The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Learn the smartest way to expand a bathroom and key mistakes to avoid. Get tips to control clutter. Keep safety a priority by learning how to prevent supplicate keys from getting in the wrong hands. Learn how to clean and store window screens for the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to find the hidden sources of heat loss in your home when Tom and Leslie teach you how to track sneaky leaks that cause heat loss. Find out about a new type of electric water heater and how it can save you more money and energy than ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn replacement windows options for your home that save energy, earn tax credits and deliver comfort. Also, Tom and Leslie get expert advice on caring for the trees on your property, including when a tree should stay and when it should go. And learn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to stop your yard from turning into a swamp after a heavy rain when Tom and Leslie interview landscape contractor Roger Cook from This Old House landscaping expert. Find out why attic insulation is the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to save Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on making carpets last by removing the dirt and avoiding damage from steam cleaners. Tom and Leslie offer the best ways to clean outside your home as well, with a pressure washer. Learn how to create glamour in the bathroom with some unusual Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Make sure your plumbing project is leak free - we’ve got your insider’s trick of the trade to stop plumbing leaks before they start from plumbing expert, Richard Trethewey from TV's This Old House. Tom and Leslie explain why energy efficient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Living large is out - and living not so big is way in. When it comes to your home and lifestyle - downsizing is good. Architect, author and founder of the Not So Big movement - Sarah Susanka - joins Tom and Leslie. Learn why you might not need to clean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get great ideas for dorm room decor. Learn how to make a small space work for your college bound teen - and deliver on style and storage for great dorm room decor. Also a great tip on a homework organizer you can make yourself. And get info on choosing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips to keep kids safe. With their smaller size, children are far more at risk for poisoning at home than adults, Tom and Leslie have tips to keep kids safe. Learn how landscaping is an easy and inexpensive way to add value to your home. Find out the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Painting a room is the easiest way to make a big transformation on a small budget. But if trying to decide on a color gives you hives, Tom and Leslie have simple tricks to make it easy. Learn to fix pesky doors that won’t stay open or closed when Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Landscaping is one of the most cost effective ways to create curb appeal. Tom and Leslie get tips from Michael Glassman of Discovery Channels Garden Police. And if you think double or triple glazed only refers to donuts, you’ll be pleased to learn how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This hour, Tom and Leslie share dining room décor tips to help you create that 4-star restaurant look on a “take out” budget. Plus, This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey offers tips on safe drinking water. Learn how to make sure your house Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to properly stage your home for a successful sale, and learn how to keep it safe n the process. Plus, carbon monoxide is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the nation. Learn how to keep your family safe from this odorless killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re looking to expand the living space in your house, should you consider converting your garage? Tom and Leslie have the pros and cons of this project. Also get tips on painting kitchen cabinets when This Old House host Kevin O’Connor stops by for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing says “Welcome Home” better than a beautiful fiberglass entry door. Learn about a new refinishing product that can help you give your fiberglass door a facelift. Also, learn simple storage solutions for your basement and a cool way to dress up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has the recession killed your DIY budget? Tom and Leslie have great ideas on how to fire back up your do-it-yourself dreams by using inexpensive salvaged building materials that’ll save some cash. Get tips on a super-efficient mini-split air conditioning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With all the rain we’ve had, more and more folks are experiencing the dreaded “roof moss” which makes your roof green, spongy and can cause leaks. Tom and Leslie have the step-by-step tips you’ll need to solve that problem. Learn how to stop condensation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the smell of cedar brings back fond memories of grandma’s closet, Tom and Leslie have tips to help you build your own. Find out how to clean or replace grout from Tom Silva, the general contractor on TV’s This Old House. Get lawn mowing tips to help Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine a future with a plumbing pipe that never leaks, can’t crack and easily bends anywhere you need it to go. Well, the future is now and Tom and Leslie share those secrets. Get tips to make sure big home improvement projects go smoothly. Learn how to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This hour, we launch an exciting new on-air partnership with our friends at This Old House. Every week, host Kevin O’Connor, along with Roger Cook, Tom Silva or Richard Trethewey, will join Tom and Leslie for a featured segment of the show. Today, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When summer storms roll in, lightning is often right behind them. Tom and Leslie will have tips on how to protect yourself, your home and all your electronics with a lightening protection system. Plus, when the economy goes south, scams go on the rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your air conditioning is on, but your house still won’t cool, Tom and Leslie have tips on a quick, easy and FREE way to test your system BEFORE spending money on a service call. Also, learn the steps necessary to get your house ready for a project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before central air conditioning became common, there was a free and easy way to get air circulating in the house, and it’s an idea that still works today. Tom and Leslie have a tip to help chill your summer. Plus high humidity in your home can make it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If a hot summer has left your lawn brown, Tom and Leslie have tips to breath new life into thirsty lawns. Learn the best way to paint a porch floor, and an easy trick to calculate the amount of carpeting you’d need for any room of the house. Find out how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bathroom renovations, done well, can drive up house value. Tom and Leslie provide guidance. Also learn how to work with an appraiser that might be hired to evaluate your home for potential buyer. And get ratings on the best air conditioners from the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to select and install an outdoor kitchen and learn how to expand your outdoor décor to create the perfect ambience with lighting and accessories. With more than 500 grill fires occurring each year, learn how to make sure your grill is Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips to help keep your lawn mower engine running all season long when Tom and Leslie interview an expert at Kohler Engines. Summer is always a season of heavy electrical use. Learn how back-up generators can help you avoid getting left in the dark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your deck, but it’s hard to do that if you need to walk around the splinters. Tom and Leslie have tips to make decks safe and easy to care for. If you are enjoying a picnic or barbeque on that deck, we’ll also have Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If decorating is in your home improvement plans, learn a great tip for creating sharp, crisp lines when painting stripes. Learn how to protect your electronics in the event of a power surge. Get the tips on how to cut back on mowing chores this summer, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As summer roles forward, Tom and Leslie deliver tips to help you cut water use for your lawn. Mosquitoes are also a common summer pest, learn to stop them from hatching in your backyard. And, get tips for an easy way to install new drywall and learn how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every year, dangerous garage doors come down unexpectedly, trapping kids and adults underneath. Learn how to make sure your garage door is safe. Get tips to clean dirty vinyl siding, and learn which type of flooring is best for basements. Also find out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom and Leslie broadcast live from the 2009 National Hardware show in Las Vegas reporting on the latest new products and trends for the home improvement industry. Hear about a new cordless string trimmer that comes with a lifetime supply of string. Also, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom and Leslie broadcast live from the 2009 National Hardware show in Las Vegas reporting on the latest new products and trends for the home improvement industry. Learn about the latest technology in backup power generators from Generac, the brand that Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer vacation season is also a busy season for burglars. Learn to keep your home safe with the right outside lighting. A healthy, lush, well manicured lawn will keep up the value of your home. Tom and Leslie review a lawn mower that makes that job Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Composite decking virtually eliminates the need for deck cleaning and maintenance. Learn about the latest high-tech versions of this amazing material from an industry leader. Find out how to protect your home from lighting strikes and get garage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’d like more living space but can’t afford the renovation, learn an easy way to increase living space without adding on to your home’s structure. Also, composite decking is a popular choice these days but all composites are not created equal! Tom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This hour, Tom and Leslie cover important fire tips including how to safely use your windows as a means of egress in case of an emergency. In today’s Décor de jour segment, we’ll have a quick and easy decorating tip help you create an upholstered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips to cut cooling costs all summer long, including how to take advantage of a program being run by utility companies all across America called “demand-response” that automatically lowers your cooling bill without you ever needing to touch a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get window safety tips to protect kids plus a quick and easy recipe for cleaning outdoor furniture. Learn cheap, easy and even free ways to thwart thieves and protect your home from burglary. Leslie has ideas for simple ways to conquer clutter in your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recession means it’s time to get back to basics, like taking a StayCation instead of an expensive vacation! This hour Tom and Leslie talk deck safety tips to help make sure your decks is sturdy for the summer. Also learn how to storm-proof your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the weather warms up and kids head outside, get tips to keep them safe. Tom and Leslie cover how to choose surfaces for backyard playgrounds, and deliver important guidelines for pool safety, including how to set up “layers of protection” that will Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get “StayCation” solutions this hour, tips to create a vacation in your own back yard, including the step-by-step you’ll need to make sure your grill is ready for a season of sizzling steaks. And, carpenter bees can certainly ruin your backyard fun. Tom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine applying for your first mortgage, only to discover that you already have one! That could happen if you are the victim of identity theft. This hour, Todd Davis, CEO of Lifelock, tells us how. Also get deck makeover tips and advice on how to get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this show, get tips on outdoor landscaping improvements that can actually help you cut cooling costs inside your house. Be ready when summer storms approach with tips to batten down the hatches when severe weather is forecasted. Find out if there’s a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the easiest ways to green-up your home if you are thinking of putting it on the market. Get tips to cut on hot water heating costs. Learn about a new trend n home construction called “zero energy homes” where the home actually produces every bit of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn to keep your lawn and garden healthy without harming the environment, including a way to keep bugs away without the use of harsh pesticides. Find out why there has never been a better time to replace old, leaky windows. Federal tax credits make Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn to stop losing electricity due to “energy vampires,” those electronics that use power when they are OFF. Plus, the weather still might be a bit cool but now is the perfect time to give your cooling system a checkup. Tom and Leslie tell you what to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn green ways to clean your home, including using all natural products from your pantry and new green products from trusted manufacturers. Get tips to cut dollars off your grocery bill by planting a garden. A new survey shows you exactly how much you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recycling and reusing can save money and keep waste out of landfills, but is it safe? Tom and Leslie share tips to help you make sure furniture and other consumer products you might have picked up second-hand aren’t dangerous, including a website devoted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Green home improvement solutions can benefit the environment and your wallet. Find out how to separate the hype from reality. Tom and Leslie teach you what to look for to find out if a product is truly green. Also, learn the best way to recycle batteries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices