Money Pit Media

The Money Pit Calls & Answers

Education EN ↓ 4998 episodes

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.

Author

Money Pit Media

Episodes

Repairing Sheetrock on Basement Walls 14.03.2011 2:32

Learn the solution to repairing overly plastered and taped sheetrock on basement walls and ceilings. Removing extra plaster and tape may cause an excess amount of dust. Your dust-free alternative is to re-sheetrock the basement walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clean Moss from Roof Shingles 24.02.2011 2:06

Learn how to clean moss from roof shingles. Find out about a product called Jomax that cleans moss and other growth from your roof and siding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Paint a Non-Slip Porch Floor 24.02.2011 2:38

Learn how to paint a non-slip porch floor to make it safer to walk on in the winter. Find out how to add textural sand to paint to avoid slipping on ice and snow on your porch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking Out a Wall, Installing a Beam 24.02.2011 3:53

Learn about installing a steel beam when taking out a wall. Find out why you should consult a code book to find out the proper length of the beam you should use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Lay Ceramic Floor Tile 24.02.2011 3:39

Learn how to lay ceramic floor tile. Find out how to create proper stability before installing ceramic tile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Removing Asbestos Flooring Safely 24.02.2011 4:04

Learn how to remove asbestos tile flooring safely. Find out how asbestos tiles are not unsafe unless the material is broken up and becomes airborne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washing Machine Drain: Is it a Code Violation? 24.02.2011 2:37

Learn about how a washing machine draining into a laundry tub could be a local code violation. Find out how to complain to a builder when you have a home warranty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Electrical Upgrades: Fuses vs. Circuits 24.02.2011 3:45

Find out about upgrading your electrical system. Learn the pros and cons of fuses vs. circuit breakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gutter Covers: Are They Right for Your Roof Type? 24.02.2011 4:14

Learn what kind of gutter covers you should install on your home. Find out how different types of gutter covers work differently depending on your style of roof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prevent Water Seepage Through Basement Walls 24.02.2011 3:34

Learn how to prevent water seepage through basement walls. Find out how to promote good drainage with clean gutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Resurface a Concrete Patio 24.02.2011 2:30

Learn how to resurface a concrete patio. Find out how an epoxy patching compound should be used on cement or concrete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Insulate Under a Mobile Home 24.02.2011 2:03

Learn how to insulate under a mobile home. Find out how to replace insulation in a trailer after a leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White Stuff on the Basement Wall: Mold, or Mineral Salt? 24.02.2011 5:11

Learn whether the white stuff on your basement wall is mold or mineral salt deposits. Learn how to reduce moisture in your basement to prevent mold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heat Up a Cold Garage 24.02.2011 1:58

Learn how to heat up a cold garage. Find out how to install a permanently vented space heater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Replace the Jamb in a Loose Window 24.02.2011 3:38

Learn how to replace the jamb in a loose window. Find out how replacement window jambs work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locate the Source of Leak Behind a Kitchen Wall 24.02.2011 3:56

Learn how to locate the source of a kitchen leak. Find out how a home inspector uses a moisture meter to find the source of a leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a Toilet Drains Without Flushing 24.02.2011 2:21

Learn what to do when a toilet drains without flushing. Find out how a blocked vent can cause a toilet to drain without flushing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broken Sink Sprayer? Replace, Don't Repair. 24.02.2011 2:19

If you have a pinhole leak in your sink sprayer, learn why you should replace the entire fixture instead of attempting to repair it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Load Bearing Wall: How to Remove 24.02.2011 3:09

Get advice on how to remove load bearing walls. Find out how to do this remodel project without making your home structurally unsound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spray Foam Insulation Under Floors 24.02.2011 3:06

Learn about spray foam insulation and why insulation should not be used to strengthen a floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Your Ridge Vent Can Eliminate Roof Moss 24.02.2011 1:57

Learn how your ridge vent can eliminate roof moss. Find out how copper or nickel can inhibit the growth of moss or mildew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roof Shingle Discoloration Could Be Mildew 24.02.2011 3:15

Learn how roof shingle discoloration could be mildew. Find out how to clean mold, moss and mildew from roof shingles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Improve Clothes Dryer Ventilation 24.02.2011 4:16

Learn how to improve clothes dryer ventilation. Find out how to reroute the vent from a clothes dryer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Choosing an Electronic Air Cleaner 24.02.2011 2:45

Learn how to choose an electronic air cleaner. Find out how an electronic air cleaner works with your furnace to clean particles out of the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heating Zones: How to Create in Your Home 24.02.2011 4:24

Learn how to create separate heating zones in your home. Get tips on using supplemental heat like electric baseboard, to improve heating balance and comfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices