Leslie Segrete

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Does your home ever feel like “a Money Pit?”  It doesn’t have to be that way!  As host of The Money Pit Podcast, a money pit is not a disaster – it’s a home you love! Whether you’re dealing with a repair or dreaming about a reno, consider me your coach, helper or home improvement therapist for all things remodeling, decor or fix up! From bathrooms to basements, demolition to décor and gardening to garages, I'll share non-biased expertise to help you tackle your to-do’s with confidence. Taking care of a home can be a combination of love, pride and heart-stopping fear - but I promise to help you...

Author

Leslie Segrete

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.moneypit.com

Latest episode

Dec 29, 2025

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Episodes

How to Get Rid of Bees and Wasps with Getting Stung! 17.07.2019

Take the sting out of summer activities by knowing how to avoid bees and wasps. Tom & Leslie share strategies to safely clear these pesky pests, plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Homemade Tick Repellants to Keep Kids Safe 17.07.2019

Warm weather means kids are spending more and more time outside, but tics are doing the same. Tom & Leslie share tips stay clear – including a homemade tic repellant that really works, along with answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kid’s Home Alone? What They Need to Know First 15.07.2019

Just because kids may be old enough to stay home alone, they may not be able to handle a home related emergency. Tom & Leslie share an important checklist plus answer your home improvement questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paver Patio Makeovers for Concrete Slabs 10.07.2019

If you have an old worn concrete patio but would prefer to have a beautiful paver patio instead, Tom & Leslie share an easy to do this without needing to tear up all that old concrete. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grill Secrets to Step up the Sizzle 08.07.2019

And after a couple of months of heavy grilling, your gas grill may need an extreme makeover of its own. Tom & Leslie have tips for a simple mid-season grill cleaning to step up the sizzle! Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Avoid Summertime Electrical Dangers 03.07.2019

Summer is a season when we put a lot of stress on our electrical systems. Tom & Leslie share three pro projects that can help make sure your wiring is up for the job. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best Questions to Ask Your Contractor 01.07.2019

If you are planning a project that requires the skills of a pro, its important you find a contractor you can trust, that does good work and one that you get along well with! Tom & Leslie share what questions to ask when hiring a pro, plus answer to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t Let Furnishings Fade Away 26.06.2019

Harsh and direct sunlight can fade furniture and floors, not to mention raise energy costs. Tom & Leslie tell you about a way you can shut out the damaging rays with the push of a button. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Money Saving Tips for Thirsty Lawns 24.06.2019

As weather gets warmer, your lawn needs more water to stay green – which also leads to a LOT of wasted water. Tom & Leslie share tips to help you cut water costs without losing a luscious lawn in the process. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stop Summer Electricity Fails and Keep the AC Flowing 19.06.2019

Summer is a season when we put a lot of demands on our electrical systems. Tom & Leslie share tips on how to stop blowing breakers so the AC keeps flowing and the lights stay on, plus answer your home improvement questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stopping Summer Power Outages 17.06.2019

Summer is a season when we put a lot of demands on our electrical systems. Tom & Leslie share tips on how to stop blowing breakers so the AC keeps flowing and the lights stay on, plus answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Living Big in Small Spaces 12.06.2019

Want to live in a home that’s well built, uses less energy and needs need’s less maintenance? Tom & Leslie share tips on why pre-fab homes may be the way to go. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cooking up a New Kitchen for Inside and Out 10.06.2019

Ready for a new space to cook up the family meals? Tom & Leslie have tips for new indoor and outdoor kitchens, plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Great Garden Ideas for Early Summer Planting 05.06.2019

Are you itching to get your garden growing but wondering what you should start to plant NOW? Tom & Leslie have TIPS on a few plants suited for early summer planting and late summer eating, plus answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Make sure your home stays safe and secure 03.06.2019

Did you struggle to stay comfortable last summer? If so, now’s a great time for an AC upgrade to improve comfort AND efficiency. We’ll have A/C upgrade tips to help you keep cool without breaking the bank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Contract with a Contractor 28.05.2019

Are you planning to hire a pro to help you with a project this spring? Tom & Leslie say good communication is the key to a good outcome. Learn what needs to be spelled out in your contract to make sure the jobs gets done right, plus answers to your home improvement questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Water Quality How-To’s, Natural Pools and Keeping Wildlife out of Gardens 27.05.2019

The warmer it gets the more water we drink and if you’re concerned about water quality and taste, Tom & Leslie highlight a couple of easy steps you can take to protect the water in your own home, plus, answers to your home improvement questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Money Pit Broadcasts from the Top Products Pavilion at the 2019 National Hardware Show 22.05.2019

Learn all about the National Hardware Show and get inside info on the home improvement trends for spring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Money Pit Broadcasts from the 2019 National Hardware Show 20.05.2019

Learn all about the National Hardware Show and get inside info on the home improvement trends for spring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Water Saving Solutions in Time for Summer 15.05.2019

Summer is a season where water gets wasted – lots of it! Tom & Leslie share how new fixtures & faucets can actually do the water saving for you, saving hundreds of dollars every single year! Plus, get answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toughest Easy-Clean Kitchen Countertops & More 13.05.2019

Kitchens may be the busiest room in your house and the countertop need to be able to take all the wear and tear. Tom & Leslie share tips on how to pick the most durable and easiest to clean tops, plus answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Fast Ways to Add Instant Curb Appeal & More 08.05.2019

Looking for a fun and easy spring project to add instant curb appeal to your home? Tom & Leslie share FIVE that’ll do just that. Plus answers to your home improvement questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Save Money Moving & More 06.05.2019

If you’re getting ready to move to a new home or apartment, key steps taken now can save time, hassle and lots of cash. Tom and Leslie share tips plus answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earth-Friendly Home Improvement Ideas 29.04.2019

Tom & Leslie share earth-friendly home improvement ideas this hour, to help you save energy, water and money. Plus learn how to spot storm damage before it causes major leaks, and get the answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors 24.04.2019

Good fences make good neighbors but how exactly do you build a good fence? Well, for us that’s the kind you won’t have to build over and over again because it gets destroyed by rot, termites and carpenter ants! Tom & Leslie share solutions, plus answers to your home improvement questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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