? Get tips for adding efficiency and warmth to your house this winter. And they’re creepy, kooky, and smelly, too – Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leather seats cracked and faded? Get advice on how to care for leather furnishings. We’ve all heard tales of contractors blowing deadlines, doing a lousy job, or worse. Keep it from happening to you! Get contractor hiring tips for weeding out the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fire Prevention Month’s about more than just replacing smoke detector batteries. Discover – and fix – some of the most overlooked causes of devastating home fires. The window’s closing for planting next spring’s garden bulbs. Find out what to do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to properly care for your kitchen’s disposer – just in time for holiday use. Find out about the top trends in hardwood flooring including using the color gray on floors. Get in on LED lighting options to help save money and energy and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protect your gutters from fallen leaves – and your home from leaks and flooding – with a gutter guard that fits your house and budget. Learn which patio heater works best for keeping your outdoor space warm and usable all year long. And wash your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fall’s the ideal time to prepare for colder temperatures. Learn which projects, if done now, can prevent HVAC and water heater problems later this season. And houses’ IQs are on the rise! Discover the new smart home technology that makes your life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stanley – a company that has been leading the industry with great tools and products for over 100 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special edition of TMPHIRS coming to you from Stanley Tools headquarters in New Britain, Connecticut. It’s where you find an incredible American success story – with a company that can trace its roots back well over a hundred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your dishwasher can’t clean dishes if it's dirty and grimy inside. Learn what to do to keep your dishwasher clean and disinfected. Small bathrooms don’t have to cramp your style. Discover small bath space savers that will make the most of that Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to add insulation to help cut down on heating and cooling costs. Got an empty nest? Don’t let unused rooms go to waste. Find out how to use that space in the best ways possible. Plus get advice on fall chores to do now to avoid winter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Need a helping hand on the job – or just in your own garage or driveway? Discover the app that’s as good as having a foreman or expert there with you. Seniors are especially vulnerable when emergency strikes. Whether they live alone, deal with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’re not the only one trying to stay cozy as temperatures drop. Learn how to keep warmth-seeking mice, rats and rodents outdoors where they belong. Discover the ready-built products that turn effective weather-proofing into a weekend project. And Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is homework time a constant battle of wills? Learn how a few design changes can add up to productivity – and even fun. If a lush, green yard is out of reach, consider one of several ground covers alternatives that are easier to maintain - and add a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your mattress is a huge investment, and key to good health - so why can’t you test drive it like you’d test drive a car? Learn about the company that lets you do exactly that. Cut down bathroom wait times by bringing the bathtub to you. Bedroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raise your home’s IQ - without breaking the bank - with DIY tips for high-tech monitoring and controlling devices. Help your dishwasher do its job and you can help your health, too. Get the one-step solution for cutting through dishwasher germ and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can’t remember if you left the windows open, or where you left your keys? Get memory makeover tips from actress and amazing brain Marilu Henner. Learn how to avoid becoming an easy target for burglars by storing tools and supplies from your DIY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avoid a burglary during peak break-in season… by installing a DIY, 24/7 professionally monitored home security system, at a fraction of competitor prices. And not all stainless steel sinks are created equal. Learn the differences in shine, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concrete driveways and sidewalks – especially if they’re cracked and uneven – can drag down your home’s exterior. Discover a customizable stone paver that’ll add sophistication and market value. And they outgrow shoes and shirts fast, but it doesn’t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most break-ins happen during the day, and as easily as walking in an unlocked door. Get simple security advice to reduce the chances of your home being a target for thieves. Your fresh supply of veggies doesn’t have to end when summer does. Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you and your family being exposed to radon – an odorless, colorless, cancer-causing gas found in one of every fifteen American homes? Learn how to test for this natural gas that can emerge at any time – and how to vent it out of your house in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether you put off cleaning at any cost or only vacuum when company’s coming, you have a distinctive Cleaning Personality Type – learn what yours is and you can learn how to clean better. Do you need to keep kids and pets in and noise out – on a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to burglar proof your home by lighting up dark spots and trimming back bushes and shrubs to avoid hiding places. And don’t start packing up that outdoor furniture just yet: Take steps to make patios and outdoor space comfortable well into Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garbage disposals make life easier, but can stink up your kitchen – and home – in the process. Find out how to effectively clean yours to eliminate foul odors. Awnings are making a comeback, and for good reason. Find out how they can help utility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is your house lacking on the “cleanliness” front? Or maybe one room is pristine while the rest leave much to be desired – and scrubbed? Take the Cleaning Personality Quiz for cleaning tips and tricks customized for your personality type. Discover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stop leaving your home security to chance: There’s finally a home security system with no contract, and no tricky electrical work! Get the details on the affordable wireless system you’ll have up and running in 30 minutes or less. Learn the DIY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s a new material that repairs cracked plastic, but is also compatible with the home office accessory of the future: 3D printers. Prepare to see more of this plastic welding agent. Grill Masters and novices alike need to know the hidden hazards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your home’s security is a top priority, but your home improvement projects could be making you a target for crime. Find out which mistake homeowners make that lead to unwanted break-ins. And you can think of weeds as a nuisance, or as the key to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No more worrying when you’re minutes or miles away: There’s a new technology that lets you check your doors and window – and adjust blinds – from anyplace, anytime. Pick up affordable and easy tips for keeping deer from eating your garden’s greens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether they keep you awake or just keep you wondering, learn how to silence your house’s odd noises. Get the lowdown on common air conditioning problems before they strike your unit. And discover the amazing clean/reach/scrub/rinse wonder tool that Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on lawn care options that save water, learn about new siding that looks like real cedar shakes without any of the maintenance, discover which home design trends are on their way out, and what new looks are replacing them, find out how to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Older homes are big on charm, but usually come with a claustrophobic feel. Learn how to open yours up without a full remodel by adding a pass-through doorway between rooms. Discover the app that gets you on-site home improvement help without all the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stop all the wondering and worrying, and check on your windows and doors from any location with new smartphone technology! Hear from the inventor of the new dryer lint alarm that signals when your dryer’s at risk of combustion. And discover which Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These aren’t your grandfather’s shakes and shingles. Find out where to find engineered versions as believable as the real thing. Whether it’s put to a new use or the same old one, take your backyard shed from eyesore to eye-popping. And it’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not all countertops are created equal – so make sure yours is the right fit before buying. Discover a skylight that’s easier to install and far less likely to let water in. And learn which upgrades to avoid in your new construction or renovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your home’s siding keep everything inside safe and secure. Make sure the siding you choose is durable and maintained. Damage to drywall is a common homeowner problem. Learn how to do drywall repairs correctly the first time, so you’re not repeating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on the easiest and most cost effective way to maintain your appliances. A routine cleaning with the right products goes a long way in extending the life of common household appliances. Learn how to have a vacation home that travels with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices