The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

It’s a great time of year for deals on appliances. Should you purchase an extended warranty? Tom and Leslie help you decide. If your faucets are old, outdated or just don’t work, find out what options there are. And get tips and tricks for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tips for easy holiday undecorating so you are ready to deck the halls again net year. Learn why corrugated steel tubing used in new home construction for several years, needs a safety check to make sure it was installed properly. Find out how to get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tax time tips for home improvement related deductions or credits. Small changes can yield big savings. Hardwood floors are a popular choice. But they do need attention from time to time. Get steps to help simplify the refinishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The one downside to technology is that there is always the latest version of every gadget to upgrade! Learn where and how to get rid of those old electronics you are quickly out growing. Trees go dormant winter but that doesn’t mean they don’t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to cut down on household holiday waste by recycling much of that trash. Get tips on how to fix your kitchen’s in sink disposal so you don’t have to call in a plumber on an emergency service call. Find out what you need to know to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on how to make your address easily readable and identifiable from the street for emergency responders. Find out how to turn a seldom-used formal living room into a usable, every day space for the whole family. Get tips on how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean your stove’s vent hood for optimal performance. Find out how cleaning your shower head can increase your water pressure at little to no cost. Get info on switch plates that can be easily switched out to color coordinate with any Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forty percent of homes in the U.S. are considered unsafe. Find out if yours has the characteristics that makes it unsafe. Learn what to do to make your home safer. Discover the steps to install radiant heat to warm up your house efficiently. Get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holiday season is prime time for break-ins. Learn if a home security system is a good option for you. The tax year is coming to a close. Discover which energy home improvements qualify for a tax credit. When decorating your windows, make sure you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to have a holiday light display that will be the envy of your neighborhood and save money on your electric bill. Get tips on staying safe on a ladder while you deck the halls. Learn how to avoid heavy snow loads on your roof that could Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holiday entertaining is just getting started. Get tips to help you turn a ho-hum space into a home theater on a budget. Get expert advice from This Old House plumbing contractor Richard Trethewey on the best way to restore the flow once again. Learn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are waiting for Santa Claus to pay your home a visit, you might want to make sure the chimney is clean and safe. Learn how find a reputable chimney sweep company. Get advice to help keep your live tree fresh and green for the whole holiday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to keep your pets warm this winter and find out what will keep them safe from harsh winter weather during their daily walks. Discover the best way to diagnose a roof leak so you can repair it. Uncover the newest trends homebuyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winter time means an increase in house fires. Learn what steps to take to protect yourself and prevent a fire. One of the biggest causes of fires is the HUGE surge in popularity of candles. We’ll tell you how to enjoy a warm candlelight glow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You might think spring gardening is eons away, but what you do now can mean the difference between a ho-hum garden and one that thrives. Learn about new garage technology: an app that allows you to check on your door and close it remotely from Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly a year after Sandy struck the Jersey Shore, a fire ripped through businesses along a newly rebuilt section of the Seaside Heights boardwalk – just blocks from the site where that iconic image of the Jet Star roller coaster sitting in the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on how to prepare for any severe weather event, including how to assemble a storm kit to have at the ready at all times. Find out a great way to save time on the prep needed for any painting project, with a new product that allows you to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to use wall paper in small doses to add drama to living spaces of your home. Find out how to make sure your fridge is running at its optimum efficiency. Learn about the rebuilding process for two homeowners at the Jersey Shore. Plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the steps for shopping for a new mattress including how to tell the difference between firm, plush and pillow top. Find out how you can save on your electric bill with lighting options like dimmers and sensors. Discover where your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the victims of Hurricane Sandy, the letters A and V can be the difference between a spending hundreds of thousands of extra dollars to rebuild storm battered homes -- or not. A and V are the names of flood zones -- mapped out by the Federal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to create a basement living space that is warm and dry with the right insulation. Find out why a tankless water heater is a great way to save money and energy. Hear a story of survival from one Hurricane Sandy victim who thought he Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what steps to take to avoid emergency calls to the plumber during the busy holiday entertaining season. Get step-by-step tips on re-upholstering dining room chairs with new fabric. Get info on a product that will help you save on your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s October 29th, 2012 and Hurricane Sandy has her sights set squarely on the Jersey Shore. Carlos Santos thinks he can outwit the storm, a decision he later realized was both completely pointless and extremely dangerous. But he did get to file. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to seal drafts to save energy and money, especially in a rental unit where you can’t make permanent changes. How to find and seal uncommon sources for air leaks that waste energy. Learn why modular construction – prefabricated homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to identify and repair and trip or fall hazards outside your home before Halloween. Find out how plastic can help you go green at home with info on insulation. Get the steps to take to winterize your garden. How to make sure your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why energy efficient washing machines can cut energy costs, and how you can save money and energy even without a high efficiency washing machine. Find out why plastics help seal out cold air and what steps you can take now to help save on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the basics to attic insulation to help save money on energy bills. Get tips on what steps to take around the outside of your house to get it ready to stand up to severe weather. Learn how to avoid energy sucking appliances that cost money even Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Of all the television images that followed Hurricane Sandy’s attack on the Jersey Shore, it was the images of Mantoloking, NJ -- that of a town literally ripped in two -- which captured the absolute havoc caused the enormous storm surge. But while one Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about a new generation of attic insulation that is soft to the touch, eco-friendly and easy to install. Get info about a new app that will turn allow your garage door opener to be remotely controlled from anywhere in the world! Find out about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean your outdoor furniture before you store it away for the colder months. Find out the steps to take to winterize your home including insulating against drafts. Get great ideas for Halloween decorating. Plus get answers to your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All over the Jersey Shore, they’re raising the roof; and walls and floors of homes to make them compliant with new FEMA flood zone requirements. But lifting a house to a height as much as 13 feet in the air, takes a lot of planning, careful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about a type of blown-in attic insulation that you can do yourself in four hours and see immediate savings in your energy bills. Find out why raking leaves is a must do fall chore you cannot ignore. And listen to our special report on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to organize your garage with the change of season. Find out which pests are prevalent in the fall and how to keep them from infiltrating your home. Get step-by-step directions for easy painting prep so your project goes perfectly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The team from This Old House kicks off a new season focusing on three homes at the Jersey Shore that were completely devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Learn how these homeowners managed and navigated the rebuilding process. Also, find out how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how shore towns along the Jersey Shore are moving forward after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Get tips on quick and easy paint prep to save time and money. Plus find out about new insulation options that are easy to use and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to use construction adhesive during a kitchen remodel to hang your kitchen cabinets or secure your kitchen counters so they stay put. Get advice on finding a good contractor for any home remodeling or renovation project without Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the myths vs. the facts when it comes to insulation for your home. Learn why attic insulation is the single most important way you can cut energy costs. Find out how to use natural materials and fall colors to bring the season to your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to choose the perfect flooring option for your home, depending on whether you have pets, kids or high traffic areas. You can also learn about eco-friendly flooring options. Find out how to create high-impact curb appeal with paved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On October 29th, 2012, super storm Sandy barreled up the East Coast and SLAMMED directly into the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. One of the hardest hit areas was the Jersey Shore. This season on This Old House, the team is Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to and why you should change your refrigerator’s water filter. Find out why it’s so important to protect your ears and eyes when doing yard work. Learn how to give your heating system a good check up before cooler weather. Plus get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to take you empty nest and use all that extra space for YOU – like creating an office, workout room, spa or craft room. Learn how to get organized for homework time so it’s less stressful for you and the kids. Discover ways to learn the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how a patio heater can extend the use of your patio or deck well into fall. Get tips on adding outdoor lighting to use your outdoor spaces even as days get shorter. Find out what your microwave oven can do that is even more useful than Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to use mulch to protect your landscaping and keep plants and shrubs healthy and strong. Find out why a standby backup generator is not just for business and hospitals. Standby generators are more affordable than ever and can give you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what you should do to prepare for a hurricane during the most active part of hurricane season, late summer and early fall. Find out why air powered tools like nail and staple guns are not just for pros any more. And discover why giving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to stick to your budget when working on DIY projects. Find out about one common storage item that contributes to mold growth and why you should get rid of it today. Learn which appliances are at risk for starting fires at home and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to hire the right general contractor for your needs. You can put up molding yourself with a few easy tricks. Take care of your air conditioner so it will last these next few weeks of summer. Plus get answers to your home improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Add value and sophistication to your home by laying a brick walkway. Learn how to make your lawn survive the summer heat. You can turn your garage into a workstation with a few easy tips. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the best features to look for when shopping for a grill for your backyard. You can have a great landscape in a shady yard. Get tips on how to navigate one of the most nerve-wracking parts of selling a home: the home inspection. Plus get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about mold resistant drywall, laundry room options, and decking options. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about lighting, wall cracks, refinishing countertops, HWH installations, plumbing options, moisture barriers, and garage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lower your cooling costs as much as 20% with seven easy tips. Learn how to shop for a new HVAC unit. Get tips on how to fix up a dorm room cheaply. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about, hardwood floor refinishing, painting a wood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices