How to Stop Woodpeckers Pecking Away at Log Home
Want to stop woodpeckers pecking away at log home? Find out how to scare them away short of shooting them with bullets.
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 Crack In Ceiling Without Just Covering it Up
Notice a crack in ceiling that you would like to permanently fix? Find out the process that involves more than just patching …
Causes For Settling in Asphalt Driveway
LESLIE: Sal in Massachusetts is on the line with a question about settling in asphalt driveway. What’s going on? SAL: Last year, …
Fixing Rusty Washing Machine Vs. Buying New One15
Deciding whether to fix a rusty washing machine or buy a new one? Find out why you should consider the machine's age before …
Termites Found When Purchasing Home: What to Do Next
LESLIE: Heather in Rhode Island is dealing with termites found when purchasing home. Tell us what’s going on. HEATHER: My fiancé …
How Long To Wait Before Staining New Deck
LESLIE: Phyllis in New York is working on staining new deck. How can we help? PHYLLIS: Well, I was wondering how long I had to …
Drywall Cracking Can Be Fixed With Fiberglass Tape, Compound
Finding cracks by your door, trim work, windows and smack in the middle of your wall? The use of fiberglass tape in addition to …
Added Attic Insulation Can Help Solve Excessive Condensation
LESLIE: Stan in Texas, who is seeing some excessive condensation, you’ve got The Money Pit. How can we help you today? STAN: …
Best Paint For Refinishing Windows
LESLIE: Alright. We’ve got Len in South Dakota on the line with a question about refinishing windows. What can we do for you …
How to Repair Pitted Cement Steps
Pitted cement steps a result of harsh winters with ice and salt on them? An epoxy patching compound can help bring back an …
Better Flashing Needed to Prevent Leaky Ceiling4
LESLIE: Steve in Kansas, you’ve got The Money Pit and you want to talk about hot to prevent leaky ceiling. How can we help you …
Attic Insulation Can Prevent Heat Loss in Brick Home
LESLIE: Ed in Delaware is on the line with a question about how to prevent heat loss with insulation. How can we help you today? …
Moisture In Basement Might Be Solved By Right Dehumidifier
LESLIE: David in Alaska is on the line with a question about moisture in basement. What can we do for you? DAVID: Yes. What I’ve …
Electric Panel Ground Causing Radio Static
Getting some interference with your AM radio? A grounding system problem with electrical panel could be the source of the …
Brick Moisture May Be Solved By Chimney Seal
LESLIE: Bruce, with a brick moisture question, you’ve got The Money Pit. How can we help you today? BRUCE: The house I’m in was …
Landscaper Damaged Vinyl Siding: How to Repair
When your landscapers lawn mowers take a slice out of your vinyl siding, what's the best way to get the damaged vinyl siding …
Effective Pesticides to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
Trees and bushes getting inundated by Japanese beetles? Most pesticides are effective and safe when used to get rid of Japanese …
Fixing Driveway Cracks and Resurfacing
Cracks starting to open up on your driveway? One company makes a reliable product for fixing driveway cracks and resurfacing.
What to Do When You Have Water Penetrating Walls
LESLIE: Steve in Maryland is on the line with a question about water penetrating walls. How can we help you? STEVE: My neighbor …
Repairing a Cracked Ceiling3
LESLIE: Linda, you’ve got The Money Pit. How can we help you today? LINDA: The house that we live in was built in ‘53. It’s ours …
What You Should Do When Icicles Form on Siding297
Seeing icicles form on siding after a heavy snowfall? Find out the probable causes, what you should do -- and when you should do …
Need a Primer? Here’s How to Choose One
LESLIE: Laura in Connecticut is on the line with question about painting over a stain. How can we help you today? LAURA: We had …
Underfloor Heating for Terrazzo
LESLIE: Alright. Now, we’ve got Sylvia in Pennsylvania on the line with a flooring question. How can we help you today? SYLVIA: …
Easy Tip to Reinforce Floor Joists that Sag587
LESLIE: Wendy in Florida is on the line with a question about how to reinforce floor joists that sag in her home. How can we …