The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

It’s a great time of year for deals on appliances.  Should you purchase an extended warranty?  Tom and Leslie help you decide.  If your faucets are old, outdated or just don’t work, find out what options there are.  And get tips and tricks for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tips for easy holiday undecorating so you are ready to deck the halls again net year.  Learn why corrugated steel tubing used in new home construction for several years, needs a safety check to make sure it was installed properly.  Find out how to get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Get tax time tips for home improvement related deductions or credits.  Small changes can yield big savings.  Hardwood floors are a popular choice.  But they do need attention from time to time. Get steps to help simplify the refinishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  The one downside to technology is that there is always the latest version of every gadget to upgrade!  Learn where and how to get rid of those old electronics you are quickly out growing.  Trees go dormant winter but that doesn’t mean they don’t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn how to cut down on household holiday waste by recycling much of that trash.  Get tips on how to fix your kitchen’s in sink disposal so you don’t have to call in a plumber on an emergency service call.  Find out what you need to know to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Get advice on how to make your address easily readable and identifiable from the street for emergency responders.  Find out how to turn a seldom-used formal living room into a usable, every day space for the whole family.  Get tips on how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean your stove’s vent hood for optimal performance.  Find out how cleaning your shower head can increase your water pressure at little to no cost.  Get info on switch plates that can be easily switched out to color coordinate with any Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forty percent of homes in the U.S. are considered unsafe.  Find out if yours has the characteristics that makes it unsafe.  Learn what to do to make your home safer.  Discover the steps to install radiant heat to warm up your house efficiently.  Get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holiday season is prime time for break-ins.  Learn if a home security system is a good option for you.  The tax year is coming to a close.  Discover which energy home improvements qualify for a tax credit.  When decorating your windows, make sure you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to have a holiday light display that will be the envy of your neighborhood and save money on your electric bill.  Get tips on staying safe on a ladder while you deck the halls.  Learn how to avoid heavy snow loads on your roof that could Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holiday entertaining is just getting started. Get tips to help you turn a ho-hum space into a home theater on a budget.  Get expert advice from This Old House plumbing contractor Richard Trethewey on the best way to restore the flow once again. Learn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are waiting for Santa Claus to pay your home a visit, you might want to make sure the chimney is clean and safe.  Learn how  find a reputable chimney sweep company.  Get advice to help keep your live tree fresh and green for the whole holiday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn how to keep your pets warm this winter and find out what will keep them safe from harsh winter weather during their daily walks.  Discover the best way to diagnose a roof leak so  you can repair it.  Uncover the newest trends homebuyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Winter time means an increase in house fires.  Learn what steps to take to protect yourself and prevent a fire.  One of the biggest causes of fires is the HUGE surge in popularity of candles.  We’ll tell you how to enjoy a warm candlelight glow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You might think spring gardening is eons away, but what you do now can mean the difference between a ho-hum garden and one that thrives.  Learn about new garage technology: an app that allows you to check on your door and close it remotely from Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly a year after Sandy struck the Jersey Shore, a fire ripped through businesses along a newly rebuilt section of the Seaside Heights boardwalk – just blocks from the site where that iconic image of the Jet Star roller coaster sitting in the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get advice on how to prepare for any severe weather event, including how to assemble a storm kit to have at the ready at all times.  Find out a great way to save time on the prep needed for any painting project, with a new product that allows you to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn how to use wall paper in small doses to add drama to living spaces of your home.  Find out how to make sure your fridge is running at its optimum efficiency.  Learn about the rebuilding process for two homeowners at the Jersey Shore.  Plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn the steps for shopping for a new mattress including how to tell the difference between firm, plush and pillow top.  Find out how you can save on your electric bill with lighting options like dimmers and sensors.  Discover where your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the victims of Hurricane Sandy, the letters A and V can be the difference between a spending hundreds of thousands of extra dollars to rebuild storm battered homes -- or not.  A and V are the names of flood zones -- mapped out by the Federal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn how to create a basement living space that is warm and dry with the right insulation.  Find out why a tankless water heater is a great way to save money and energy.  Hear a story of survival from one Hurricane Sandy victim who thought he Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out what steps to take to avoid emergency calls to the plumber during the busy holiday entertaining season.  Get step-by-step tips on re-upholstering dining room chairs with new fabric.  Get info on a product that will help you save on your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s October 29th, 2012 and Hurricane Sandy has her sights set squarely on the Jersey Shore.  Carlos Santos thinks he can outwit the storm, a decision he later realized was both completely pointless and extremely dangerous.  But he did get to file. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn how to seal drafts to save energy and money, especially in a rental unit where you can’t make permanent changes.  How to find and seal uncommon sources for air leaks that waste energy.  Learn why modular construction – prefabricated homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn how to identify and repair and trip or fall hazards outside your home before Halloween.  Find out how plastic can help you go green at home with info on insulation.  Get the steps to take to winterize your garden.  How to make sure your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices