How to Remove Heavy Snow from Roof
LESLIE: Elaine in North Dakota has some heavy snow she’s dealing with, you’ve got The Money Pit. What can we do for you …
Your Calls, Our Answers Podcast
Listen to the most popular home improvement questions and answers from the nationally syndicated radio show, The Money Pit!
Best Way to Restore a Diseased Lawn
LESLIE: Adrian in Tennessee has a diseased lawn, you’ve got The Money Pit. What can we do for you today? ADRIAN: Yes, I have a …
Best Way to Dim LED Lights Without Flickering
LESLIE: Tim in Minnesota is on the line and has a question about how to dim LED lights. What can we do for you? TIM: I just …
Best Insulation for Cathedral Ceiling
LESLIE: Rob in California is on the line with an insulation question for a Cathedral Ceiling. What could we do for you? ROB: …
How to Make Chimney Safe for Burning Wood
LESLIE: Andrew is on the line with a question about how to make chimney safe for burning wood. How can we help you today? …
How to Improve Ventilation With Fiberglass Insulation
LESLIE: Nick in Texas has a question about ventilation with fiberglass insulation. You’ve got The Money Pit. What can we do for …
How to Stop Drafty Windows4
You can take the edge off window drafts without replacing windows. Find out what options exist, and what to consider beforehand …
What to Do if You See Stucco Cracking
LESLIE: Don in Pennsylvania is on the line with a question about stucco cracking. What can we do for you today? DON: My house …
Can I Make My Cedar Shingles Darker?
Find out how protecting your shingles can affect its color as it ages - including how copper can keep mildew and algae from …
Best Cure for Cracked and Leaking Walls
LESLIE: Brian in Tennessee is on the line with an issue about a cure for cracked and leaking walls. Tell us what’s going on. …
Need Storage Space? Don’t Use a Storage Container!
LESLIE: Bill in Pennsylvania is on the line and wants to know what to do when you need storage space. What’s going on? BILL: I’m …
Tips for Adding Floors to Attics for Added Storage
When you've run out of room, look up to these storage options for adding floors to attics without hurting the great work done by …
Best Tip for Filing Claim When Insurer Wants to Cancel
LESLIE: Amanda in Texas is on the line and has a question about filing claim when insurer wants to cancel policy. TOM: …
Melting Ice On a Wooden Wheelchair Ramp380
Discover a product that works better than rock salt for keeping steps, ramps, driveways and walkways free of snow and ice.
Can I Convert My Deck Into Living Space?
Find out what it takes to turn decks and porches into proper living spaces, and get ideas for adding comfort to those spaces for …
Wireless Spotlight Great for Outdoor Lighting
LESLIE: Joe in Maryland is on the line and wants some help with getting strong outdoor lighting, which really can transform a …
Best Way to Remove Stains from Driveway
LESLIE: Richard in Florida is on the line with a question about how to remove stains from driveway. What’s going on? RICHARD: …
Hate Wall Paneling? How to Remove, Cover or Paint5
There are limited options for updating old wall paneling. Before drywalling over it, though, determine whether there's a …
Causes of Mold in Attic and How to Repair
LESLIE: Cyl (sp) in Ohio has a question about mold in attic. Welcome to The Money Pit. How can we help you? CYL (sp): I had …
Clogged Shower Drain Discovered During Home Inspection6
Find out whether a clogged shower drain should be shrugged off by prospective homebuyers, or could be a sign of bigger …
Faded Garage Doors: Paint or Replace?
Learn which garage door surfaces can be repainted to undo effects of sun damage and oxidation. Also, pick up tips on priming …
Buckled Foundation Wall: Assessing and Fixing
Learn to avoid costly mistakes when repairing foundation cracks and how to make sure your repair will preserve the value of your …
Single, Double, or Triple-Paned Windows: What’s Best?
Learn which variables to consider when deciding how many panes to shop for in new windows. Also, other efficiency standards to …
My New Tile Floor Is Cracking: Should the Installer Fix It?
Learn how to deduce whether cracked flooring tile is the result of problems with the grout, or the underlayment. Plus, get …