Best Roof Vents: Ridge Vent?
LESLIE: Ron in California is on the line with some questions about a cathedral ceiling. What can we do for you? RON: I’ve got a …
Your Calls, Our Answers Podcast
Listen to the most popular home improvement questions and answers from the nationally syndicated radio show, The Money Pit!
Replacing Air Conditioner: Best Practice Tips
LESLIE: Bob in Texas is on the line with an air-conditioning question. What is going on at your money pit? BOB: What I’ve got is …
Detached, Attached, or Breezeway: Which is the Best Garage Choice?
Find out what to consider before adding a garage, and how the need for a new roof should factor into decision-making.
What Product Can I Use On Rust Stains in My Toilet?
Learn about the cleaning product that, true to its name, removes calcium, lime, and rust from almost any surface - perfect for …
Old Chimney: Remove if Not Needed?
LESLIE: Now we’ve got Bob from Rhode Island on the line. What can we help you with today at your money pit? BOB: Well, my money …
Working with Contractors
Working with contractors can be tricky. Learn who is responsible for damage caused during a bathroom remodel.
Textured Ceiling: How to Paint After Popcorn Removed
Painting a textured ceiling can be difficult. Get tips to prepare, prime and paint the ceiling to make sure the 80's handiwork …
How to Level a Garage Floor10
LESLIE: Bill in Michigan is on the line. How can we help you today? BILL: My wife and I built a house about 10 years ago and we …
Solutions for Poor Hot Water Pressure6
STEVE: My hot-water tank has no good water pressure behind it. TOM: Where are you spotting this? Is it at a particular faucet or …
Stop Basement Flooding in Heavy Rain262
When heavy rains bring basement flooding, learn the easy way to make sure it never happens again.
Running Plumbing Through Concrete: Tips for Building Bathrooms in Difficult Spaces
If your walls and floor are made of concrete, installing plumbing for a new bathroom gets a LOT more complicated. Get tips to …
Solutions for Smelly Water Odor
If the hot water in your home has a strong odor, the cause could be the water heater, drains or even the water quality itself. …
Moving a Main Beam: Not DIY!
LESLIE: Joel in Arkansas is on the line and has a question about beams. What can we help you with? JOEL: I have a house that has …
How to Clean Mold Off Deck
LESLIE: Joann in Ohio is on the line and has an issue with mold. What can we do for you today? JOANN: I have two decks in my …
Attic Fan vs Ridge Vent: Can Both be Used?
LESLIE: Conrad in Texas is on the line with a roofing question. How can we help? CONRAD: And I want to get your advice as to …
How to Avoid House Flies
DIANE: We live in New Jersey. And my dad had the Pennsylvania Dutch come all the way to New Jersey. And they put up a beautiful …
Broken Patio Door: Repair or Replace
LESLIE: Nancy in Arizona is on the line with a broken patio door. Nancy, what’s going on? NANCY: It’s very, very hard to open it …
Basement Floor Cracks: Problem?
LESLIE: Tom in Ohio, you’ve got The Money Pit. How can we help you today? TOM IN OHIO: Hi. Yeah, I had a question about cracks …
Smoke Damage Restoration: How to Clean and Paint
LESLIE: Alright. Joyce in Missouri is on the line next with smoke damage. What is going on at your money pit? JOYCE: Hi. I have …
Best Wood For New Deck
If you are planning to build a new deck, there are many materials choices to make. Find out the best wood to use for your …
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier: Best Material
LESLIE: Keith in Georgia is on the line with a crawlspace question. How can we help you? KEITH: I’ve got about a 40s- or …
Sun Tunnel Skylight: Make Sense for Living Room?
If you don't have room for a full sized skylight, a Sun Tunnel is a skylight that uses a mirrored tube to distribute light to …
Replacing Garage Door Header Beam408
Alright. Heading up north to Canada where Dave in Ontario needs help with a garage door. What can we do for you? DAVE: I’ve got …
Flat Roof: When Should it be Replaced?
LESLIE: Pete in Arizona is on the line and has a question about a tar roof. What is going on at your money pit? PETE: I have a …