Painting Formica Laminate Countertops: Good Option?
ESLIE: John in Georgia, you’ve got The Money Pit. How can we help you today? JOHN: I’m in the middle of remodeling after 25 …
Your Calls, Our Answers Podcast
Listen to the most popular home improvement questions and answers from the nationally syndicated radio show, The Money Pit!
Plaster Walls: Keep or Replace?7
Plaster Walls: Keep or Replace? LESLIE: We’ve got Brad from Illinois on the line who’s got a question about plaster walls. How …
Best Way to Install Gutters93
Best Way to Install Gutters LESLIE: Tammy in Tennessee is on the line. How can we help you today? TAMMY: Hi there. I was having …
How to Insulate Cathedral Ceiling
How to Insulate Cathedral Ceiling LESLIE: Al in New York is on the line with a question about insulating a cathedral ceiling. …
Fix for Poor HVAC Design
Forced air HVAC systems will perform poorly and waste energy if the ducts are not installed correctly. Get tips for repair of a …
Can I Decorate a Bathroom With Untreated Wood?
Moisture from showers and baths dictates the types of materials that should and shouldn't be used in bathroom decorating. Find …
Where to Install Vapor Barrier
Where to Install Vapor Barrier LESLIE: Dennis in Alaska is on the line with some questions about building a new home. What can …
How to Fix Damp Crawlspace
A damp crawlspace can lead to moisture, mold and bugs! Fortunately, drying that space out is easy with a few do-it-yourself …
Porcelain Tile: How to Store
Find out to store porcelain tile and get tips for installation.
Repair or Replace HVAC Compressor?
When a major component of your HVAC system goes, like the compressor, learn how to determine if you should replace it, repair it …
Front Door Won’t Shut or Latch: How to Fix?
When a home settles, it can throw off doors, making them impossible to close and latch. Learn how to rehang an exterior door, …
Hide Heating Ducts in Basement
LESLIE: Jim in North Carolina is on the line with an HVAC question. What can we do for you today? JIM: Finishing my basement and …
Can Pine Needles Damage a Roof? How to Remove1K+
LESLIE: Victor in Georgia is on the line with a roof question. How can we help you? VICTOR: I need to know what’s the best …
Old Windows: Replace or Repair?
Old Windows: Replace or Repair? LESLIE: Alright. Now, I’ve got Kent on the line with a window question. How can we help you …
Gap Between Dirt and Foundation: Fill or Don’t Fill?585
When soil dries out and pulls away, find out whether gap around the perimeter of a house between the soil and the foundation …
Old House Plumbing Problems
LESLIE: Heidi in Rhode Island is on the line with a plumbing question. Tell us what’s going on. HEIDI: I bought this house two …
Drywall Crack: Structural Problem?
Drywall Crack: Structural Problem? LESLIE: Barb in Florida is on the line with a drywall question. What’s going on at your money …
When Roof Rot Strikes6
When Roof Rot Strikes LESLIE: Paula in South Dakota is on the line with a leaky roof. Tell us what’s going on. PAULA: Hi, …
One Odd Duct!
LESLIE: Anthony in Iowa is on the line with a question about baseboard heaters. What can we help you with? ANTHONY: Yeah. I have …
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Tip
LESLIE: Julia in Rhode Island is on the line with a question about flooring. What can we do for you? JULIA: In my home, I have …
Best Dehumidifier for Damp Basement
LESLIE: Jennifer in Illinois is on the line with a moist basement. Tell us what’s going on at your money pit. JENNIFER: Well, an …
Ventilation for Indoor Hot Tub878
Having a hot tub inside your home can be relaxing. But tearing out rotted, moldy walls because of all the humidity it generates, …
Cracked Foundation Repair
Foundation cracks are common but how do you know if a cracked foundation repair is needed? Get tips on how to determine severity …
Knob & Tube Wiring? Replace!113
If you've got an older home and see wiring strung between ceramic knobs, that's knob & tube wiring and it should be …