The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

  Learn what you need to know to keep your AC running properly before the dog days of summer set in, including what is done during an AC system “tune-up”.  Find out how to create instant drama when you look up, with detailed ceiling embellishments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn how to properly and neatly refinish a deck with wood stain.  Discover why you should give your home’s exterior a pre-summer storm check up.  Get advice for using Fourth of July fireworks safely, including tips on safety and proper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get step by step advice on how to create your own backyard water feature from This Old House landscaping contractor Roger Cook.  Find out what you need to do to protect well water systems during a summer storm like a hurricane.  Learn how to use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn options for kitchen cabinet styles and determine which style is best for you.  Weigh the pros and cons of different types of television service such as fiber optic, satellite and cable to find the best option for you.  Learn the importance of a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what you need to do to make a storm ready checklist, including storing food and keeping standby power ready.  Discover an easy way to build a fire pit with step by step advice.  Get options for refinishing a worn bathtub.  Plus get answers to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Get advice on holding a successful open house to keep potential buyers interested.  How to clean your home’s garbage cans to keep them fresh and clean.  Tips on fixing cracks in walls.  Advice on weighing the pros and cons of different flooring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn what you should do after you sell that will help you be more prepared during tax time.  When severe weather is forecast, are you ready to go? Learn what you should put in a “go bag” in case you have to evacuate quickly.  Does your home have a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn how to measure any space quickly and easily with a new laser distance measurer from Stanley Tools.  Find out about an app that can turn your existing garage door opening into a smart appliance that can control the door from just about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  If you’re in the market for a new home, should you buy a new house first? Or sell your current one?  Tom and Leslie help you figure it out.  Find out how to clean and prevent mold to keep it from coming back without bleach.  Learn what steps you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Get info on products that help with garage organization, including a workbench that can be adjusted to your preferred work height. Get ideas on stone building projects for your outdoor spaces, such as a fire pit, grill surround or retaining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The countdown to the summer kickoff is on! Learn how to get your outdoor spaces ready.  Tom and Leslie have tips on how to clean your wood deck.  How to diagnose and fix rotted wood areas of your trim.  Get advice on the proper way to fly the American Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on cleaning mold and preventing it from coming back.  Find out what you need to do to get ready for summer storm season, including hurricane readiness.  Learn how you can make your backyard meals more eco-friendly with green grilling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn all about the National Hardware Show and get inside info on the home improvement trends for spring.  Get advice on a DIY paved patio, learn about smart appliances like a sump pump that texts you when there’s trouble, find out how to clean mold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn all about the National Hardware Show and get inside info on the home improvement trends for spring.  John Ratzenberger joins the program to talk about supporting and buying American made products.  Get advice on one-handed measuring, a toilet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is your house on the market?  Why wait until it sells?  Plan your move NOW so you’re ready to go when you need to.  Do you want a lush, green lawn without the chore of constant watering?  Save time and money with an underground sprinkler system.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The spring real estate market is heating up.  We’ve got buying and selling tips from the National Association of Realtors.  Learn how one simple change in the bathroom can save money and water.  Is a high efficiency toilet right for you?  And if you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newer, more energy efficient lighting options can be confusing.  There are so many options including halogen, LEDs and CFLs.  Get tips on picking the right light bulb for your fixtures. Learn what you can do to keep humidity levels from rising too Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Home improvements are hot!  Find out what home improvements make the most dollars and sense with tips on getting the best return on your investment.  Also get advice on where to go to finance your renovations.  Learn how to keep kids safe from Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Expert advice to help make cutting grass easier, along with tips to mow your lawn the right way.  Info on a product that helps prevent a common type of toilet leak that often goes undetected until it’s too late.  Get a checklist to help give Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice for a lush lawn, including why a soil test is important.  Find out about potential hidden health hazards in your home, like radon, mold and even germs.  As the weather warms and the pets are in the yard more, you may find holes around the yard.  Tom and Leslie have advice on how to stop a dog from digging holes in your yard.  Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about, no...

  Learn about the latest trends in outdoor living design so you can redecorate your outdoor space with confidence.  Warm, wet weather have your yard in full bloom? Get the best tips on how to prune a hedge.  Vegetable gardens have never been more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn how to reduce the risk of an electrical fire with a product you can install in your home yourself.  Find out how rain water collection systems work so you can water your lawn and garden during dry spells.  Discover a vinyl siding that Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t throw in the towel and buy a new vacuum if yours isn’t working well.  Learn how to troubleshoot problems and make some simple repairs yourself.  Find out how to avoid shower shock by making sure your mixing valve is working properly.  Discover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Considering starting over from scratch with your lawn?  Consider whether reseeding your lawn or laying down sod is best for you.  Learn about new paint technologies that adhere better than ever to just about anything so you can make what’s old new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on how to build a backyard play set safely and properly, with fall zones and safety checks.  Get tips on how to install DIY pendant lighting.  Learn how to set the sale price of your home to get the bottom line you want.  Plus get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices