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The Money Pit Calls & Answers

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For nearly two decades, Leslie Segrete and former host Tom Kraeutler 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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Hot Water Heat: Noisy Pipes 12.12.2011 2:40

Find out why noisy pipes are nothing to worry about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Repair Rotted Plywood 12.12.2011 2:37

Find out how to repair rotted plywood. Get tips on using Durham's Rock Hard Water Putty on small areas of rot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Reduce Utility Costs with Insulation 12.12.2011 4:30

Find out how to reduce your utility costs by properly insulating your home. Get tips on adding 18-22 inches of blown-in insulation in your attic and ventilating your attic with ridge and soffit vents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Remove Old Wallpaper 12.12.2011 2:24

Find out how to remove old wallpaper. Get tips on using a paper tiger and a solution of fabric softener and water, applied with a spray bottle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Remove Rust Stains in a Bathtub 12.12.2011 2:49

Find out how to clean stubborn rust stains in your bathtub. Get tips on using a hydrochloric acid product called "The Works," or if that fails, pumice cleaners or a bath surround to hide the stains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Size Tankless Water Heater Do I Need? 12.12.2011 1:51

Find out how to determine what size tankless water heater you need for your home. Get tips on going to the manufacturer's website and looking for a sizing guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Air Conditioning System for Old House with No Ducts 01.12.2011 4:07

Find out why your best option to minimize energy leaks is to remove your AC window units during the winter. If you must leave them in, get insulated covers for the inside and outside of the units. Also learn about SpacePak, an air conditioning system Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Insulation Under Wall Paneling 01.12.2011 3:44

Find out whether it's OK to remove wall paneling that has insulation underneath. If the wall paneling was put up with glue, you might have to reface the wall after you remove it. If that's the case, use 1/4-inch drywall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is a Tankless Water Heater Cost-Effective? 01.12.2011 3:12

Learn about tankless water heaters, which only heat the water when you actually use it. Get tips on buying one that is the right size for the number of bathrooms in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Caulk a Tile Floor 01.12.2011 2:10

Find out how to caulk a tile floor. Get tips on using silicone caulk, which will expand and contract and give you a better looking joint than grout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polybutelene Piping 01.12.2011 5:07

Find out what polybutelene piping is and why you should avoid purchasing a home that has it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where to Find Ice and Water Shield 01.12.2011 2:27

Find out where you can purchase an ice and water shield for your roof. Learn how it can be combined with Tri-Flex 30 to create a leak-proof, weatherproof roof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Reduce Dust in the Home 01.12.2011 5:47

Find out how to reduce dust in a home with a forced-air heating and cooling system. Get tips on replacing your fiberglass filter with an electronic air cleaner, which is much more effective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Weatherproof a Wood Porch Floor 01.12.2011 6:28

Find out how to weatherproof your porch's wood floor. Get tips on stripping it down, using an oil-based primer and then applying an oil-based floor paint. Another option is an epoxy painting system with an anti-slip additive. However, the most Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basement Window Condensation 01.12.2011 4:48

Find out how to solve window condensation in your basement. Get tips on replacing metal frame windows with new vinyl-framed windows that are more energy efficient. Another option is to reduce basement moisture by improving the drainage conditions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buying a House with a Bad Foundation 01.12.2011 6:12

Find out what to do when the home you want to buy has a serious foundation problem. Get tips on hiring a structural engineer to design the repair and then finding a contractor to carry it out. Then have the engineer come back and inspect the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get Rid of Knob and Tube Wiring 01.12.2011 2:40

Find out why you should get rid of knob and tube wiring wherever you find it in your home. It is a fire hazard and you should replace it with modern wiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Check for Electrical Problems 01.12.2011 4:43

Find out why you should hire an electrician to trace the source of your electrical problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Durable Countertop Options 01.12.2011 3:01

Find out why you can't paint a countertop. Get tips on laying ceramic tile with epoxy grout that won't absorb stains. Another option is to get laminate countertops from Lamin-Art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Heat a Patio Floor 01.12.2011 2:36

Find out how to heat the floor of a slate patio. Get tips on installing a water-based heating system that circulates antifreeze under the patio. The system could also be electrical, but that would be more expensive. Your other option is to re-pitch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Retrofit Radiant Heat Under a Tile Floor 01.12.2011 5:12

Find out how to retrofit radiant heat under tile flooring in a bathroom. Get tips on installing an electric system designed to go under tile and running it only when you need it in order to save on your energy bills. Also learn about a less expensive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Finish Concrete Basement Walls for a Home Office 01.12.2011 3:23

Find out how to finish the concrete walls in your basement to turn it into a home office. Learn about your options, including acid staining, concrete polishing, and stucco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Fix Air Seepage from Windows 01.12.2011 4:40

Find out how to stop air from seeping in around your windows. Get tips on recaulking the windows and adding storm windows. Learn why you should consider replacement windows, which are relatively inexpensive and a great investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Keep Spiders Off Stucco 01.12.2011 4:13

Find out how to get rid of spiders on the exterior of your home without staining the stucco. Get tips on hiring a professional to apply pesticide, or check out a product called Cobweb Eliminator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cracked Tile from House Settling 01.12.2011 2:53

Find out how moisture in the ground from a series of hurricanes could cause the floor of your house to settle and crack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices