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The Money Pit’s Calls & Answers

Education Podcasts

For over a decade, expert hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete have fielded every home improvement, home decor, or home repair question imaginable. Your Calls, Our Answers features the best calls from their podcast and nationally syndicated home improvement radio show The Money Pit.

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United States

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For over a decade, expert hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete have fielded every home improvement, home decor, or home repair question imaginable. Your Calls, Our Answers features the best calls from their podcast and nationally syndicated home improvement radio show The Money Pit.

Twitter:

@moneypit

Language:

English

Contact:

888-money-pit (888-6


Episodes

Why Rough Service Light Bulbs Last Longer Outdoors

3/13/2024
Have you ever wondered why outdoor light bulbs don't seem to last very long? Rough service bulbs offer a longer lasting solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:02:02

Insulating your Crawlspace

8/16/2023
Get tips on insulating your crawlspace for winter. Insulation in your crawlspace can block moisture and cold air from your floor and can help keep your laminate floor warmer in the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:02:10

Removing Paint from Your Porch

7/17/2023
Learn how to strip paint from your patio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:01:39

Refinish a Stained Acrylic Bathtub

1/16/2023
Learn how to refinish a stained acrylic bathtub. Find out how to apply a product like Gel Gloss to repair the finish on your discolored tub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:01:22

Replace Shingles That Blow Off in Storms

12/23/2022
Learn how to replace shingles that blow off in storms. Find out why different kinds of shingles require different kinds of adhesive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:03:19

Choose Quartz for Heat-Resistant Countertops

12/22/2022
Learn why you should choose quartz for a heat-resistant countertop. Find out why Silestone is a great kitchen counter choice because it resists scorching and knife marks can be sanded away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:03:03

Warm Up a Cold Floor

12/21/2022
Learn how to warm up a cold floor. Find out how insulating the floor joists in your crawlspace and installing radiant heating can help warm up a cold floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:01:55

Install an Alarm to Warn Against Freezing Pipes

12/20/2022
Learn how to install an alarm to warn against freezing pipes. Find out how a freeze alarm can be part of a centrally wired alarm system that will notify you when a gas pilot light goes out so you can prevent frozen pipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:01:11

Cause of Ice on a Storm Door

12/19/2022
Find out the cause of ice on a storm door. Find out how condensation on a storm door may indicate a well-sealed door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:01:36

Clean Burnt Popcorn Smell from Microwave

12/16/2022
Learn how to clean burnt popcorn smell from your microwave. Find out how boiling a bowl of vinegar and water in your microwave can help get rid of the odor of burnt popcorn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:01:57

How to Heat a Finished Attic

12/15/2022
Find out what considerations you must make when deciding whether your heating system is big enough to heat your second floor. Get tips on checking the BTU capacity of the furnace and making sure you have ductwork that already goes up to the attic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:04:49

Basement Heat Options

12/14/2022
Learn about basement heat options. Find out about pellet stoves and extending an existing heating system into a basement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:01:27

Insulate a Basement Floor

12/13/2022
Learn how to insulate a basement floor. Get tips on laying a vapor barrier over a dirt floor when insulating a basement floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:01:18

Replace a Bathtub While Preserving Tile

12/12/2022
Learn how to replace a bathtub while preserving tile. Find out how to keep the tile you've got when replacing a bath tub by installing a complimentary color tile on the bottom row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:02:28

DIY Blown-in Insulation Installation

12/9/2022
Get tips for installing blown-in insulation yourself. Find out how much pressure to use and how much insulation to put in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:02:12

Central AC: Should You Winterize Unit?

12/8/2022
If you have a central AC condenser outside, you can winterize that unit - so to speak - but taking a few steps to get it ready for cold weather. Learn what you need to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:01:26

Stop Windows from Sweating in Winter

12/6/2022
Learn how to stop windows from sweating in winter. Get tips on how to reduce moisture in the home, including properly venting the bathroom and installing a whole home dehumidifier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:03:40

Install Flashing Around a Chimney

12/5/2022
Learn how to install flashing around a chimney. Find out how to layer flashing so that it properly seals the chimney from rain and other leaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:01:54

How to Realign Cabinet Drawers and Doors

12/2/2022
Find out how to realign cabinet drawers and doors by tightening the screws on the drawer fronts and door hinges. Also get tips on removing cabinet doors before you paint them, and numbering them so you can put them back in the right order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:03:17

How to Locate a Roof Leak

12/1/2022
Find out how to locate a roof leak. Get tips on checking places where a pipe goes through the roof and using a garden hose to try to recreate the leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:01:06