Make Drafts Disappear #1003162
If you'd like to keep the heat in, the cold out, and the energy bills down - stopping drafts is key! Tom and Leslie have tips to …
The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast
How to Update a Concrete Patio
A concrete patio is perfectly functional but it might leave something to be desired in the looks department. There are several …
Tax Credit for Home Improvements, Best ROI for Green Upgrades and Fireplace Safety Redo5
If you've sold your home, closed the deal and handed over the keys, you may think you're done? Not quite! Find out what you …
Energy Saving Tips for Renters, Lighting for Improved Sleep and Home Improvement Projects for Kids
Just because you live in a rental doesn't mean you can't cut energy costs too. Tom and Leslie have tips on low cost low-cost …
Bad Energy Advice3
LESLIE: Well, going green at home is a big trend nowadays with homeowners looking to save money on energy bills while also …
Most Valuable Home Improvements, Heat Pumps that Save Energy and Water Saving Tips for Bathrooms
Are you looking for ways to add real value to your home that stays around until you are ready to sell? Tom and Leslie have tips …
Easy Vacuum Repairs, High Tech Lighting that Improves Sleep and Avoiding Accidental Poisonings
Usually when you say an appliance sucks, it's a bad thing. With a vacuum - it's quite the opposite! If yours isn't doing the …
How a Heat Pump Works
LESLIE: Well, a warm, toasty home comes at a price. But the best way to keep those utility costs low is by making sure you know …
How to Clean Outdoor Furniture, Finishing an Attic and Avoiding Ladder Injury
Fall is a good time to clean up your outdoor furniture BEFORE you head into hibernation mode for the cold weather ahead. Tom …
Easy Improvements in 30 Minutes or Less, Cutting Down on House Dust and Allergens and How to Plan a New Kitchen2
Taking care of your home doesn't have to mean blocking out the entire weekend - Tom and Leslie have easy 30 minute projects you …
What to Know Before Finishing Your Attic
Dreaming of the top floor of your home becoming a serene master suite or a quiet home office or even a getaway for the kids? …
How to Prevent Concrete Cracks, Avoiding Hail Damage and How to Build a Homework Space for Kids
Colder weather is on its way…and a time when damage to driveway, sidewalks, patios and steps happen. Tom and Leslie have tips …
Tips for Painting Ceramic Tile, Apps that Help in Disasters and Tips to Keep Mold Away
Have you ever tried to paint a surface that just didn't seem to want to be painted, like ceramic tile or a countertop, for …
Dealing with Hail
While fire and flood generally go to the top of the list for homeowner safety concerns, the fact is that hail, if it does hit, …
How to Extend the Summer Outdoor Living Season. Advice for Planting Sod and the All Natural Way to Unclog Drains3
Labor Day is upon us, and while that means the end of summer -- it doesn't have to mean the end of outdoor fun. Tom and Leslie …
Using Utility Programs to Lower Electricity Costs, Garage Door Improvements and Dorm Room Decor
Was your last electric bill a real shocker? Tom and Leslie have advice on how utility companies are required to offer programs …
How to Lay Sod Properly
It’s not inexpensive, and sometimes sod gets a bad rap, but that’s usually because of mistakes people make when not knowing how …
How Much Insulation is Best, Do Energy Efficient Washers and Dryers Save Money and How to Flood Proof Your Home
Cooler weather is on the way - along with high heating bills - which is why now is a great time to update your home's …
Sod Secrets to a Beautiful Lawn, Fixing Rooms that Won’t Heat or Cool and DIY Energy Audits
Is there one area of your home that seems hard to cool and even harder to heat? Tom & Leslie have advice on split ductless air …
Energy Efficient Washers and Dryers
While high-efficiency washers are on the rise and even ENERGY STAR-certified dryers can cut energy use by about 20 percent, are …
No Cost to Low Cost ways to Keep Cool, Saving Heat Damaged Lawns and Tips to Stop Mold from Growing in Your Home
Now that summer is at its hottest, are you scraping for every possible way you can to keep cool and comfortable? Tom & Leslie …
Best Way to Clean Screens, Easy to Build Masonry Projects and How to Create a College Toolbox
While you may have been enjoying a lazy summer, your windows screens have been taking a beating from bugs, bird droppings and …
How to Limit Water Use
LESLIE: Well, with all the water shortages across the nation, many towns are imposing limits on outdoor water use in the summer …
Stop Deer From Damaging Your Landscape, How to Install Motion Detector Lights and Tips for Picking the Best Grill
If your yard's become an all-you-can-eat buffet for deer and wildlife, Tom & Leslie have some humane ideas for stopping all the …