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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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Diagnose a Leaking Refrigerator 25.03.2011 2:16

Learn how to diagnose a leaking refrigerator. Find out how to use a flashlight and a compact mirror to check out underneath your refrigerator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Refinishing Options for a Dresser 25.03.2011 2:30

Learn about refinishing options for a dresser. Find out how to apply a polyurethane coating to a wooden dresser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caulk a Countertop and Backsplash 25.03.2011 2:52

Learn how to caulk a countertop and backsplash. Find out why you should use caulk with a mildicide in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Low-Flow Toilets: New Technology Means Stronger Flush 25.03.2011 3:20

Learn about new technology in low-flow toilets that means a stronger flush. Find out why the first models of low-flow toilets were so weak when flushed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Converting a Garage? Reasons to Remove the Door 25.03.2011 4:15

Learn about reasons to remove the garage door when converting a garage into a finished room. Find out how to weatherproof a garage door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Painting After New Construction: How Long to Wait? 25.03.2011 3:06

Learn how long you should wait before painting walls after new construction. Find out about Behr paint finishes that are easy to clean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laser Levels: The Latest Technology 25.03.2011 1:58

Learn about the latest technology in laser levels. Find out how laser levels have changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Water Leak Through Basement Wall Crack: How to Stop 25.03.2011 4:32

Learn how to stop water seeping through a basement wall crack. Find out how to prevent water seepage into your basement by keeping your gutters clean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Restoring Terrazzo Floors 25.03.2011 2:20

Learn about restoring terrazzo floors. Find out how rebuffing and sanding terrazzo will restore them to like-new condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eliminate Spiders 25.03.2011 4:33

Learn how to eliminate spiders. Find out about commercial pesticide products and natural solutions, such as osage orange, for controlling spiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Repair Masonry on a Crumbling Stone Wall 25.03.2011 2:01

Learn how to repair masonry on a crumbling stone wall. Find out how to re-point the wall by refilling the deteriorated areas with cement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remove Moss from Your Roof 25.03.2011 3:47

Learn how to remove moss from your roof. Find out how to use a bleach solution to clean moss or algae off your roof shingles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clean Mildew Spots from a Deck 25.03.2011 2:25

Learn how to clean mildew spots from a deck. Find out how to use Jomax to clean your decking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Replacement Rollers for a Pocket Door: Where to Find 25.03.2011 2:36

Learn where to find replacement rollers for a pocket door. Find out about three web sites specializing in antique hardware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seal Odor Inside a Wood Floor 25.03.2011 2:27

Learn how to seal odor inside a wood floor. Find out how to apply a good quality primer to a floor to eliminate smoke or pet smells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Finsh a Fiberglass Entry Door 25.03.2011 3:41

Learn how to finish a fiberglass entry door. Find out where to get stain kits designed specifically for fiberglass doors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Asbestos Siding: Is it Safe? 25.03.2011 3:42

Learn about the safety of asbestos siding. Find out what kind of asbestos can be dangerous in the home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vacuum Recommendation For Clean Carpets 25.03.2011 3:06

Learn why we recommend Vax vacuums for all your carpet and upholstery cleaning needs. Find out how washing your vacuum filter can help prolong the life of your vacuum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tips For Refinishing Wood Decks 25.03.2011 3:47

Get tips for refinishing a wood deck. Find out how to choose a deck stain with ultraviolet protection and learn how composite decking can cut your deck maintenance time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Install a Lift Pump To Drain Gray Water 25.03.2011 3:33

Learn how installing a lift pump can fix gray water drainage issues. Find out how to install the lift pump, and how the pump will work to drain gray water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eliminating Plumbing Pipe Noise 25.03.2011 2:38

Learn how to fix noisy plumbing pipes. Find out what causes the pipes to make noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding the Source of a Roof Leak 25.03.2011 3:01

Learn three ways to find the source of a roof leak. Find out how to use a hose to identify the source of water leaking down into an inside wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Painting Porch Railings 25.03.2011 2:56

Learn what to do if you have to repaint your porch railing every other year. Find out alternatives to painting, such as installing composite railing or PVC railing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get Rid of Moles With GrubEx 25.03.2011 2:03

Learn how to get rid of moles in your yard. Find out how grubs are the reason you have moles, and how using a product to get rid of the grubs will in turn eliminate the moles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Repairing Drywall Seams 25.03.2011 2:10

Learn how to repair drywall seams that are losing their tape. Find out how to use fiberglass tape to repair the drywall seams and what to do when repainting the drywall after the tape repair is done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices