Avoiding Summer Storm Damage, Using Reclaimed Wood for Projects and Building Solid Deck Footings
Severe summer storms can strike at any moment, no matter where you are. Tom & Leslie have tips to help you make sure you're …
The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast
Motion Detector Exterior Lighting
If you have a motion-detecting light anywhere outside your home, you know it’s a great deterrent to both people and critters you …
Tips to Avoid Ticks, Refinishing Hardwood Floors and Staying Cool Through the Dog Days of Summer
Now that we are in the hottest part of the summer, we are also at the peak season for ticks that can carry dangerous diseases. …
Keep a Green Lawn through Hot Summers, Home Inspection Tips and Low Cost Ways to Stay Cool
Now that we are officially in the "dog days of summer" you might find you're having a hard time maintaining a lush green lawn. …
How to Strip a Hardwood Floor
In the '60s and '70s and even into the '80s, homes were constructed with hardwood floors, which were quickly covered …
How to Host a Garage Sale, Tips to Build the Perfect Patio, and How to Silence Noisy Air Conditioners
Summer is the season for lots of outdoor activities including holding a garage sale! Tom and Leslie have tips to clear clutter …
Stepping up to a Stylish Garage Door, Picking the Best Concrete Mix for Posts, Patios and Steps, and Bleach-free ways to Kill Mold2
When you look at the outside of your home, does the garage door rank as the most boring surface you see? Tom and Leslie have …
How to Choose Patio Stones
The perfect patio will complete your yard, but the right choice of surface is key. But while most patios are made of concrete, …
Home Safety for Kids, Handy Tool for Electrical Repairs and Preventing Injuries in the Yard
Just because kids may be old enough to stay home alone, they may not be able to handle a home related emergency. Tom and Leslie …
Preventing Burglars from Ruining Your Vacation, Home Inspection Tips for Buyers and Sellers and Easy A/C Install Tips to Keep Cool in Summer
Summer vacation season is often a bonanza for burglars. Tom and Leslie share simple and low-cost steps you can take right how …
Electrical Projects You Can Do Yourself
We are big proponents of doing-it-yourself, but we caution against one area of home improvement that's best left to pros - and …
Best Apps for Home Improvement Projects, Clean Up Tips for Big Renovations and How to Add Wainscoting
Finding home improvement help is no fun when you're in the middle of a project. Tom and Leslie have tips on a new home …
The Return of Porch Life, Best Mosquito Trap and Tips to Make Window Air Conditioners More Efficient
With all the frenzy of modern life, do you long for the days of past when homeowners sat outside, chatted with neighbors and …
Disposing of Construction Trash
Disposing of debris after a home renovation project can be costly. Here with tips to help lighten the load is Kevin O’Connor, …
Summer Storm Repair Tips, Picking the Perfect Gardening Tools and 3 Free Ways to Cut Cooling Costs
The summer storm season is well underway and while a good summer thunder-bumper can clean out the humidity and water your lawn, …
Sleek Kitchen Designs, Easy Ways to Refinish Furniture and How to Test Your A/C System
Want to incorporate a sleek, modern, clean look into your kitchen? Tom and Leslie have tips on how to achieve one of the hottest …
How to Choose the Best Tools for Digging2
If you have a digging project to get done, all shovels are not created equal. This Old House landscaping expert Roger Cook says …
How to Size a Room Air Conditioner, Tamper Resistant Outlets and Ways to Go Green with Grilling
If you're planning to buy an air conditioner this summer, bigger is not better. Tom and Leslie deliver tips on how to pick the …
Avoiding Bed Bugs, Tips to Build the Best Patio and Solutions for Cooling Problem Rooms3
While you're busy planning your summer get-away, bed bugs may be busy planning how to join you! Tom and Leslie have tips to …
Tamper-Resistant Outlets Help Keep Kids Safe4
One of the most important areas of your home to childproof are your electrical outlets. More than 2,400 children are treated in …
Drought Resistant Lawns, Quietest A/C in America, Tips for Basement Remodeling and more
Tired of paying high water bills for watering your lawn? Get tips on how to find and install drought resistant grass. Plus, …
How to Fix Smelly Water
Nobody wants to drink, cook or clean with smelly, rotten-egg tap water. Get tips on how to offset that odor and get rid of it …
How to Cut Pool Heating Costs, How to Build a Pollinator Garden and Tips to Prevent Slippery Sidewalks
If you are lucky enough to have a built-in pool, you may not feel quite as lucky when you have the pay to pay the bills to heat …
How to Stage Your Home for a Fast Sale, Tips on the Next Generation of Smart Home Products and Ideas for Kitchen Counter Makeovers
If you are thinking about selling your home, Tom and Leslie have room-by-room advice on how to edit your stuff so your home …