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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 an Electric Fuse Box Installed Outside? 15.07.2014 3:32

Find out under what conditions an electrical fuse panel should be installed on a home's exterior - and whether or not it requires extra protection. Also, get tips for fuse box safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can I Install Metal Roofing Over Shingles? 15.07.2014 1:38

Find out whether installing metal roofing over twenty-year-old shingles - rather than removing them - is worth the time and money saved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seller Hid Home Defects: Options for Sellers that Fail to Disclose Problems Before a Sale 15.07.2014 3:51

Find out whether legal counsel is worth seeking when a seller failed to disclose leaks that obviously existed before the home was sold. Also, learn why home inspections are crucial to home buying - especially when purchasing a for sale by owner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grass Wont Grow in Section of Lawn 15.07.2014 2:28

Find out why some parts of your yard might grow grass better than others, and what you can do to even out growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should I Leave Space Between Thermal Barrier and Wall Insulation? 15.07.2014 4:19

Find out how much separation is needed between block and frame, and other crucial advice for adding insulation and a thermal barrier to a preexisting bedrom wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chemical-Free Ways to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees 15.07.2014 3:36

Discover a few organic chemical-free options for keeping carpenter bees away, and find out whether repainting or refinishing natural wood will do the trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Outdoor Columns: Painting and Replacing 15.07.2014 5:17

Get helpful hints for keep pollen, dirt, and other wind-blown deposits from landing on wet exterior paint. Also, some fresh, enduring ideas for replacing wood exterior columns with composite columns or decorative wraps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Right Product for Weatherstripping Fiberglass Double Doors 15.07.2014 2:15

Get DIY tips on using weatherstripping to replace insulation on the astragal - or the strip between two double doors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Electric Tankless Water Heater: Buy or Not? 15.07.2014 2:27

Find out what you need to know before considering an electric tankless water heater. Also, a simple solution for cutting energy bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Options for Leaking Kitec Plumbing Pipes 15.07.2014 3:28

Get advice on replacing and preventing leaking Kitec pipes in hard-to-access foundations. Also, learn about Kitec product recalls and class action lawsuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hot to Get Rid of Bathroom Drain Odors 15.07.2014 3:13

Find out why bathroom drains sometimes emit a foul, sewage-like odor - and what to do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should You Place Wood Window Box Planter Against Foundation? 15.07.2014 3:06

Window box planters add beauty, but the water they hold can wreak havoc on window frames and homes' foundations. Find out how to add window boxes without damaging your dwelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Algea or Mold: How to Get Rid of Dark Spots on Deck 15.07.2014 3:22

Find out possible causes for dark gray spots on wood decking including algea and mold - and ways to get rid of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oil-Fired Hot Water Heater or Electric Water Heater: Pros and Cons 15.07.2014 3:10

Electric hot water heaters are cheaper than oil heaters to buy and install - but have a shorter lifespan, and are pricier to run. Weigh the pros and cons of replacing an oil tank heater with an electric one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Replace Dead Sod 15.07.2014 4:40

Find out and when and how to till and replace sod that never "took" - including a key step before planting any new seed, and advice for weed removal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deteriorating Decks: Repairing and Finishing 15.07.2014 3:08

Get tips on repairing and finishing a partially deteriorated deck - including a money-saving idea for extending the life of some boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should I Install a Whole-House Humidifier? 07.03.2014 2:21

Learn about how different types of humidifiers work and get tips on checking out Aprilaire, a trusted HVAC brand, if you're interested in a whole-home humidifier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding the Source of a Bad Odor in Your Home 07.03.2014 2:48

Find out why the source of a bad odor in your home is probably the kitchen sink or bathroom sink drain. Learn what biogas is and how to eliminate it. Get tips on using a bottle brush and bleach to clean inside your drains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Condensation Leakage from Stovepipe 07.03.2014 3:50

Find out how to solve the problem of black liquid or condensation leaking from your stovepipe. Learn why a stovepipe with too many 90-degree angles has too much resistance to overcome, leading to cooling and condensation. Get tips on replacing your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HVAC Issue: No Return Connected to Furnace 07.03.2014 2:10

If your home seems to have an incomplete HVAC system, learn why you should have an HVAC professional take a look at it to figure out the best way to correct the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hot Water: How to Make Sure Don't Run Out 07.03.2014 3:51

Find out why a 40-gallon electric water heater is the recommended setup for two bathrooms and a kitchen dishwasher that don't get much use. Learn why home value can suffer if you don't have an adequate supply of hot water for all your home's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iron Stains on Concrete Asbestos Siding 07.03.2014 1:58

Find out what to do about iron stains on concrete asbestos siding. Learn why the asbestos isn't a health risk since it's inside a cement binder. Get tips on washing the siding with TSP to take some of the stain out. But ultimately, you will have to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tile Flooring for a Bathroom: Porcelain or Ceramic? 07.03.2014 1:41

If you are planning a bathroom update, learn why ceramic tile is the more affordable choice compared to porcelain. Get tips on choosing a glazed ceramic tile with epoxy grout for a floor that is easy to clean and maintain, and will hold up over time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Add a Trap to Eliminate Gray Water Odor 07.03.2014 2:32

When your washing machine is on the same line as your sink, you can get an gray-water odor in the sink from gases. Learn how to solve the problem by putting an additional trap in the system. The trap will let the water drain, but prevent the gases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Kill Algae on Porch Carpeting without Bleach 07.03.2014 2:35

Find out how to clean porch carpeting that is covered in algae growth. Learn about an alternative to bleach, which could stain or discolor a carpet. Get tips on steam cleaning the carpeting instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices