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...

Author

Leslie Segrete

Episodes

How to Update Your Garage Opener, Bringing a Laundry Room Upstairs, Septic Problems Solved and more 15.08.2012 40:01

Learn which garage door opener works best with your garage door and why you should upgrade your current opener. Bring your basement laundry room upstairs for more convenient washing chores. Find out the best way to maintain your septic system. Plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tips on Buying a House, How to Board-Up Windows in an Emergency, Turn Your Backyard into a Theater, and more. 10.08.2012 38:23

This might be the right time to buy a home. Get smart tips on how to buy a house. Learn how to be prepared for the worst with an emergency window board-up. You can turn your own backyard into a theater. It’s not as hard as you might think. Plus get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tips on Cooling Your Home without the Air Conditioner, Ways to Make Bathtub Cleaning Easier, Decorating a Dorm Room, and more 08.08.2012 38:42

Learn ways you can cool your home besides just using an air conditioner. Learn how you can cut your bathtub cleaning time in half. Get tips on how to decorate a dorm room, plus get answers to your home improvement questions such as – fixing leaky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How To Maintain Your Lawn in the Heat of Summer, How to Save Water and Money When Washing Your Car, Learn the Best Kitchen Counters for Your Needs, and More. 03.08.2012 38:19

Find out why cutting back on mowing and watering may save your lawn in summer. Washing your car at a car wash instead of home may be more eco-friendly. Learn about the options available in kitchen counter surfaces. Plus get answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pool Safety, Quick Bathroom Renovation, Private Insurance Adjuster Benefits and More 01.08.2012 37:54

How to keep kids safe in your backyard pool, get advice on quick and easy bathroom renovation that can leave you with a finished product in just one day. Find out how your own insurance adjuster can negotiate a better settlement on your homeowners’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Get Properly Fitting Screens, Learn How to Replace a Broken Window, Replace Your Rarely-Used Bathtub With a Shower, and more. 27.07.2012 38:00

Learn how you can get screens that fit properly to keep bugs out. Learn how to replace a broken window yourself. How to update a bathroom by replacing a bathtub with a shower. Plus get answers to your home improvement question such as – insulating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Update Your Home Phone Service, Get Help with Your Electric Bill from Your Power Company, How to Control Humidity in Your Home, and more 25.07.2012 38:09

Learn how to add high-tech features to your home phone, wile making nationwide calls for free. Your electric company may be able to help you lower the cost to cool your home. Learn about a device that can lower humidity in your home. Plus get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Value-Adding Changes to Make to Your Home, How to Remove a Boulder, Cut Down on Sun Rays in Your Home Without Sacrificing Your Views, and more 20.07.2012 38:15

Learn which changes you can make to your home to add value. Learn how to remove a large rock that could be in the way of your building or planting project. You can cut down on damaging, hot sunrays without completely blocking the view your windows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transform Your Bathroom Without Ripping Out Plumbing, How To Dispose of Waste After a Remodel, How to Build a Block Wall, and more 18.07.2012 38:04

Learn how you can save time and money on a bathroom remodel. Find out a solution to the problems of waste after a remodeling project. Learn how a well-positioned and sturdy wall can dramatically improve your yard. Plus get answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Choose Water-Proof Basement Flooring, Mini-Duct Air Conditioners Can Cut Down Cooling Costs, Transform Your Porch into a Screened-in Area to Avoid Bugs, and more. 13.07.2012 37:50

Learn which materials are best for basement flooring. Get tips on installing mini-duct air conditioners. Learn an easy way to enjoy back yard time without the hassle of bugs. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions such as, composite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Easy Way to Install Wainscoting, Natural Ways to Banish Bugs, How to Inspect Your Home After a Storm, and more. 11.07.2012 39:10

Learn how you can easily transform a room using wainscoting. How to get rid of bugs and pests by making small, natural changes. Inspecting your home for damage after a storm. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions such as, venting roofs, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Yard, The Right Way to Fertilize a Lawn, How to Install a Basketball Hoop, and more. 06.07.2012 37:48

Learn how to keep mosquitoes from breeding in your yard. Learn the best way to fertilize a lawn to keep it green. Installing a basketball hoop is easier than you might think. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions such as – ant & beetle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Screens to Keep Mosquitoes Out Without Ruining the Look of Your Windows, How to Grow a Vertical Garden, Learn Which Skylight Is Right for You, and more 04.07.2012 38:37

Learn how the right screen can keep bugs out without sacrificing your view. Learn how to grow a garden on a wall to save energy and cut food costs. Learn how to pick a skylight that fits your home’s needs. Plus get answers to your home improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn About Concrete Stamping, Mold Prevention Made Easy, Flag-Flying Etiquette, and more 29.06.2012 38:46

Learn about a process called stamping that turns durable concrete into a work of art. How to prevent dangerous mold from growing in your home. Learn how to fly the flag to show respect for Old Glory on this Fourth of July. Plus get answers to your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tips on Caring for Your Wooden Deck, Fireworks Safety, Cellular Shades, and More 27.06.2012 39:55

Learn how you can make caring for your deck easier. Get tips on using Independence Day fireworks safely. Get advice on using remote controlled cellular shades to cut down on harsh sunlight that can fade furniture and floors. . Plus get answers to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Supplies to Have Handy for Hurricane Season, Deck Safety, Adding Sunlight Inside Without Adding Heat, and more. 22.06.2012 38:43

Learn what you should keep handy during hurricane season, even if you don’t live on the coast. How to keep your family safe while enjoying time on the deck. Learn how adding sidelites to your front door can add light without driving up cooling costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How To Get Home Phone Service for Free, Energy Efficient Front Doors, How To Repair a Concrete Driveway, and more. 20.06.2012 38:52

Learn about a new service that lets you beat rising phone prices. Front doors should be attractive, but also energy efficient. Learn which door ranks number one for efficiency. You can repair a concrete driveway yourself without spending a fortune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Create a Butterfly Garden in Your Yard, Painting Made Easier and Faster, Redo Your Shower Without Retiling, and More 15.06.2012 38:40

Learn how to attract some of nature’s most beautiful creatures, butterflies, to your yard. Learn about a product that can make painting easier and faster. Find out how to give your shower a brand new look without the time and expense of retiling. Plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Save Water and Money With Drought Resistant Grass, How to Tell if You Need a New Air Conditioner, Practical Tips on Lowering Your Cooling Costs, and More 13.06.2012 38:47

Learn about new kinds of grasses being developed to save water and money. Find out clues your air conditioner may be giving you that it’s time to be replaced. Learn how to lower your cooling costs with simple actions around your home. Plus get answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Keep Damaging Sun Rays Out of Your Home, Storm Windows Can Protect Your Home from the Elements, Add Beauty and Style to Your Garage Door, and more. 08.06.2012 39:22

Learn how you can block damaging sun rays simply by pushing a button. Installing storm windows makes sense and is easier than you might think. Learn how you can dress up your garage door with little maintenance. Plus get answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Safety Tips for the Kitchen, How To Prep a Gas Grill, Use Interior Doors to Add Style to Your Home, and more 06.06.2012 38:52

Learn ways you can keep from getting burned in the kitchen. Before you use your gas grill for the season you need to prep it - find out how. Adding beautifully crafted interior doors is cheaper than you might expect. Plus get answers to your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Season Preparations, Fix Your Walkway Pavers Yourself, How to Plant a Shrub the Right Way. 01.06.2012 38:57

Learn steps you can take now to prepare for a hurricane. How to fix your pavers yourself to add beauty and value to your home. Learn how to plant a shrub in your yard. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions such as, asbestos tile removal, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Set a Fence Post Without Mixing Cement, Kids Learn DIY Skills at an Early Age, How to Get Rid of Remodeling Waste Without a Dumpster, and more 30.05.2012 38:56

Learn how you can set a fence post in the ground without having to mix up messy cement. Find out about a website that’s getting kids involved with DIY projects as soon as they can hold a paintbrush. Learn one way to avoid renting a giant dumpster for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tips on Staining Your Deck and Wood Trim, How to Hang Pendant Lights Yourself, Get Your Air Conditioner Ready for Summer, and more 25.05.2012 38:52

Learn how to apply stain to your exterior wood to keep it beautiful, strong and safe. You can hang pendant lights yourself to add drama and light. Learn what to do now to keep your air conditioner running smoothly all summer. Plus get answers to your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Add Craftsman-Style Touches to Your Home, How to Remove Oil Stains from Concrete, Tips on Installing Replacement Windows, and more 23.05.2012 38:17

Learn how you can add detail to your home from the famed Craftsman era of architecture. Get tips on the best way to remove oil stains from your driveway. Learn how to install replacement windows yourself and save a bundle. Plus, get answers to your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices