The Money Pit Calls & Answers

When designing a small shower and in need of a pan below industry standard, find out why RV pans and accessories provide a clever alternative.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bathroom plumbing configured above social areas can lead to some loud - and uncomfortable - moments.  Learn what options exist for hearing less from a toilet located directly above a family room.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for sidestepping a missing garage-door remote control, as well as for finding and buying a new, compatible remote.  Also, learn how to open and close your garage door using your smartphone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If air-conditioning isn't cooling properly, there are a number of possible causes - and solutions.  Find out what to look for, who to call, and what to consider before replacing electric air conditioning and heat pumps with a fossil-fuel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether a gas stove can share a regulator with a hot water heater and furnace - and whether this is a DIY job, or one best handled by a pro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When freezing temperatures hit, vacant homes must be carefully managed.  Learn when to drain hot water heaters and plumbing to avoid freezing and broken pipes.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips for identifying a sawdust-like deposit under carpets.  Also, debunking myths about dry rot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deteriorating concrete floor?  Learn why patching compound - and not more concrete - is the best fix for crumbling or flaking concrete floors.  Plus, tips on painting concrete floors and preventing leaks in basements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get product suggestions for removing a rust stain from a porcelain toilet bowl.  Also, one small, easy step that's key to stain removal success.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recirculating hot water around the clock will prevent frozen pipes - but not efficiently.  Discover other cost-effective and energy-efficient options for keeping pipes thawed through the winter.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Removing shingles before putting down new ones is an advisable but costly addition to roof replacement.  Learn more about the trade-off that comes from layering shingles, and questions to consider before making your decision.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

High-efficiency furnaces generate a lot of moisture.  Find out the best way to repair condensation leaks, as well as how often to service a high-efficiency furnace.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how ceramic tile can be laid on mid-century crumbling linoleum or vinyl floor without first adding a cement floor, and when to check for asbestos content in the old floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether it's safe to add insulation around gas lines and other exterior pipes to minimize the cold air drafts they bring into a house.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get insights on what might be causing a patch of roofing to remain mysteriously too warm for snow to accumulate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A leaking popcorn ceiling spells trouble if you plan to keep it!  Learn which products work best for patching a flaking popcorn ceiling, and tips for applying and blending it in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Old homes often have sagging floors - learn whether its possible to level sagging floors and where to start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn to avoid costly mistakes when repairing foundation cracks and how to make sure your repair will preserve the value of your home. Find out what professional is most qualified to lend a hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn which variables to consider when deciding how many panes to shop for in new windows.  Also, other efficiency standards to keep in mind when replacing windows - including which windows to buy and install first.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tempting as it is to direct collected water into existing plumbing, find out why connecting a sump pump to a sewer line is a bad - and potentially messy - idea. Get tips, too, on advisable ways of discarding collected water.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metal roofs are costly, so are they worth the investment?  Learn the pros and cons of these investment-grade roofs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to determine whether attic insulation is still up to snuff - and, if not, whether it needs to be replaced, or just supplemented.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Solar panels and windmills do wonders for monthly energy bills, but up-front installation costs make them non-options for most homeowners.  Find out where to look for rebates to offset costs, and discover easier ways to reduce monthly costs using Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out which types of wood flooring can withstand basement moisture, and which to avoid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to restore the flow to low-flow showerheads.  Get tips on what to look for before replacing showerheads, and how to determine showerhead manufacturers whose earth-friendly products are reliable.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices