The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast
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How to Update Your Garage Opener, Bringing a Laundry Room Upstairs, Septic Problems Solved and more
Learn which garage door opener works best with your garage door and why you should upgrade your current opener. Bring your basement laundry room upstairs for more convenient washing chores. Find out the best way to maintain your septic system. Plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tips on Buying a House, How to Board-Up Windows in an Emergency, Turn Your Backyard into a Theater, and more.
This might be the right time to buy a home. Get smart tips on how to buy a house. Learn how to be prepared for the worst with an emergency window board-up. You can turn your own backyard into a theater. It’s not as hard as you might think.Plus get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tips on Cooling Your Home without the Air Conditioner, Ways to Make Bathtub Cleaning Easier, Decorating a Dorm Room, and more
Learn ways you can cool your home besides just using an air conditioner. Learn how you can cut your bathtub cleaning time in half. Get tips on how to decorate a dorm room, plus get answers to your home improvement questions such as – fixing leaky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How To Maintain Your Lawn in the Heat of Summer, How to Save Water and Money When Washing Your Car, Learn the Best Kitchen Counters for Your Needs, and More.
Find out why cutting back on mowing and watering may save your lawn in summer. Washing your car at a car wash instead of home may be more eco-friendly. Learn about the options available in kitchen counter surfaces. Plus get answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pool Safety, Quick Bathroom Renovation, Private Insurance Adjuster Benefits and More
How to keep kids safe in your backyard pool, get advice on quick and easy bathroom renovation that can leave you with a finished product in just one day. Find out how your own insurance adjuster can negotiate a better settlement on your homeowners’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Get Properly Fitting Screens, Learn How to Replace a Broken Window, Replace Your Rarely-Used Bathtub With a Shower, and more.
Learn how you can get screens that fit properly to keep bugs out. Learn how to replace a broken window yourself. How to update a bathroom by replacing a bathtub with a shower. Plus get answers to your home improvement question such as – insulating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Update Your Home Phone Service, Get Help with Your Electric Bill from Your Power Company, How to Control Humidity in Your Home, and more
Learn how to add high-tech features to your home phone, wile making nationwide calls for free. Your electric company may be able to help you lower the cost to cool your home. Learn about a device that can lower humidity in your home. Plus get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Value-Adding Changes to Make to Your Home, How to Remove a Boulder, Cut Down on Sun Rays in Your Home Without Sacrificing Your Views, and more
Learn which changes you can make to your home to add value. Learn how to remove a large rock that could be in the way of your building or planting project. You can cut down on damaging, hot sunrays without completely blocking the view your windows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transform Your Bathroom Without Ripping Out Plumbing, How To Dispose of Waste After a Remodel, How to Build a Block Wall, and more
Learn how you can save time and money on a bathroom remodel. Find out a solution to the problems of waste after a remodeling project. Learn how a well-positioned and sturdy wall can dramatically improve your yard. Plus get answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Choose Water-Proof Basement Flooring, Mini-Duct Air Conditioners Can Cut Down Cooling Costs, Transform Your Porch into a Screened-in Area to Avoid Bugs, and more.
Learn which materials are best for basement flooring. Get tips on installing mini-duct air conditioners. Learn an easy way to enjoy back yard time without the hassle of bugs. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions such as, composite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An Easy Way to Install Wainscoting, Natural Ways to Banish Bugs, How to Inspect Your Home After a Storm, and more.
Learn how you can easily transform a room using wainscoting. How to get rid of bugs and pests by making small, natural changes. Inspecting your home for damage after a storm. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions such as, venting roofs, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Yard, The Right Way to Fertilize a Lawn, How to Install a Basketball Hoop, and more.
Learn how to keep mosquitoes from breeding in your yard. Learn the best way to fertilize a lawn to keep it green. Installing a basketball hoop is easier than you might think. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions such as – ant & beetle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Screens to Keep Mosquitoes Out Without Ruining the Look of Your Windows, How to Grow a Vertical Garden, Learn Which Skylight Is Right for You, and more
Learn how the right screen can keep bugs out without sacrificing your view. Learn how to grow a garden on a wall to save energy and cut food costs. Learn how to pick a skylight that fits your home’s needs. Plus get answers to your home improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Learn About Concrete Stamping, Mold Prevention Made Easy, Flag-Flying Etiquette, and more
Learn about a process called stamping that turns durable concrete into a work of art. How to prevent dangerous mold from growing in your home. Learn how to fly the flag to show respect for Old Glory on this Fourth of July. Plus get answers to your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tips on Caring for Your Wooden Deck, Fireworks Safety, Cellular Shades, and More
Learn how you can make caring for your deck easier. Get tips on using Independence Day fireworks safely. Get advice on using remote controlled cellular shades to cut down on harsh sunlight that can fade furniture and floors. . Plus get answers to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Supplies to Have Handy for Hurricane Season, Deck Safety, Adding Sunlight Inside Without Adding Heat, and more.
Learn what you should keep handy during hurricane season, even if you don’t live on the coast. How to keep your family safe while enjoying time on the deck. Learn how adding sidelites to your front door can add light without driving up cooling costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How To Get Home Phone Service for Free, Energy Efficient Front Doors, How To Repair a Concrete Driveway, and more.
Learn about a new service that lets you beat rising phone prices. Front doors should be attractive, but also energy efficient. Learn which door ranks number one for efficiency. You can repair a concrete driveway yourself without spending a fortune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Create a Butterfly Garden in Your Yard, Painting Made Easier and Faster, Redo Your Shower Without Retiling, and More
Learn how to attract some of nature’s most beautiful creatures, butterflies, to your yard. Learn about a product that can make painting easier and faster. Find out how to give your shower a brand new look without the time and expense of retiling. Plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Save Water and Money With Drought Resistant Grass, How to Tell if You Need a New Air Conditioner, Practical Tips on Lowering Your Cooling Costs, and More
Learn about new kinds of grasses being developed to save water and money. Find out clues your air conditioner may be giving you that it’s time to be replaced. Learn how to lower your cooling costs with simple actions around your home. Plus get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Keep Damaging Sun Rays Out of Your Home, Storm Windows Can Protect Your Home from the Elements, Add Beauty and Style to Your Garage Door, and more.
Learn how you can block damaging sun rays simply by pushing a button. Installing storm windows makes sense and is easier than you might think. Learn how you can dress up your garage door with little maintenance. Plus get answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Safety Tips for the Kitchen, How To Prep a Gas Grill, Use Interior Doors to Add Style to Your Home, and more
Learn ways you can keep from getting burned in the kitchen. Before you use your gas grill for the season you need to prep it - find out how. Adding beautifully crafted interior doors is cheaper than you might expect. Plus get answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hurricane Season Preparations, Fix Your Walkway Pavers Yourself, How to Plant a Shrub the Right Way.
Learn steps you can take now to prepare for a hurricane. How to fix your pavers yourself to add beauty and value to your home. Learn how to plant a shrub in your yard. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions such as, asbestos tile removal, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Set a Fence Post Without Mixing Cement, Kids Learn DIY Skills at an Early Age, How to Get Rid of Remodeling Waste Without a Dumpster, and more
Learn how you can set a fence post in the ground without having to mix up messy cement. Find out about a website that’s getting kids involved with DIY projects as soon as they can hold a paintbrush. Learn one way to avoid renting a giant dumpster for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tips on Staining Your Deck and Wood Trim, How to Hang Pendant Lights Yourself, Get Your Air Conditioner Ready for Summer, and more
Learn how to apply stain to your exterior wood to keep it beautiful, strong and safe. You can hang pendant lights yourself to add drama and light. Learn what to do now to keep your air conditioner running smoothly all summer. Plus get answers to your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Add Craftsman-Style Touches to Your Home, How to Remove Oil Stains from Concrete, Tips on Installing Replacement Windows, and more
Learn how you can add detail to your home from the famed Craftsman era of architecture. Get tips on the best way to remove oil stains from your driveway. Learn how to install replacement windows yourself and save a bundle. Plus, get answers to your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from the 2012 National Hardware Show: New Innovative Home Improvement Products, How to Get Phone Service for Free, Simple Storage Solutions and More
Learn the latest trends in the home improvement industry as The Money Pit broadcasts from the 2012 National Hardware Show. Find out about trends such as getting your home phone service for free and making the most of your outdoor space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from the National Hardware Show, Part 2; Latest Trends in Home Improvement, How to Kill Weeds While You Sleep, How to Stop Mold Without Toxins, and More
Find out the products that are making a splash at the 2012 National Hardware Show. Learn how you can continuously kill weeds without continuous poisons. Find out how you can stop mold and mildew stains in a non-toxic way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Have a Maintenance-Free Deck, Learn to Kill Weeds Effectively and Permanently, How to Have a Glass Door Without Giving Up Privacy, and more
Learn one way you can enjoy a deck without all the maintenance. Find out how to kill weeds and keep them from coming back. Therma Tru has come up with a way to have the beauty of a glass door, without sacrificing privacy. Plus get answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Home Makeover Ideas for Mother's Day, How to Make Sure Your Lights Are Off When the Room Is Empty, Learn Ways to Find and Save Money for Home Improvements, and more
Learn things you can do around the house to make your Mom happy for Mother’s Day. Find out about a product that senses when a room is empty and turns off the lights. Find out ways to find and save money for home improvements. Plus get answers to your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A New Tool Makes DIY Demolition Easier, How to Fix Nicks in Wood Trim, Learn Ways to Keep Mold Out of Your House, and more
Demolishing a wall can be easy and even fun with a new innovation from Stanley. Fixing nicks and gauges in wood trim is an easy DIY project. Learn how to keep dangerous mold out of your house. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions such Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Windows and Doors That Can Customize Your Home , How To Fix Holes In Your Lawn, Keeping Track of Your Home Maintenance
Plus get answers to your home improvement questions such as, repairing sprinkler heads, painting a banister railing, refinishing hardwood flooring, spray in insulation, eliminating termites, Building a home from scratch, vacation home maintenance, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Earth Day 2012: Live from Times Square!
The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show celebrates sustainability and the addition of our 300th radio station with a broadcast live from Times Square focusing on easy ways to go green in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Earth Day 2012: Going Green from the Crossroads of the World
The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show celebrates sustainability and the addition of our 300th radio station with a broadcast live from Times Square focusing on easy ways to go green in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Add Curb Appeal by Adding Trim, Fix a Broken Chair Quickly and Inexpensively, How to Use a Ladder Safely, and more
Learn how you can add curb appeal and value to your home without attracting pests. You can fix a broken wooden chair without replacing, or costing you an arm and a leg. Learn the proper way to use a ladder and prevent dangerous falls. Plus get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Learn an Easy Way to Replace Windows, The Correct Way to Plant a Tree, Learn if Solar Panels Are Right For You, and more
Installing replacement windows can be a quick and easy project. Learn the right way to plant a tree and add beauty to your yard. Hear the latest information on solar panels and determine if they’re right for you. Plus get answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lighting To Change the Look of Your Room, Moss Elimination, Lawn Fertilizing
Get answers to your home improvement questions about radon testing, replacing air conditioning, cleaning siding, furnace repair, replacing a roof, repairing a garage floor, installing wood flooring, avoiding leaks, heating a garage, and cleaning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fiberglass Doors, Woman Caves, Modular Green Housing
Get answers to your home improvement questions about removing carpeting, septic systems, installing shingles, concrete porch repairs, energy efficient windows, removing unwanted trees, electrical problems, and vibrating pipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Fight Humidity That Can Ruin Flooring, Repair Your Deck Cheaply and Easily, Modular Homes as a Green and Stylish Solution, and More
Learn how to lower humidity underneath your home and save your wooden flooring. You can fix holes and cracks in your deck with wood filler so you don’t’ have to replace planks or spend a lot of money. Modular homes have become an inexpensive way to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Learn Which Appliance Features Are Right for Your Lifestyle, FEMA Explains How to Stay Safe in a Disaster, The Benefits of a Tankless Water Heater, and More
Learn about picking appliances that save time and money. The Director of FEMA’s Ready campaign gives valuable advice on staying safe during a natural or manmade disaster. Learn why a tankless water heater may be an affordable solution to lowering your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Pick the Right Paint Color for Your Home, Kitchen Countertops That Let You Go Green, Fighting Pet Hair Robotically, and more
Learn ways to pick the right shade of paint for your home. How to go green while giving your kitchen a new look. Find out about the latest robotic vacuums for cleaning pet hair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Select the Right Electric Generator, How to Inspect the Health of Your Roof, Learn About Faucets That Can Save Money and Water, and More
Buying an electric generator now can save you money and avoid danger. Learn how to tell if your roof survived winter. Changing a faucet can add up to big savings of water and money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Add Drama and Security With Exterior Lighting, How to Keep Your Lawnmower Running Through Summer, How to Build a Good Fence, and More
Learn what to consider when putting up outdoor lighting. Get tips on maintaining your lawnmower. Learn how to plan for a new fence. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about, vinyl siding, eliminating carpenter ants, foundation repair, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where to Look For Dangerous Germs in Your Home, Learn About the Growing Trend of Living Roofs, How to Hire a Contractor, and More
Learn the places where dangerous germs and dirt might be growing in your home without you knowing. Living roofs are turning into a popular green option for your roofing needs. Learn how to hire a contractor that won’t leave you high and dry. Plus get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies, How to Tell if Foundation Cracks Are Cosmetic or Structural, How to Sell Your Home in a Buyer's Market, and more
Learn how to clean your house using common kitchen goods. How to tell if foundation cracks are cosmetic or something to worry about. Get tips on selling your home when the real estate market is slow. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Go Green for Saint Patrick's Day, Learn About the Latest in Thermostats from the Inventor of Nest, How to Reduce Humidity and Mold Growth, and More
Learn ways to incorporate green living into your home for Saint Patrick’s Day. The inventor of the state-of-the-art thermostat, Nest, talks about energy savings. How to reduce humidity in your home and in turn reduce mold, mildew and bacteria. Plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Old House TV heads to Rhode Island
Restoring a forlorn beach house with oceanfront views.This project will involve a lot more than just aesthetics. While the first floor of the house sits just above the flood zone, it's in the "Zone II" wind zone, which means that it faces particular Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Renovation Of A Small House In Need Of A Big Makeover
With its generous views of Narragansett Bay, the location was lovely. The 1,600-square-foot house was anything but. Built as a tiny, seasonal Cape Cod, it had fallen victim to a hodgepodge of poorly planned additions and remodels, most recently in the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cut the Cost of Your Hot Water Bill For Free, The Best Kitchen Lightning Options, Select the Best Home Fueling For Your Needs and More
Learn ways to cut down your hot water costs without getting a new water heater. Learn how kitchen lighting makes a big difference and which lights are right for you. How to pick the best home fueling options for your needs. Plus get answers to your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Pick the Right Quality Paint for Your Home, Composting Inside, The Dangers of Winter Sun Through Your Windows and More
Cheaper isn’t always better when it comes to picking the right paint. Learn how you can compost inside in the colder months. Winter sun through your windows can damage your skin and furnishings. Learn how to protect your home against harmful sun rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Use Leap Year to Leap into Home Improvement, How to Fix Cracks in Your Plaster, Prep Your Home for a Party and More
Learn how to leap into the DIY world with easy-to-do projects like changing out light bulbs for energy efficient ones, how to stop a toilet leak and more. Learn how to fix cracks in your plaster with advice from This Old House general contractor Tom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices