How to Remove Load Bearing Wall
LESLIE: Martin in Wisconsin is on the line with a question about a load-bearing wall. What’s going on? MARTIN: I’ve got a wall …
Your Calls, Our Answers Podcast
Listen to the most popular home improvement questions and answers from the nationally syndicated radio show, The Money Pit!
Repairing Tub Faucet4
LESLIE: Richard, you’ve got The Money Pit. How can we help you today? RICHARD: Well, what I’ve got is an older house. And in the …
How to Sand Hardwood Floors7
LESLIE: Lloyd in Missouri is on the line with a flooring question. How can we help you with your project? LLOYD: I have a …
Is Laminate Floor Durable?
LESLIE: Leroy in Delaware is on the line with a flooring question. What can we do for you? LEROY: I have a question on the …
Repairing a Rotted Door
LESLIE: Fran in Tennessee is on the line and her French door has developed rot. What is going on? FRAN: Well, we live in a …
Solution for Serious Mold
If mold shows up throughout your home after a severe storm, it's time to call in a professional. Learn why this not a DIY …
Lowering High Energy Bills
LESLIE: Deborah in Missouri has a question about energy. What can we do for you? DEBORAH: I have a 1,450-square-foot home and a …
Is My Metal Roof Affecting My Cell Phone Service?
Find out whether a metal roof is to blame for a spotty cell phone connection, and the inexpensive device that can help.
Best Place to Install Natural Gas Generator
Choosing the best location in your yard to place your whole home gas generator.
Getting Rid of Odors From A Finished Basement
Learn which steps to take to identify and eliminate basement moisture and flooding - and the odors that come with it.
Gutter Selection & Installation
Tips for choosing and installing new gutters for your home.
Crack in Concrete Slab Home
Learn how to determine whether a cracked fslab home is cause for concern, or an easy fix - and the first steps to take toward …
Floor is Sinking and Sagging: What’s the Cause?
Get tips on assessing why an interior floor is sinking, and how to fix the damage. Plus, learn the three types of foundations …
Tankless Heaters and Hard Water
Learn which steps to take before installing a tankless water heater in a hard water area. Also, get Money Pit's opinion on …
Fire Safety in a 2-Story Home
Two- and three-story homes quickly turn life-threatening when there's a fire - especially when bedrooms are located …
Greenhouses, Sheds and Outbuildings: What to Consider Before Building
Outbuildings are on the rise. They're great DIY projects, but require some considerations. Learn which steps and materials …
Installing a Fence In Wet Ground
Installing a fence in a water-prone yard requires special preparation and materials. Learn how to securely put up a chain-link …
Flat Roof Under Pitched Roof: How to Insulate
Flat roofs are frequently covered by pitched roofs - a conversion that has benefits but can present challenges, too. Learn what …
Why Is Floor Tile Grout Crumbling?
When grout begans to crack and crumble, it can be a sign of a problem with the grout - OR a problem with the tile. Learn how to …
How to Refinish Kitchen Cabinets
Refacing kitchen cabinets is a great way to give your kitchen a lift. Learn what it entails, and how to determine …
How to Refinish Faded Kitchen Cabinets
Are your kitchen cabinet doors faded or damaged? Learn how to refinish them - an inexpensive alternative to replacing or even …
Vacation Home: Tank or Tankless Water Heater?
Discover which water heater is best in a vacation home that's empty - and cold - all winter. Plus, get tips for adding …
Rotten Egg Smell From Water Heater: Cause and Fix
Water heaters are known to emit a sulfur or "rotten egg" smell. Discover options for making it go away. Plus, take a quiz to …