The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Don't get so caught up showing off your home improvements that you forget to show the receipts to Uncle Sam! Discover how renovations and upgrades can help your bottom line this fiscal year. Let HGTV design star Genevieve Gorder show you how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bed bugs like to hitch rides back home with travelers – so make sure you’re not one of them. Contribute to the American economies by knowing how and where to find American-made tools. Use our safety checklist to make sure your gas fireplace is safe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avoid frigid showers once and for all. Don’t let forgetfulness add to the stress – and cost - of a home invasion. Find out which Christmas tree is perfect for you and your space. Plus, get answers to your home improvement questions about, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avoid damage and injury with our ladder safety tips. Discover an innovative way of condensing – and eliminating – unsightly chargers and adaptors throughout your home. Protect your driveway’s surface from weather-induced damage. Plus get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keep spending down even as holiday lights and decorations burn bright. Reduce next spring’s yard work by keeping grass and greenery alive through winter. Take steps toward preventing common holiday household accidents. Plus get answers to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Give the perfect gifts to everyone on your list. Make the one big change that will boost your home’s look – and value. Get help streamlining December busyness. Plus answers to your home improvement questions about, preparing to sell house, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover easy, inexpensive tricks for throwing a holiday party they’ll never forget. Learn how to add safety and accessibility to senior citizens’ homes. Find out how to check in on – and control – your garage door from any location – and from Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the surprising fate of all those plastics you dragged to the curb, discover the next wave in home buying, and find out your options for adding wainscoating to your space. Plus, get answers to your home improvement questions about, cleaning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to cut down on water use – and your monthly bill – by using plastic products. Get rules of thumb for replacing kitchen cabinets before you spend that first dime. Bring comfort and convenience to your next tailgate party. Plus, get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bring your TV picture into focus by getting unsightly wires out of view. Find out what you should know about flame-retardant chemicals, which are in most consumer products and could be linked to deadly diseases. Learn about a level that’ll bring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover out the must-haves of the fastest-growing group of homebuyers: Young people. Learn how to eliminate drainage system odors without calling a plumber. Get easy ways to eliminating household waste. Plus, get answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to pick the perfect paintbrush for any type of paint. Find out how custom window treatments will give you the look, feel and energy savings that off-the-rack drapes can’t. Are you doing enough to recycle household waste? Learn exactly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get a sneak peak at the hottest flooring trends for 2015, including colors and wood species that will make their way into flooring showrooms next year. Make sure your fireplace and chimney are safe before using them this winter. Learn how trees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to keep cold gusts and drafts outside where they belong. Get step-by-step advice for creating an indoor container garden. Learn why your stove's vent hood is the key to maintaining healthy indoor air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out which upgrades and improvements bring bang for your buck when you sell. Learn options for raising your home to avoid flood damage – and sky-high insurance premiums. Find out how to go even greener in your yard and garden. Plus, get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to prevent fires during peak season by using your appliances safely. Daylight savings time ends, leaving us with less light. Find out how you can light the exterior of your home for safety and security with low-voltage lighting. The Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hoping to dodge the flu this winter? Cut down on germs - and worries - with the addition of a hands-free faucet in your kitchen or bathroom. Discover why awnings are making a mean, green comeback. Learn how to get rid of squeaks, creaks, and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are energy bills sucking your wallet dry? Learn how to avoid drains that come from vampire electronics, which keep using electricity when you’re not using them. Get advice on last minute Halloween dos and don’ts to keep trick-or-treaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pick up tips for keeping trick-or-treaters safe on your property. Learn how to keep mold from forming in boats, RVs, and second homes during winter months. Discover a little-known way to pinpoint where and how your home is losing efficiency. Plus, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Optimized storage boosts your productivity and your home’s value – so learn how to maximize your home’s nooks and crannies. And stop making work calls from closets by installing an easy solution for household noise. Plus get answers to your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Money Pit is on location at the site of the home being renovated for the 35th season of This Old House. Learn how hiring an architect can benefit your home remodel and renovation. How to bring an older home up to current standards with the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom and Leslie join the entire cast and crew of This Old House as they wrap their 35th season on the air. Learn about the current project in Boston. Find out how to use salvaged and reclaimed items in your home renovation, including what is Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn open house do’s and don’ts that get offers rolling in. Discover how to keep your finances safe from weather-related damage. Get bathroom lighting tips that will flip the switch on a whole new look. Plus, get answers to your home improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fall chores include gutter cleaning. But if that’s a job you don’t want to do, you can learn how to avoid it with a gutter protection system that will keep leaves and debris from clogging your gutters. If your garage door is plain, white and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get the ins and outs of protecting your home from power outages with the help of a standby home generator. Save money by learning which plumbing problems don’t require the help of a pro. Learn how to get rid of reoccurring mold without the use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re dreaming of a gleaming new kitchen with granite, but can’t quite handle the price tag, learn about new options in laminates that mimic the look of granite without the price. Discover a stone wool insulation product that can protect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a storm damages your home, you may want to prevent further problems by locating and turning off your home’s utility sources – like water, electric and gas. Learn how and when to do this safely. Is one cracked or broken tile is messing up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fall is the perfect time of year to take on so many home improvement projects while the weather is not too hot or too cold. Learn which projects you can do to make sure your home is ready for winter. Find out about a product that can eliminate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Severe storms can happen at anytime and any where. Keep an emergency kit ready at all times, in your car, at home and at work to be ready for any scenario. Turn a boring, flat, white ceiling into an area of interest and detail with ceiling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve fired up the grill for the last time, you may be ready to say goodbye for a while. Before you store your grill away for the winter, make sure you are ready to use it again come spring. Learn how to clean and prep it for storage. If Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Severe weather can strike at any moment, no matter where you are. Are you ready with emergency supplies at home, at work, even in your car? Learn what to keep in your kit at all three locations. Toilet technology has jumped light years. Why Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Details to Complete After a Home Sale Transaction and more. Back to school time means homework. If your kids are already disorganized and disheveled with their work habits, find out how a homework zone can help. Rodents tend to seek shelter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the end of summer as we know it. But it doesn’t have to mean the end of outdoor fun. Get advice on three ways you can extend the use of your outdoor space. If you love being out in your yard, but can’t seem to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on sump pump maintenance so it's ready for wet fall weather and severe storms. Find out which projects are perfect for fall weather and winter prep. Learn about products that will make your yard look like it was professionally hardscaped. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about, preparing your house for selling, laying tile flooring, painting trim, installing a showerhead, squeaky flooring, mold removal, refinishing kitchen cabinets, staircase painting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to incorporate the latest bathroom trends when designing your own bath makeover. One of those trends is a vessel style sink. You can create your own version without breaking the budget. Learn how to make a vessel style sink and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to use fast setting concrete with confidence so you can do a multitude of home improvement projects like setting a fence post. Your house releases more greenhouse gases than your car does. Learn what you can do to reduce your carbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you are both buying AND selling a home, which transaction should be completed first? Find out how to make your buying and selling experience go smoothly. Learn why weather resistant building materials are helping those who are rebuilding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just a few weeks left of summer. But there is plenty of time to take on any of the top five smart summer outdoor projects. These are very doable DIY ideas that will step up your backyard for the season. It’s almost time to close up the pool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are neighbor’s prying eyes watching your every move? Learn how to create a living privacy screen with the help of This Old House landscaping contractor Roger Cook. Find out what tools should accompany your college bound kid to make dorm room repairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips and advice to help keep you safe from ticks during the dog days of summer. Summer is also when break-ins increase. Learn simple and no-cost security tricks to help keep your house out of the cross hairs. Learn why a chainsaw is an Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to care for natural stone counters, including how often to clean and what to use. Get advice on getting rid of summer pests like ants and roaches and keeping them away. Tips on a new product that will help you create the look of an old Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to choose the right wall color for your kitchen, including tips on which colors work best with dark and light cabinets. Find out about so-called last chance paint coatings to bring new life to a weather beaten deck. Get advice on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your driveway is a crumbling, cracking mess, you might think replacing it is the only option. But you can use a concrete resurfacer instead. Tom and Leslie have tips on how to use this product. Learn how to create your own decorative driveway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are dreaming of an outdoor kitchen, but don’t like the idea of a hefty price tag, don’t worry. Tom and Leslie have inexpensive ideas to bring a summer kitchen to your backyard. Don’t be scared off by projects that seem difficult. Get tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn options for building a kitchen island to get more work space and storage in your kitchen. Find out about a new trend in kitchen cabinets making its way to the US from Europe and Asia. A sleek, modern look in a dark finish for your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to add wainscoting to any room to make it more elegant. Find out why not all real estate web sites are created equal and get online house hunting tips to help find the house of your dreams. Get advice on flooring options for basement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ideas on cooling your house naturally to help cut down on air conditioning costs. Get advice on handy and simple tool organization to help keep all of your supplies at your fingertips. When buying a house, what’s more important the neighborhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to water your lawn efficiently to grow lush, green grass without wasting water. Find out how to keep kids safe from the number one danger for young children: drowning. Get tips on pool alarms, gates and fences. Learn how to create Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the saying goes, it not the heat, it’s the humidity! Get tips to reduce moisture inside your home and prevent swollen or stuck windows and doors. Find out the easy way to install skylights to add light and ventilation into your home. Learn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host of the HGTV hit “Property Brothers” Jonathan Scott joins The Money Pit with tips on turning trash to treasure and transforming outdoor spaces on a budget. Learn how to incorporate universal design into your home to make it more accessible to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices