The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Learn the smartest way to expand a bathroom and key mistakes to avoid. Get tips to control clutter.  Keep safety a priority by learning how to prevent supplicate keys from getting in the wrong hands. Learn how to clean and store window screens for the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to find the hidden sources of heat loss in your home when Tom and Leslie teach you how to track sneaky leaks that cause heat loss. Find out about a new type of electric water heater and how it can save you more money and energy than ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn replacement windows options for your home that save energy, earn tax credits and deliver comfort.  Also, Tom and Leslie get expert advice on caring for the trees on your property, including when a tree should stay and when it should go. And learn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to stop your yard from turning into a swamp after a heavy rain when Tom and Leslie interview landscape contractor Roger Cook from This Old House landscaping expert. Find out why attic insulation is the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to save Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on making carpets last by removing the dirt and avoiding damage from steam cleaners. Tom and Leslie offer the best ways to clean outside your home as well, with a pressure washer. Learn how to create glamour in the bathroom with some unusual Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Make sure your plumbing project is leak free -  we’ve got your insider’s trick of the trade to stop plumbing leaks before they start from plumbing expert, Richard Trethewey from TV's This Old House. Tom and Leslie explain why energy efficient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Living large is out - and living not so big is way in. When it comes to your home and lifestyle - downsizing is good. Architect, author and founder of the Not So Big movement - Sarah Susanka - joins Tom and Leslie. Learn why you might not need to clean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get great ideas for dorm room decor. Learn how to make a small space work for your college bound teen - and deliver on style and storage for great dorm room decor. Also a great tip on a homework organizer you can make yourself.  And get info on choosing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips to keep kids safe. With their smaller size, children are far more at risk for poisoning at home than adults, Tom and Leslie have tips to keep kids safe. Learn how landscaping is an easy and inexpensive way to add value to your home. Find out the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Painting a room is the easiest way to make a big transformation on a small budget. But if trying to decide on a color gives you hives, Tom and Leslie have simple tricks to make it easy. Learn to fix pesky doors that won’t stay open or closed when Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Landscaping is one of the most cost effective ways to create curb appeal. Tom and Leslie get tips from Michael Glassman of Discovery Channels Garden Police. And if you think double or triple glazed only refers to donuts, you’ll be pleased to learn how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This hour, Tom and Leslie share dining room décor tips to help you create that 4-star restaurant look on a “take out” budget. Plus, This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey offers tips on safe drinking water. Learn how to make sure your house Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to properly stage your home for a successful sale, and learn how to keep it safe n the process. Plus, carbon monoxide is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the nation. Learn how to keep your family safe from this odorless killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re looking to expand the living space in your house, should you consider converting your garage? Tom and Leslie have the pros and cons of this project. Also get tips on painting kitchen cabinets when This Old House host Kevin O’Connor stops by for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing says “Welcome Home” better than a beautiful fiberglass entry door. Learn about a new refinishing product that can help you give your fiberglass door a facelift. Also, learn simple storage solutions for your basement and a cool way to dress up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has the recession killed your DIY budget? Tom and Leslie have great ideas on how to fire back up your do-it-yourself dreams by using inexpensive salvaged building materials that’ll save some cash. Get tips on a super-efficient mini-split air conditioning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With all the rain we’ve had, more and more folks are experiencing the dreaded “roof moss” which makes your roof green, spongy and can cause leaks. Tom and Leslie have the step-by-step tips you’ll need to solve that problem. Learn how to stop condensation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the smell of cedar brings back fond memories of grandma’s closet, Tom and Leslie have tips to help you build your own. Find out how to clean or replace grout from Tom Silva, the general contractor on TV’s This Old House. Get lawn mowing tips to help Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine a future with a plumbing pipe that never leaks, can’t crack and easily bends anywhere you need it to go. Well, the future is now and Tom and Leslie share those secrets. Get tips to make sure big home improvement projects go smoothly. Learn how to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This hour, we launch an exciting new on-air partnership with our friends at This Old House.  Every week, host Kevin O’Connor, along with Roger Cook, Tom Silva or Richard Trethewey, will join Tom and Leslie for a featured segment of the show.  Today, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When summer storms roll in, lightning is often right behind them. Tom and Leslie will have tips on how to protect yourself, your home and all your electronics with a lightening protection system. Plus, when the economy goes south, scams go on the rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your air conditioning is on, but your house still won’t cool, Tom and Leslie have tips on a quick, easy and FREE way to test your system BEFORE spending money on a service call. Also, learn the steps necessary to get your house ready for a project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before central air conditioning became common, there was a free and easy way to get air circulating in the house, and it’s an idea that still works today.  Tom and Leslie have a tip to help chill your summer. Plus high humidity in your home can make it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If a hot summer has left your lawn brown, Tom and Leslie have tips to breath new life into thirsty lawns. Learn the best way to paint a porch floor, and an easy trick to calculate the amount of carpeting you’d need for any room of the house. Find out how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bathroom renovations, done well, can drive up house value. Tom and Leslie provide guidance. Also learn how to work with an appraiser that might be hired to evaluate your home for potential buyer. And get ratings on the best air conditioners from the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices