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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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How to Solve House Mold 01.12.2011 4:56

Find out the causes of mold growth in the home and get tips on how to solve the problem. Learn why you should take steps to improve the drainage around your home's foundation and add a dehumidifier to your basement area. Also find out how to clean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Replace Bathroom Wallpaper 01.12.2011 3:23

Find out what to do about peeling wallpaper around your shower. Get tips on using a product called Seam Repair, a special glue made to reattach loose wallpaper seams. If the peeling is severe, you'll need to replace the wallpaper entirely. You should Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Cover Up Brick 01.12.2011 3:38

Find out what your options are for covering up brick. Get tips on whitewashing the brick, which can enhance the look of it. Learn why it would be too much work to drywall over a 14-foot brick wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Seal and Insulate Ducts 01.12.2011 4:51

Get tips on how to seal duct joints with mastic. Learn why duct tape doesn't work on ducts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Solve Window Moisture 01.12.2011 4:41

Find out the two causes of window condensation: poorly insulated windows and moisture sources inside the house. Get tips on reducing the moisture by improving drainage conditions around your home's foundation. The other solution is to improve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Remove Stains from Brick 01.12.2011 2:24

Find out how to clean stained brick. If the brick is unfinished, use TSP. If it's painted, you will have to repaint. But first use a KILZ primer to seal in the stain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Reattach a Deck 01.12.2011 3:13

Find out how to reattach a composite wood deck. Get tips on numbering the boards as you remove them so you know where everything goes when you put them back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should I Waterproof My Brick Exterior? 30.11.2011 3:48

Find out why you shouldn't seal brick; it traps water inside and makes it difficult for the water to evaporate out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Solve Window Condensation 30.11.2011 5:58

Find out what causes window condensation and learn how to solve the problem. Get tips on installing a whole-home dehumidifier if you have a duct system. Also find out how to keep water away from your foundation walls and properly ventilate your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do I Have to Resurface the Wall After Removing Wallpaper? 30.11.2011 2:48

Find out how to remove wallpaper. Get tips on using a steamer, starting at the seams, and then pulling the paper away rather than using a paper tiger, which can be messy. Learn why you should use an oil-based primer on the wall before painting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natural Gas vs Electric Water Heater 30.11.2011 3:16

Find out which is the more cost-effective option: an electric or natural gas water heater. Learn why electric resistance heat is the most expensive type of heat possible. Also get tips on considering a tankless water heater, which supplies hot water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Tile Over Slippery Tile Floor 30.11.2011 3:54

Find out how lay down tile over your existing slippery tile floor. Get tips on picking out a tile that has a suitable slip resistance rating and is meant for floors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Much Attic Insulation Should I Add? 30.11.2011 3:57

Find out how much insulation you should add to your attic. Learn what r value means and get tips on adding attic ventilation to make the insulation more effective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Put Radiant Heat Under a Cork Floor 30.11.2011 3:48

Find out how to install radiant heat underneath cork flooring. Get tips on asking the cork floor manufacturer if the product can sit on top of the radiant panels without causing any damage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Venting a Bathroom Fan 20.11.2011 4:22

Learn why venting an bathroom fan the right way will keep condensation from leaking out of the fan after a shower. Get tips on how adding ridge and soffit vents in the attic will keep the attic insulation dry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Installing Ceramic Tile Over Vinyl Flooring 20.11.2011 3:55

Get tips on installing ceramic tile over existing vinyl flooring. Learn why the tiles need to be put down on a subfloor and find out different options in tile flooring for a small space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Split System Heat Pump 20.11.2011 6:05

Get tips on how to avoid cutting into floor joists in order to support forced-air heat vents. Learn how a split system heat pump works to heat or cool a room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Insulation: Does Your Home Have Enough? 20.11.2011 2:19

Learn how to tell if your home has insulation. Find out how to add insulation to the walls and attic of your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Troubleshooting a Ground Fault Circuit 20.11.2011 3:32

Get tips on troubleshooting a ground fault circuit. Learn why some power outlets may not have any power until the ground fault circuit is reset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Repair a Buckling Hardwood Floor 19.11.2011 4:29

Learn how to repair a buckling hardwood floor. Find out how to remove the buckled boards without ruining the rest of the hardwood floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fix Drainage Issues Around a Settling House 19.11.2011 2:41

Learn how to fix drainage issues around a settling house. Get tips on why investing in a basement waterproofing system is not advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Replace Galvanized Water Pipes 19.11.2011 3:15

Learn about replacing old galvanized water pipes. Find out why you should replace all the pipes at once instead of waiting to do either the hot water or cold water pipes first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adding Fiberglass Insulation in an Attic 19.11.2011 1:33

Learn how adding fiberglass batt insulation to your existing insulation will help to insulate your home. Find out how venting an attic with ridge and soffit vents will keep moisture down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Add Warmth to a Small Room With a Baseboard Heater 19.11.2011 2:35

Learn how adding a baseboard heater to a small room can be a cost effective and warm way to save on your heating bills. Get tips on which heater is the best to use for your heating needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get Rid of Roof Moss and Mildew 19.11.2011 2:37

Learn how to get rid of roof moss and mildew. Find out installing copper or nickel flashing can help keep roof moss off your roof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices