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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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Tankless Water Heater: Install Inside or Outside? 17.05.2011 2:04

Learn why you don't have to worry about freezing water lines when installing a tankless water heater outside. Find out why climate is a key factor to consider when deciding whether to install the heater inside or outside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metal Roof: OK to Insulate? 17.05.2011 2:24

Find out of it's OK to insulate the underside of a metal roof. Metal roofs can be very durable and weather resistant but insulating them incorrectly can make the roof inefficient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garage Floor Crack: How to Make Door Fit 17.05.2011 2:46

When a garage floor cracks and settles, it can be hard to make the garage door fit. Get a trick of the trade to make the door sit evenly on the floor, even if it is cracked and settled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tankless Water Heater: Water Not Getting Hot 17.05.2011 3:01

Get tips to diagnose and repair a tankless water heater that is not working properly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Insulation: How to Keep Heat Inside 17.05.2011 2:43

Learn how to keep heat inside when you can't insulate an exterior wall. Get tips for attic insulation and making sure heat isn't escaping through your windows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Porcelain Bathtub: Do it Yourself Refinishing 17.05.2011 2:17

Learn about your options for a short-term, do-it-yourself ceramic tub reglaze. Get the name of a company that sells a kit that is tintable to many different colors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concrete Driveway: How to Resurface 17.05.2011 1:56

Find out the best, most durable product to use to paint a concrete driveway and the best time of day for the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attic HVAC Unit: Where to Place Ducts 17.05.2011 3:10

Find out why ceiling registers don't work for heating and learn why it's important to plan carefully when deciding where to install supply and return ducts to ensure good circulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Retiling Floor: OK to Tile Over Cracked Tiles? 17.05.2011 2:24

Find out if it's OK to tile over cracked tiles when retiling a floor. Learn why it's important to put a solid base down to keep the new tile from cracking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Water-Resistant Bathroom Floor: Ceramic Tile vs. Laminate? 17.05.2011 2:13

Find out whether laminate or ceramic tile is a better choice for a water-resistant bathroom floor in a home with children who like to leave the water running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cabinets: Get Rid of Lacquer Smell 17.05.2011 2:50

Find out how to eliminate the odor inside kitchen cabinets. Get tips on how to prime the inside of your cabinets to seal in a lacquer base and keep it from affecting the way your food tastes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wood Paneling: Rip It Down or Paint It? 17.05.2011 2:30

Learn the best way to remove wood paneling. Help deciding whether you should just paint over paneling or pull it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prevent Frozen Pipes 17.05.2011 3:05

How to keep your pipes from freezing under the house. Learn why you shouldn't wrap electrical tape on pipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fix Cracks in Concrete Floors 17.05.2011 3:07

Tips on how to fix cracks in concrete floors before laying new flooring. Learn whether you can cover vinyl flooring or remove it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basement Ceilings: The Best Options 17.05.2011 2:09

Learn which kind of ceiling is right for your basement. The pros and cons of drywall and drop ceilings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Termites: OK to Insulate after Treatment? 17.05.2011 2:37

Learn about how to insulate after termite treatment. Tips on choosing spray or batt insulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Removing Chipped Paint from a Deck 17.05.2011 3:56

Learn the right way to get rid of chipping paint without damaging your deck. Tips on giving your deck a fresh look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flooring Options: Countertops for Floors 17.05.2011 2:45

Options for new floors. Tips on decorating concrete floors. Learn if you can use countertop options for floors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Water Heaters: Tankless May Be Your Answer 17.05.2011 2:44

Learn what to do if you aren't getting hot water quickly. An energy efficient tankless water heater may be the solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kitchen Counters: Getting More Space 17.05.2011 2:04

Options for extending kitchen countertops. Learn if under-the-counter refrigerators are a good option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concrete Block Basement: How to Remove and Prevent Mineral Salt Deposits 17.05.2011 2:25

Find out how to get rid of mineral salt deposits on concrete block walls in a basement. Then learn the three things you should do to address the root problem of moisture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Old Windows: How to Replace Sash Cord 17.05.2011 2:38

Learn how old windows are built and what's required to replace a sash cord. Find out if broken sash cords can or should impact the value of your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metal Railing: How to Paint to Match a Rustic Theme 17.05.2011 2:58

Find out how you can paint a metal railing to make it match a rustic decorative theme. Get the name of a company that sells easy DIY kits to create metal patinas and finishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whole House Humidifier: How to Install 17.05.2011 2:35

Find out how to humidify an entire house using an existing duct system. Learn how the humidifier works and what kind of unit works well but doesn't require a lot of maintenance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Water Seeping Under Foundation: How to Improve Drainage 17.05.2011 3:21

Find out how to deal with the problem of water from heavy rainfall seeping through under the foundation of your home. Learn why keeping your gutters clean and creating a 10-degree slope in the soil around the house can improve drainage and solve the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices