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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 Replace Caulk 05.11.2019 3:33

Find out how to remove old bathtub caulk and re-caulk the tub. Get the trick of the trade for filling up the tub with water so it is weighted down while you caulk it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kitchen Cabinet Renovation 02.11.2019 3:31

Get tips on renovating your kitchen cabinets. Learn how to choose the right type of cabinets for your kitchen and how to install base cabinets on top of laminate flooring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gutters for a Curved Roof? 02.11.2019 4:16

Find out the solution for rain dripping down from a curved section of roof without gutters. Get tips on installing a diverter, which is an angled piece of metal that would send water to the right and left of the front stairs so it doesn't fall on your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Repair a Crumbling Basement Wall 01.11.2019 2:53

Learn what you would need to do to repair a crumbling plaster foundation wall in a basement. Get tips on what to do to restore the Michigan or Yankee wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toilet Bowl Fills When Flushed. Is There a Clog? 31.10.2019 3:11

Find out what could be causing a toilet bowl to fill when flushed - and how to fix the problem. Plus, learn how to replace a flush and fill valve, and how to plunge a clogged toilet the correct, effective way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hardwood Floor Over Concrete 30.10.2019 3:01

If you have a concrete floor is it possible to add hardwood in top? The answer is maybe but you'd be better off with one of many alternatives that look like hardwood without the hassle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Showers on Upper Floors of an Older Home 29.10.2019 4:16

Learn what could be causing second- and third- floor shower water to go cold when plumbing's used on a lower floor - and how to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rusted Metal Ceiling in Basement 27.10.2019 2:42

Find out what to do about a rusted metal ceiling in your basement. Get tips on scraping off as much rust as possible and using an oil-based primer such as Rust-Oleum. Also consider painting your garage floor with a good-quality epoxy paint to seal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remove Old Materials From Concrete Before Repainting 25.10.2019 4:20

Learn why it is best to remove old paint from concrete before applying new paint. Find out what to use to repair the masonry before applying primer and new paint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cleaning Sticky Closet Racks 23.10.2019 1:51

Learn about how to clean stickiness off plastic coated closet racks. Find tips for cleaning sticky surfaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Getting Rid of Refrigerator Odor 22.10.2019 1:59

Pinpointing the cause of a smelly refrigerator can be tough, but there are natural and chemical methods for getting rid of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Replace an Underground Home's Ceiling? 21.10.2019 3:42

Underground homes are uncommon, but they exist. Replacing their roofs - roofs often covered in grass! - requires a unique approach to hiring contractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Remove Adhesive From Original Hardwood Floors 20.10.2019 2:42

Find out what's needed to safely remove adhesive from original hardwood floors - and whether this is a DIY job, or best handled by a pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Restore a Porcelain Bathtub to Its Original Color 20.10.2019 2:19

Learn which options exist for restoring an old bathrub, including stripping and relining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Are My "Clog-Free" Gutters Overflowing? 19.10.2019 3:08

Gutters claiming to be clog-free are nonetheless prone to other problems. Find out what might be causing water to overflow from them, and get tips on alternate types of replacement gutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Remove Roof Moss 16.10.2019 2:24

Find out how to clean moss from a roof. The best way to get rid of it is with a mildicide, which could be as simple as bleach and water or a housecleaning product like JOMAX or OxiClean. Pour it on, let it sit, then use a stiff bristle brush like a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Insulate Around a Sink 15.10.2019 2:29

Get tips on how to insulate a sink so that water sounds warmer longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Replace Baseboard Heat with Electric Furnace? 15.10.2019 2:16

Find out why you shouldn't consider an electric furnace if natural gas is available in your area. The installation costs for a natural gas furnace will be similar, but it will save you a lot of money in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Fix a Leaky Gutter 14.10.2019 2:36