The Money Pit Calls & Answers

When winter is approaching, soil settling can leave pipes exposed in a crawlspace and leave pipes at risk for freezing! Listen here to learn about easy solutions to this problem! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When remodeling your basement, there are many types of insulation your can use to block out sounds, keep the basement dry, and keep the basement warm. Listen here to learn the differences and which type is the best to get your job done! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is your chimney deterioriating faster than you want it to? Listen here to find out the best ways to repair or replace it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're planning a basement remodeling project, hiding heating ducts could be a part of the project. Find out how to frame around ducts so that they can be concealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the first step you should take to determine if well water needs a softener or filer.  Plus, get maintenance tips for well water pumps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to reinforce a header for a garage door. Get tips on using a flinch plate to stiffen up the wood beams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corian countertops are tough but when they're damaged, repair must be properly done. Get tips for repair of scratches in Corian countertops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An older duct system can limit a heater's effectiveness.  Find out how to determine whether warming a chronically cold room requires replacing older ducts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wood siding takes a lot to maintain and will decay over time. When that happens, newer composite options can deliver the same look with zero maintenance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's nothing better on a chilly morning than setting foot on a warm floor! Get tips on the best way to install a heated floor with efficiency and style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the tub faucet fails, is there a way to reach it without tearing open the wall? Unfortunately not but here's a way to minimize the damage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When energy bills are high, the reasons aren't always clear. Find out the best way to identify the cause and best path to lower high energy bills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laminate floor is a popular option but how is it made, and is it durable? Learn how laminate flooring is made and how to choose a product that stands up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on assessing why an interior floor is sinking, and how to fix the damage. Plus, learn the three types of foundations that exist in traditional residential homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn which steps to take before installing a tankless water heater in a hard water area.  Also, get Money Pit's opinion on tankless water heaters - their functionality, efficiency, and reputation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Outbuildings are on the rise.  They're great DIY projects, but require some considerations.  Learn which steps and materials are key when adding sheds, greenhouses, or other structures to your property.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the pros and cons of letting a blower motor run constanty.  Plus, get a rule-of-thumb for determining whether your HVAC system is short-cycling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flat roofs are frequently covered by pitched roofs - a conversion that has benefits but can present challenges, too.  Learn what you can do to improve insulation and ventilation in a home where a flat roof still exists.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are your kitchen cabinet doors faded or damaged?  Learn how to refinish them - an inexpensive alternative to replacing or even refacing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover which water heater is best in a vacation home that's empty - and cold - all winter.  Plus, get tips for adding efficiency and savings to your water heater - and bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why you might hear popping sounds when air conditioning turns on, whether it's cause for worry, and what to do about it.  Plus, get advice for quieting noisy pipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All it takes it two products to repair a large crack in a garage floor.  Get the details, and learn how to keep the crack from reappearing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Modular, or pre-fab, homes sometimes raise eyebrows.  Learn what Money Pit thinks about these homes that are assembled in factories then transported to their designated site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what condensation means for a window. Plus, window replacement sounds daunting and expensive, but can save homeowners money in the long run. Get the details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the most affordable product available for soundproofing an existing residential room or space.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices