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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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Can I Paint or Stain Exterior Cedar White? 20.11.2015 2:11

Staining outdoor wood requires specific products. Learn what steps to take to turn both finished and unfinished exterior wood white. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are High-Efficiency Furnace Filters Worth It? 20.11.2015 4:28

Learn whether there's any truth to the rumor that high-efficiency furnace filters shorten the life of blower motors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Insulate a Soil Stack 20.11.2015 2:45

All homes have a stack. That's the part of a plumbing system that connects interior plumbing to the sewer and vents gases out of a building. If yours goes up through the attic, you might want to insulate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Seal a Foundation Wall to Prevent Mice from Entering 20.11.2015 4:09

Mice can enter through the smallest gaps and cracks. Get tips on how to seal a foundation to preven mice from entering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is Hot Water Coming from Cold Water Faucet? 20.11.2015 4:02

Learn how to troubleshoot when you get hot water coming throught the cold water tap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wood-Fired Boiler, Oil-Fired Boiler, or Electric Heat - Which Is Best? 20.11.2015 3:56

Get the pros and cons of several types of heat in a cold climate, and learn whether glycol or 100% water is best in heating lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can I Combine Kitchen and Bathroom Exhaust Vents? 20.11.2015 2:15

Learn which exhaust vents can and can't be combined - and whether flexible or smooth ducting is ideal for the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Determine if a Wall is Load Bearing 20.11.2015 2:12

Many homeowners would like an open floor plan by removing walls. Before you do that, you need to determine if a wall is load bearing. Here is advice on how to do that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should I Replace An Attic Fan with a Ridge Vent? 20.11.2015 4:09

Understanding how home air pressure works is key to choosing between different types of ventilation. Learn a common misconception about attic fans, and how to differentiate them from whole-house fans - as well as whether Money Pit recommends attic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Can I Seal Gaps And Keep Rodents Out? 20.11.2015 2:35

Sometimes closing up gaps is all it takes to keep rodents out in nature where they belong - but not any sealant or material will do. Discover which materials stand up against critters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shower Door Buildup: Limescale? 20.11.2015 2:14

If you have a foggy, white build up on your shower door, it's most likely limescale. Learn how to perform a test that will tell you for sure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Installing Ceiling Fans: A DIY Job? 20.11.2015 2:31

Learn what's involved in wiring a ceiling fan, and get tips on hiring an electrician for this and other household jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Can I Clean Mastic Adhesive From an Unglazed Tile? 20.11.2015 2:11

Get tips for trying to remove dried ceramic adhesive from a DIY tile project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Fix Leaking Bathroom Ceiling 20.11.2015 2:56

Learn the top cause of bathroom ceiling leaks, and tips for how to stop them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Fix a Sagging Foundation 20.11.2015 2:59

Older homes can have many foudation issues, including a sagging foundation. Learn the important steps to take in any major structural repair, like a fixing a sagging foundation, to avoid more problems later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Fix For Squeaky Hardwood Floors 20.11.2015 2:14

Discover why hardwood floors make so much noise, and how to quiet them - including the tools you'll need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roof Leaking: How to Fix Properly? 20.11.2015 6:05

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Best Product for Cleaning Smoke Damage in Walls 20.11.2015 1:45

Getting smoke damage out of walls is impossible, but discover the product that keeps it - and its smell - sealed in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is Leftover Touch-Up Paint Shinier Than the First Coat? 20.11.2015 3:07

Learn what options exist for matching leftover touch-up paint to the original coat beneath it - which might have faded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's the Best Insulation for Attics? 20.11.2015 3:32

Attics require two different types of venting. Learn how they work, and what to keep in mind as you install them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tankless Water Heaters: Good for Houses With a Lot of People? 20.11.2015 2:52

Discover why tankless water heaters are a good choice for large houses with multiple bathrooms - unless your home uses a certain heating fuel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Does My Oven Take a Long Time to Preheat? 20.11.2015 2:07

An oven that's slow to heat up could be the sign of a simple obstruction - or a larger issue putting your home and family at risk. Learn which steps to take for a diagnosis, and which risky moves to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Idea for Hard to Paint Surface 20.11.2015 3:26

If you've got a hard to paint surface, like a wall that is concrete block or one that is damp, you can get advice on how to paint that surface so that the paint adheres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Do I Cut a Hole In a Roof Eavestrough for a Downspout? 20.11.2015 2:21

Is there a way to stamp out a hole in an eavestrough, or does it need to be cut out inch by inch? Find out - and learn which tools are needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Floor Under Carpet Squeaks: How Can I Stop It? 20.11.2015 4:38

Silencing a loud, squeaky floor requires a few additional steps when the floor is covered by carpet. Learn which steps to take - and which tools to use - to pull back the carpet cover and quiet the plywood underneath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices