How to Get Rid of Crabgrass
Find out how to get rid of a patch of crabgrass in your lawn. Get tips on using an all-natural product called Crabgrass Killer …
Your Calls, Our Answers Podcast
Listen to the most popular home improvement questions and answers from the nationally syndicated radio show, The Money Pit!
How to Decide on System for Radiant Heat in Floor
Find out whether you should choose PEX or Onix tubing for your radiant heat system. Learn why the Money Pit recommends PEX for …
What Causes Pinhole Leaks in Copper Pipes?
Find out the cause of pinhole leaks in your copper pipes. Learn why the leaks are caused by the acidity of the water rather than …
How to Repair a Leaking Metal Roof
Find out how to repair a leaking metal roof. Learn why you can't seal a metal roof like you would an asphalt roof and get …
How to Repair Loose Plaster
Learn why plaster loosens in old homes and the best way to repair loose plaster. Get tips on installing drywall over the loose …
How to Choose a Deck Restoration Product
Find out why you should choose a Restore product from a reputable brand for your deck or dock. Get tips on considering …
Insulate Box Beam to Warm Up Chilly Basement
Find out if it's OK to insulate a gap between your home's exterior and stud walls that opens into your basement and …
Can I Paint Exterior Wood, or Will it Cause It to Hold Moisture – and Rot?
Exterior wood that's painted will eventually peel, but staining it can achieve that same painted look - with longer-lasting …
Waterproofing Roof Cap Stone, EIFS Siding and Terracotta Block
Discover waterproofing tips for various exterior surfaces, including tips on which sealers can actually cause more harm than …
Type of Dirt to Use Around House Foundation6K+
When soil around a home's foundation starts settling, not any fill will do. Learn which soil is best, and a crucial …
Chimney Repair and Maintenance
Once you repair your chimney, or do any kind of maintenance do you need to seal it? Learn about chimney repair and maintenance.
Cool Kitchen Wall Ideas94
LESLIE: Janet in South Carolina is looking for some kitchen wall ideas. How can we help you? JANET: I have a kitchen. It’s not a …
Stock Up on Bulbs Instead of Remodeling Lighting Fixtures
For recessed kitchen lighting fixtures that use long fluorescent tubes, learn why you should stock up on bulbs rather than …
How to Wire an Electrical Outlet in the Kitchen: GFCI
Find out how to properly wire a new electrical outlet in the kitchen. Learn why you need to install a ground-fault outlet to …
Seller Hid Home Defects: Options for Sellers that Fail to Disclose Problems Before a Sale
Find out whether legal counsel is worth seeking when a seller failed to disclose leaks that obviously existed before the home …
Wind Storm: How to Replace Roof Shingles Securely6
Find out how to replace roof shingles that have blown off in a wind storm. If you can find the shingles, use them only if they …
How to Remove a Stripped Bathtub Drain137
Get tips on hiring a plumber to remove a bathtub drain that over time has become stripped so there's nothing to grab onto. The …
How to Paint a Wood Deck
Learn what to consider before adding a layer of paint to a wooden deck, and get tips on products that can help strip existing …
How to Fix Banging Pipes
Learn why that clanging in your pipes when water is turned on and off is called a water hammer and is common in older homes. …
Are Squeaky Floors Unsafe?86
Learn how to pinpoint what's causing a squeaky floor, and get tips on reducing the noise. Also, find out whether squeaky floors …
How to Repair Loose Grout in Bathroom Floor Tile
Get advice on how to fix loose grout that isn't adhering properly. Learn how to identify signs of floor movement and …
How to Repair a Crack Over a Door
Learn why cracks in a wall can be normal due to settlement in the house over time. Find out how to use fiberglass tape and …
How to Remodel a Room to Make it Appear Larger
Learn some tricks of the trade to make a room feel larger and more open - without needing to tear down any walls. Get tips on …
Peeling Paint: How to Get Paint to Adhere to Steel Siding273
Find out how to solve the problem of peeling paint on steel siding. Get tips on removing the paint down to the bare metal and …