Leslie Segrete

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Education EN ↓ 2091 episodes

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...

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Leslie Segrete

Episodes

Learn Which Home Improvements Pay Off Big at Tax Time, Find Space in the Smallest Rooms, and Complete Your Half-Finished Projects Once and For All 24.12.2014 42:34

Don't get so caught up showing off your home improvements that you forget to show the receipts to Uncle Sam! Discover how renovations and upgrades can help your bottom line this fiscal year. Let HGTV design star Genevieve Gorder show you how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avoid Bed Bugs During Holiday Travel, Learn Where to Find Domestically-Manufactured Tool, and Make Sure Your Gas Fireplace is Safe 17.12.2014 42:05

Bed bugs like to hitch rides back home with travelers – so make sure you’re not one of them. Contribute to the American economies by knowing how and where to find American-made tools. Use our safety checklist to make sure your gas fireplace is safe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Hot New Remedy for Cold Showers, Keeping Track of Valuables, and Picking Out the Perfect Christmas Tree 12.12.2014 38:32

Avoid frigid showers once and for all. Don’t let forgetfulness add to the stress – and cost - of a home invasion. Find out which Christmas tree is perfect for you and your space. Plus, get answers to your home improvement questions about, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preventing Ladder Injuries, Reducing Clutter from Device Chargers,, and Keeping Your Driveway Safe from Winter Wear and Tear. 10.12.2014 39:33

Avoid damage and injury with our ladder safety tips. Discover an innovative way of condensing – and eliminating – unsightly chargers and adaptors throughout your home. Protect your driveway’s surface from weather-induced damage. Plus get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holiday Electric Bill Savings, Preparing Your Lawn and Garden for Winter, and Safeguarding Your House Against Holiday Hazards 05.12.2014 39:42

Keep spending down even as holiday lights and decorations burn bright. Reduce next spring’s yard work by keeping grass and greenery alive through winter. Take steps toward preventing common holiday household accidents. Plus get answers to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gifts for Gadget-Lovers, Help Your Home’s Exterior in One Fell Swoop, and Add Productivity and Relaxation to Your Holiday Season 03.12.2014 39:43

Give the perfect gifts to everyone on your list. Make the one big change that will boost your home’s look – and value. Get help streamlining December busyness. Plus answers to your home improvement questions about, preparing to sell house, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Take Holiday Entertaining Up a Few Notches, Make Your Home Senior-Friendly, and Never Worry About an Open Garage Door Again 28.11.2014 39:05

Discover easy, inexpensive tricks for throwing a holiday party they’ll never forget. Learn how to add safety and accessibility to senior citizens’ homes. Find out how to check in on – and control – your garage door from any location – and from Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Revisiting Your Recyclables, Real Estate Trends You Need to Know, and Advice for Installing Wainscoating. 26.11.2014 39:06

Learn the surprising fate of all those plastics you dragged to the curb, discover the next wave in home buying, and find out your options for adding wainscoating to your space. Plus, get answers to your home improvement questions about, cleaning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Save Money on Water, Kitchen Cabinet 101 and Score Big on Tailgating 21.11.2014 39:06

Learn how to cut down on water use – and your monthly bill – by using plastic products. Get rules of thumb for replacing kitchen cabinets before you spend that first dime. Bring comfort and convenience to your next tailgate party. Plus, get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Hide Flatscreen TV Wires and Cables, Must-Know Risks About Flame Retardant Chemicals, and Never Hang a Crooked Shelf of Piece of Artwork Again 19.11.2014 39:08

Bring your TV picture into focus by getting unsightly wires out of view. Find out what you should know about flame-retardant chemicals, which are in most consumer products and could be linked to deadly diseases. Learn about a level that’ll bring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sell Your Home Fast By Appealing to Younger Buyers, Eliminate Plumbing Odors on Your Own, and Learn How to Up Your Recycling Game 14.11.2014 39:05

Discover out the must-haves of the fastest-growing group of homebuyers: Young people. Learn how to eliminate drainage system odors without calling a plumber. Get easy ways to eliminating household waste. Plus, get answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Pick the Perfect Paintbrush, Affordable and Energy Saving Custom Window Treatments, Learn What Household Trash You can Recycle, Tips to Help Your Refrigerator Run Efficiently and more 12.11.2014 39:06

Learn how to pick the perfect paintbrush for any type of paint. Find out how custom window treatments will give you the look, feel and energy savings that off-the-rack drapes can’t. Are you doing enough to recycle household waste? Learn exactly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four Flooring Trends for 2015, Fireplace Safety Tips, How Trees Affect the Soundscape, Holiday Kitchen Safety and more 07.11.2014 39:34

Get a sneak peak at the hottest flooring trends for 2015, including colors and wood species that will make their way into flooring showrooms next year. Make sure your fireplace and chimney are safe before using them this winter. Learn how trees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fixing Drafty Windows, Bringing the Outdoors Inside, Range Vent Safety Tips and more 05.11.2014 39:07

Learn how to keep cold gusts and drafts outside where they belong. Get step-by-step advice for creating an indoor container garden. Learn why your stove's vent hood is the key to maintaining healthy indoor air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adding Value Before Selling, Raising Your Home, Going Greener in Your Garden 31.10.2014 39:02

Find out which upgrades and improvements bring bang for your buck when you sell. Learn options for raising your home to avoid flood damage – and sky-high insurance premiums. Find out how to go even greener in your yard and garden. Plus, get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winter Fire Safety, How to Increase Outdoor Lighting, Create a Comfortable Guest Space, How to Build Your Own Retaining Wall and more 29.10.2014 39:32

Learn how to prevent fires during peak season by using your appliances safely. Daylight savings time ends, leaving us with less light. Find out how you can light the exterior of your home for safety and security with low-voltage lighting. The Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hands-Free Faucets, a New Dawn for Awnings, and Getting Rid of Things That Go Bump in the Night 24.10.2014 39:04

Hoping to dodge the flu this winter? Cut down on germs - and worries - with the addition of a hands-free faucet in your kitchen or bathroom. Discover why awnings are making a mean, green comeback. Learn how to get rid of squeaks, creaks, and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn How to Save on Energy Bills, Halloween Dos and Don’ts, How to Avoid Emergency Plumbing Calls During the Holiday Season and more 22.10.2014 39:00

Are energy bills sucking your wallet dry? Learn how to avoid drains that come from vampire electronics, which keep using electricity when you’re not using them. Get advice on last minute Halloween dos and don’ts to keep trick-or-treaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Halloween Home Safety, Keeping Vacation Properties Mold-Free, and Getting Rid of Drafts Once and For All 17.10.2014 38:50

Pick up tips for keeping trick-or-treaters safe on your property. Learn how to keep mold from forming in boats, RVs, and second homes during winter months. Discover a little-known way to pinpoint where and how your home is losing efficiency. Plus, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Making the Most of Unused Space, Getting Rid of Unwanted Noise 15.10.2014 39:02

Optimized storage boosts your productivity and your home’s value – so learn how to maximize your home’s nooks and crannies. And stop making work calls from closets by installing an easy solution for household noise. Plus get answers to your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Money Pit Helps This Old House Wrap Up Season 35, How an Architect Can Help with Any Home Renovation, How to Bring an Old House Up to Date with the Right Mechanical System Upgrade and more 10.10.2014 38:35

The Money Pit is on location at the site of the home being renovated for the 35th season of This Old House. Learn how hiring an architect can benefit your home remodel and renovation. How to bring an older home up to current standards with the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Money Pit Joins This Old House for the 35th Season Wrap Episode, How to Use Salvaged and Reclaimed Items in Your Renovation, Replacing Outdated and Unsafe Building Materials and more 08.10.2014 38:56

Tom and Leslie join the entire cast and crew of This Old House as they wrap their 35th season on the air. Learn about the current project in Boston. Find out how to use salvaged and reclaimed items in your home renovation, including what is Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Open House Pitfalls to Avoid, Money Protection Tips for Weather Emergencies, and Bathroom Lighting Tips That Will Lift the Room’s Look – and Your Spirits. 03.10.2014 39:05

Learn open house do’s and don’ts that get offers rolling in. Discover how to keep your finances safe from weather-related damage. Get bathroom lighting tips that will flip the switch on a whole new look. Plus, get answers to your home improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Avoid Gutter Cleaning, Get a Garage Door Makeover, Rid Your Home of Mold without Bleach and more 01.10.2014 39:21

Fall chores include gutter cleaning. But if that’s a job you don’t want to do, you can learn how to avoid it with a gutter protection system that will keep leaves and debris from clogging your gutters. If your garage door is plain, white and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Benefits of Standby Home Generators, Money-Saving DIY Plumbing Repairs, and Getting Rid of Mold Once and For All 26.09.2014 38:21

Get the ins and outs of protecting your home from power outages with the help of a standby home generator. Save money by learning which plumbing problems don’t require the help of a pro. Learn how to get rid of reoccurring mold without the use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices