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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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Fix Small Holes in Floor Tile Grout 24.02.2011 2:59

Learn how to fix small holes in floor tile grout. Find out how to use a product called Edge Flooring to repair grout on ceramic floor tile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clean and Sanitize Your Washing Machine 24.02.2011 1:32

Learn how to clean and sanitize your washing machine. Find out how often to run bleach through your washing machine to clean it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laminate Floors: No Wax Necessary 24.02.2011 1:22

Learn why no wax is necessary on laminate floors. Find out how to use a damp mop to clean laminate flooring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Electric Tankless Water Heater: Worth the Cost? 24.02.2011 2:46

Learn whether or not an electric tankless water heater is worth the cost. Find out how to make your electric water heater work more efficiently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Removing Wallpaper and Popcorn Ceilings 24.02.2011 3:17

Learn how to remove wallpaper and popcorn ceilings. Find out why you should rent a steamer to remove wallpaper and popcorn ceiling texture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Refinish a Wood Floor 24.02.2011 2:20

Learn how to refinish a wood floor. Find out how to use a sander and Minwax to redo your worn wooden flooring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Radiant Heat: Easy to Install? 24.02.2011 2:31

Learn whether or not radiant heating is easy to install. Find out how radiant heat mats are installed under a bathroom floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bathroom Ceiling Stains: How to Remove and Paint 24.02.2011 3:23

Learn how to remove and paint over a stained and discolored bathroom ceiling. Find out how to use the proper primer before painting over a water stain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Get Your Furnace Cleaned 24.02.2011 3:24

Learn how to get your furnace cleaned. Find out how having your furnace cleaned can help your avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Install a Heated Driveway to Melt Snow 24.02.2011 3:17

Learn how to install a heated driveway to melt snow. Find out how to find a local contractor to install a heating system for under your driveway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Use Mold-Proof Drywall in a Bathroom 24.02.2011 2:21

Learn why you should use mold-proof drywall in a bathroom. Find out why you should install a shower stall before drywall when remodeling a bathroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hard Grout on Tile: Can It Be Removed? 24.02.2011 2:21

Learn if hard grout on tile can be removed. Find out how hardened grout on glazed ceramic tile can be scraped off, but grout on unglazed tile is permanent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Convert a Tub into a Shower Stall 24.02.2011 3:31

Learn how to convert a tub into a shower stall. Find out why replacing a tub with a stall shower is a big remodeling job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toilet Flushing Problems May Mean an Obstruction 24.02.2011 2:33

Learn why toilet flushing problems may mean an obstruction. Find out how to remove an obstruction in a toilet drain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Update a Formica Countertop 24.02.2011 2:18

Learn how to update a Formica countertop. Find out how to re-laminate the surface of a worn, old or ugly laminate countertop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fireplace Maintenance Tips for Old Houses 24.02.2011 2:37

Learn about fireplace maintenance for old houses. Find out how to hire a home inspector to check to see if your chimney is lined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eliminate Condensation on Thermal Pane Windows 24.02.2011 3:18

Learn how to eliminate condensation on thermal pane windows. Find out why you might want to contract the manufacturer of your thermal pane replacement windows if you're experiencing winter time condensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Identifying Water Damage Problems Under Laminate Flooring 24.02.2011 2:21

Find out the reason a laminate floor has buckled. Learn why a vapor barrier won't protect a laminate floor from a major water leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Installing Basement Egress Windows 24.02.2011 3:26

Find sources for basement egress window systems that will meet the requirements for home safety and security. Learn what remodeling might need to be done to install the window systems in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Replacing Mortar in a Brick Wall 24.02.2011 2:08

Learn what repointing a brick wall means. Find out whether or not replacing mortar in a brick wall should be left up to a professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Safely Remove a Glass Mirror From Drywall 24.02.2011 2:58

Find out how to safely remove a large glass plate mirror from drywall. Learn whether it it best to hire a professional to remove the mirror from the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hire a Home Inspector Before Closing On Your New Home 24.02.2011 3:37

Learn why hiring a home inspector is a good idea before you close on your new home. Find out how an independent professional home inspector can save you alot of money if something should happen in your new home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Replacing Window Hardware 24.02.2011 2:35

Find out how to replace Jalosy hardware for better fitting windows. Learn what to do in case the glass doesn't fit in the hardware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acid Staining a Concrete Porch Floor 24.02.2011 3:37

Learn how acid staining a stamped concrete porch floor may or may not give you the results you want. Find out a good online source that has all your concrete staining needs, and will lead you in the right direction for acid staining your porch floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dealing With Property Damage Prior to Closing 24.02.2011 4:07

Learn how to deal with property damage to your home that has occured after your purchase of the home and prior to the closing. Find out who is responsible for the property damage and how to properly assess the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices