Jamb Liners Can Help Repair Double-Hung Wood Windows
When window springs break, replacement can be costly. Installing new jamb liners is a cost-effective alternative.
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 Clean a Water Softener
Water softeners need to be periodically cleaned to operate safely. Get tips on how to clean a water softener.
Tips Repair or Replace Rotted Wood Columns
Wood columns can be an attractive addition to any home, but they also need to be well maintained. Get tips to repair or replace …
Tips to Reduce Basement Flooding and Noisy Sump Pumps
Get tips to reduce basement flooding and silence noisy sump pumps.
Stovetop Burner Stuck on High Heat16
Learn what DIY resources exist for appliances that malfunction or stop working, and get Money Pit's advice for repairing …
Window Slid Out of Frame: How to Repair?
If you have a window that has slid out of its frame in wall of your home, you can repair it, depending on the cause.
What is that White Deposit on My Basement Walls?
A white, crusty deposit on your concrete block basement walls is probably not a fungus or mold. It's most likely mineral …
Military Family: Should You Buy or Rent a Home?
If you are a military family and often on the move, does it make sense to buy a home every time you move? Or rent a home until …
Plaster Wall Repair after Water Damage5
Plaster walls can be repaired after water has damaged them. Learn how to complete the repair so that it doesn't have to be …
Can I Install Replacement Windows Myself?
Replacement window installation can be a DIY job if you prepare correctly. Learn the tools, knowledge, and planning needed to …
How to Repair Squeaky Floors6
Squeaky floors can be very annoying. But you don't have to live with them. Learn how to fix squeaky floors for some peace …
Can a Drop Ceiling Cut Heating Bills?5
A drop ceiling can drastically reduce heating costs by reducing the amount of space that needs to be heated - but only if it's …
Heating Options for a Large Space
If you are looking to heat a large space, you may have several options. You may need to consider using a system that is designed …
Should I Finish or Seal a Cement Fireplace Cap?
Learn which products keep a chimney cap sealed and watertight - and which to avoid.
Military Family Seeks Home Selling Advice
Host Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete provide guidance to help a military family find the best time to sell tier home.
Do “Shower Pan” Bathroom Floors Exist to Prevent Leaks?
Discover how to bring the logic of shower pans - which eliminate a penetrable seam where the floor and fall meet - to your …
Shower Water Gets Cold When Toilet’s Flushed
Learn the one-step solution for keeping water warm when the toilet's flushed or appliances are powered on.
How to Clean Mold
How to clean mold with a bleach solution so the spores do not come back.
Protecting a Screened-In Porch From Wind
Get a temporary solution for keeping wind from blowing through a screened-in porch and causing indoor drafts.
Insulation Ideas for a Finished Room
If you have a room that's already finished, but need additional insulation, you can try several insulation ideas.
How to Clean Odor from Dishwasher
You can clean the odor from your dishwasher fairly easily. Learn which product will help clean odor.
How do I Manage Moisture in my Igloo?
A caller from Alaska has recently purchased a concrete dome structure, much like an igloo. The caller needs advice on how to …
Textured Wall and Ceilings: Techniques to Use
Do you want the look of textured walls or ceilings? There are many patterns, textures and techniques to get the look you're …