The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Downsizing your home is a new trend, replacing the idea of large showplace homes. Discover the best energy efficient home improvements to save money and add value to your home. Learn how to choose the right lumber for your outdoor projects like a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips to help sell your home that can help attract buyers, including ideas for adding curb appeal, as well as how to create a new front entry. Find why game rooms are gaining in popularity and learn how to design your own game room. Plus, get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about new laws for lead safe remodeling, and how to protect your family from lead poisoning if your home was built before 1978. Find out about the best interior paints as rated by the experts at Consumer Reports magazine. Discover how to build a no Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bad contractors are out there, but we can help you spot scam artists. Learn what signs to look for to make sure you aren’t taken when you take on home improvements. Discover green trends for your bath makeover. Find out all about installing a sump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Window replacement is a good investment that will put cash back in your pocket. Learn about the windows that will qualify for tax credits. Also find out exactly how to claim your tax credits for energy efficient home improvements, discover the secrets to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Going green can make you money. Learn how to trade in old cell phones for cash and save money by changing light bulbs. Discover the secret to professional looking landscaping by using edging. Find out about the 2010 kitchen design trends and how you can Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, get answers to your home improvement questions about, dripping faucets, insulating a roof, squirrels in the attic, refurbishing cast iron tubs, fixing a broken sewer pipe, installing a laminate floor, plumbing noises, changing tiles, fixing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to make free cell phone calls from home using your home computer, discover the latest paint color trends for 2010, and learn how radon testing can help clear the air at home and make your home healthier. Plus get the answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens of items are recalled each year, but how do you know if you own one of them? Learn how to find out how to know if products are safe. Also, discover why a light bulb ban goes into affect soon on 100 watt incandescent bulbs and get advice on how to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why outdated technology is changing the landscape of your house. And learn how to build a retaining wall from the experts at This Old House. Plus get the answers to your home improvement questions about kitchen countertop options, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to navigate cash for clunkers appliance rebates to save money when you replace old appliances with more energy efficient ones, learn how to find treasure in your attic when you discover the secrets to dating old furniture, and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to create a kitchen island on a budget. Find out why the right venting for your plumbing system will prevent problems. Discover the best closet storage solutions to keep you organized. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to care for hardwood floors, find out why you may need a termite inspection, discover the best ways to organize your mudroom, find out which home improvements may qualify for a tax credit and learn how to install a vapor barrier. Plus get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your washer and dryer can be the most hazardous appliances in your home. Find out how to properly maintain them and stay safe. Get tips on how to store leftover paint so it can be used as touch up paint for years to come. Discover ways to have a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover decorating tips that work well for both men and women. Find out how to iron large projects efficiently. Learn why you might not need to clean your heating ducts each year. Get tips and tricks on cleaning your humidifier. Plus get the answers to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on keeping safe during power outages, learn how to fix squeaky floors, discover the benefits of radiant floor heating in your bath, advice on how to properly sanitize and clean a waste line backup, find out about the best glue for mirrors. Plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to make modest improvements to your home’s exterior including the front door to increase the value of your home. Get tips on container gardening indoors during the winter months. Discover the best ways to keep rodents from infesting your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to avoid a dry heat and dry throats when from This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey, find out how to read your water meter to detect leaks, get advice on how to avoid freezing pipes, discover the best ways to clean mold yourself, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to best organize your basement belongings to keep them safe and dry. Find out ways to soundproof your home. Tom and Leslie explain why black fencing is a virtually invisible option for security. Discover how you can make your own fire starters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover a product that will make a kitchen backsplash makeover quick and easy. Learn why fire extinguishers are an extremely important safety item in your home, change the look of your appliances inexpensively. Find out which type of dehumidifier will Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to repair laminate counters to remove scratches, nicks and burns. Find out why space heater safety is essential when using a space heater. Discover why concrete is not indestructible and how to repair small cracks now that can lead to more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn why tax credits are making energy efficient hot water heaters very affordable right now. Find out how to get a luxury look for less when it comes to granite counter tops. And find out about safe and ergonomic improvements that will take the pain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to make a home improvement that you know will pay off. Find out how exterior work like landscaping, paving, painting, potting...can increase your home’s value by MORE than the cost of the project. And a new year means a new to-do list for your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This hour learn how to make some resolutions for your HOUSE that are easy to keep. Learn how to return unwanted gifts even if you don't have a receipt and find out how to use your bathroom fan to keep both mold and moisture at bay in your bathroom. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about fixing a toilet, installing an air purifier, removing roof stains, updating a kitchen countertop, placing mirrors, purchasing a home, installing river rock on the bathroom floor, fixing a garage door, and eliminating standing water from the dishwasher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vern Yip stops by with tips on how to avoid the top three design mistakes. Find out how to prevent theft of your child's identity. Discover a simple way to cut oven operating costs. Get tips help emergency crews find your house quickly should you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Slippery sidewalks, treated with salt, can be dangerous for pets. Learn how to make slippery sidewalks safe for everyone. Find out how to clear a jammed garbage disposer yourself, without a costly repair bill. Plus get answers to your home improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on preventing your plumbing pipes from freezing. Learn to prevent fires from your candle decorations. Find out how to make holiday guests comfortable with a well stocked guest room. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to avoid carbon monoxide dangers during winter months when heating systems are running full force from Kevin O’Connor – host of TVs This Old House. Tom and Leslie provide tips on Christmas tree care. Also, learn how to decide whether a live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips to control odors at home during the holidays. Find out how to fix holiday lights. Learn an easy way to find, fix and prevent water leaks. Plus, get answers to your home improvement questions about installing wall tile, eliminating animals from Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom and Leslie team up with the experts at This Old House for a special broadcast taped live from their 30th anniversary project near Boston on the final day of filming. This hour we hear from host Kevin O’Connor and general contractor Tom Silva about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom and Leslie team up with the experts at This Old House for a special broadcast taped live from their 30th anniversary project in Newton Centre, MA on the final day of filming. Get tips this hour from This Old House master carpenter Norm Abram and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winter yard work is key to lush landscaping in spring. Learn how to trim rose bushes and small flowering trees, and protect and cover shrubs this winter when Tom & Leslie welcome This Old House landscaping expert Roger Cook. Also learn when an Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how energy efficient holiday lighting lets you to have a merry display without the high cost. Also learn why detecting a water leak is important and find out how to choose fixtures that will save water. Tom and Leslie also deliver tips on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips to clear clutter in time for holiday guests. Find out the easiest way to clear a clogged toilet from the experts at This Old House. And learn how to clean your oven naturally without chemicals. Plus get answers to your home improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn three ways to increase water pressure at your shower. Find out how to prevent winter ice dams that can cause leaks and thousands of dollars in water damage. Discover how to prevent home break ins with a secure home entry system. Learn how to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Going out of town for the holidays? Get tips to make sure your home is safe while you’re away. Learn step-by-step instructions for repairing crumbling mortar in brick or stone work from the experts at This Old House. Also find out which materials hold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holiday gatherings are a great excuse to paint and redecorate around your home. Tom and Leslie will show you how. Find out how to childproof for your youngest guests. Learn how to give your bathroom a facelift without spending a fortune. Learn about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside painting is a popular cool weather project. But paint odor can sometimes be overwhelming. Get tips to get the job done odor free. Learn how an energy audit can help determine exactly where your home might losing energy and deliver the advice you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cleaning up for the holidays is a good idea, but Tom and Leslie explain why running your oven’s self cleaning cycle is not the thing to do before preparing a big family dinner. The housing market is slowly showing some signs of recovery. Learn more with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are cracks or nail pops showing up in your walls? Get easy tips to make them disappear. Do you have to rewash you dishes after your dishwasher does? Tom and Leslie help diagnose the problem. Find out how to fix a wobbly toilet from This Old House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on making sure your wood stove burns efficiently. Find out how updating just your kitchen cabinets can improve the look of your entre kitchen. Learn ways to winterize your older home without compromising its unique look. Plus get answers to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get great fall lawn and garden care when Tom and Leslie interview landscaping expert Roger Cook of TV’s This Old House. Find out how to add an outdoor fireplace. Learn a trick of the trade for easy leaf cleanup. Discover how to light your home’s exterior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean up messes left behind by Halloween pranksters including eggs, toilet paper and shaving cream. Find out how to clean your clothes dryer’s drum when ink or crayon stains make their way onto it. Get help on choosing a backup generator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mix pumpkins and plumbing, and you'll end up with a plumbing bill. Learn why. Get advice on pest control, including how to keep rodents from taking shelter in your home. Get tips on cellulose insulation from Tom Silva, the general contractor on This Old Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new study reveals your shower may be spewing potentially dangerous bacteria. Tom and Leslie talk to one of the study’s researchers. Learn how to fix a creaky deck. Get product info on a highly energy efficient hot water heater that has a touch pad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With trick or treating time right around the corner, Tom and Leslie talk Halloween safety, this hour, with tips to keep you and your kids safe in your house and in the neighborhood. Get green flooring options for your home and and you. Kevin O'Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to increase the value of your home with a garage makeover as Tom and Leslie deliver tips on everything from storage and organization to garage door safety. Find out how to make sure rot doesn’t take hold in your home. Plus get answers to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get step by step tips on how to fix a leaky chimney. Find out the best way to get rid stumps left behind after cutting down a tree. Learn how to install wainscoting. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about replacing an asphalt roof, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn ways to hurricane proof your house, including info on why some homes remain standing and others don’t. Easy step by step tips on a paving project to improve curb appeal. A quick, easy and cheap way to save money on your hot water bills. Plus get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adding insulation is the simplest and easiest way to cut heating costs and save energy. Learn how to insulate your home to save the most energy and cut down on heating costs. Find out why an air filter is the first step to maintaining a forced air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices