A Simple Way to Repair Your Hardwood Floor
LESLIE: Now we’ve got Heather in Tennessee who’s dealing with a flooring situation. What happened? HEATHER: Well, my husband and …
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 Fix Your Bathroom Vent
LESLIE: Diane in Minnesota has got a steamy bathroom. Tell us what’s going on. DIANE: Yes. The exhaust fan, it just does not …
Finding The Perfect Spot For Your Raised Garden Bed
LESLIE: Courtney in Rhode Island is looking for some gardening tips. What can we do for you? COURTNEY: I’m trying to find a spot …
How to Properly Get Rid of Cluster Flies
LESLIE: Karen is on the line now, dealing with some unwanted visitors. You’ve got flies? What’s going on? KAREN: I have I think …
Cracked Foundation: When to Call in an Expert5
LESLIE: Jim in Missouri is up next and he’s got an issue with foundation structure. In fact, perhaps a room’s even broken off. …
How to Reduce Moisture on Your Flooring
LESLIE: Russell in Texas is on the line with a flooring question. How can we help you today? RUSSELL: Hi. We’re doing a remodel …
Hardwood Flooring & Moisture Damage
LESLIE: Matthew in Georgia is on the line with an issue with some hardwood flooring. What’s going on? MATTHEW: I have – I think …
Spray Foam vs. Fiberglass Insulation
LESLIE: Heading over to Illinois where Ron has got some stuff going on at his money pit. Tell us what’s happening. RON: Thinking …
How to Cover a Fireplace Draft
LESLIE: Erlinda (sp) in Nevada, you’ve got The Money Pit. What can we do for you today? ERLINDA (sp): I bought a house in …
Ceiling Crack In an Old House: Typical or Cause for Concern?
Learn how to determine whether a wall or ceiling crack is run-of-the-mill, or requires urgent attention. Plus, discover how to …
Installing Wood-Grain Tile Floors
The popularity of wood-grain tile is on the rise. Despite its deceiving look, though, tile's composition is nothing like …
Rusty Bathroom Tile Grout: Clean or Replace?
Learn the possible cause of rust on bathroom tile grout, and options and how-to advice for replacing it.
Insulation Recommendations
LESLIE: Carol in Delaware needs some help with some insulation recommendations. What’s going on? CAROL: Hi. We built, about two …
Comparing The Cost of New Countertops: Marble vs. Granite
LESLIE: Iris in Florida is on the line and has a question about a new countertop. Tell us about it. IRIS: Oh, hi. First and …
Choosing The Best Egress Window For Your Basement
Installing an Egress Window in your basement has many great benefits. There are two types that work efficiently.The fist one is …
How to Get Rid of Condensation on Your Porch121
LESLIE: Tom in Tennessee is on the line and needs some help with a porch. Tell us what you’re working on. TOM IN TENNESSEE: …
How to Fix Your Water Temperature
LESLIE: Brad in Virginia, you’re up next. How can we help you? BRAD: It’s a water situation in my house. TOM: OK. BRAD: In one …
The Best Setting For Your Hot Water Heater6
LESLIE: Dean in Kansas, you’ve got The Money Pit. How can we help you today? DEAN: OK. We’ve just purchased a home and in that …
Getting Rid of Smoke Smell
It doesn't take a full housefire for a smoke smell to linger. Find out which odor removal is DIY-friendly, and which …
Spray Foam Insulation to Replace Fiberglass Batts
Learn why a closed cell insulation, like spray foam, can hold up in moisture prone areas better than fiberglass batts can.
Removing Paint From Cedar Shingles950
Removing paint from cedar shingles is time-consuming, but doable - learn how. Plus, get tips for maximum adhesion when you …
Repair Leaky Roof Dormer
LESLIE: Jeff in Michigan is on the line with a roof leak. What is going on? JEFF: Well, a couple months ago, we had a brand-new …
How to Fix Squeaking Floor Without Removing Carpet41
Learn tricks-of-the-trade to stop a floor from squeaking, including how to repair the squeak without removing wall to wall …