The Money Pit Calls & Answers
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The Money Pit Calls & Answers
For nearly two decades, Leslie Segrete and former host Tom Kraeutler have fielded every home improvement, home decor, or home repair question imaginable. Your Calls, Our Answers features the best calls from their podcast and nationally syndicated home improvement radio show The Money Pit.
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Spray Foam Insulation for Sill Plates: Open or Closed Cell?
Learn about the benefits of spray foam insulation, which both seals out drafts and insulates at the same time. Get tips on making sure you have a skil...
Dried Out and Discolored Caulk
Find out what to do about dried out and discolored caulk. Get tips on removing the old caulk with caulk softener and using a bleach and water solution...
Breaker Busters and How To Avoid Them
Listen here to learn how to spread out your electronics on different breakers to avoid tripping the circuit.
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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.
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Easy Tips to Fix Cracked Concrete Curb
Concrete cracking up on the curb in the front of your home? Find out the most efficient products for fixing a cracked concrete curb.
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Energy Efficient Siding
Find out what the most energy-efficient siding for your home. Learn the benefits of using energy-efficient siding.
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Selecting Surface for Kitchen Countertop
Indecisive about whether to use expensive granite or laminate for your kitchen countertops? Find out what to consider when selecting surface for kitch...
Options For Peeling Ceiling Paint
Frustrated by noticing paint coming off your ceiling? Find out potential causes and learn your options to halt that peeling ceiling paint.
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How to Fix Sheetrock Nails That Keep Popping Out
Discover how to keep drywall nails and screws from popping out. Plus, learn why these nails are popping out in the first place.
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Termites Found When Purchasing Home: What to Do Next
Were termites found when purchasing a new home? Don't panic, here's exactly how to evaluate your risk and get the termites evicted before you move in....
Solutions for Hard Water
Hard water leaves it's mark on everything it touches, from glassware to clothing to you! Find out the best, do-it-yourself, solutions for eliminating...
Best Flooring for Bathrooms
Find out which type of flooring works best with bathroom moisture. Plus, new flooring means the right transitions are needed between flooring types. L...
Black Dots on Ceramic Stove Top
Black dots on a ceramic stove top could be caused by a manufacturing defect. If the manufacturer isn't helpful, call RepairClinic.com at 800-269-2609...
Eliminating Carpenter Bees
Get tips on eliminating carpenter bees. Learn how to prevent carpenter bees from destroying the wooden surfaces around your home and keep them from re...
Choosing Bolts for Cinder Block Walls
Get tips on choosing bolts for cinder block walls. Learn which bolts will hold something as heavy as a deck into your cinder block walls.
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How to Clean Stains From Marble Tile
Looking to clean stains from marble tile in your kitchen? Find out the best do-it-yourself products that might make your surfaces look newer.
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Slippery Concrete Driveway: How to Fix
If you have a driveway that's on a slope or is otherwise slippery, learn two ways ways to add traction to the surface without replacing the driveway.<...
Tips for Installing a Staircase
Get tips on how to install a straight staircase in your home. Learn what ceiling height is needed for a straight staircase to be properly installed in...
Cleaning Oil Stains from a Concrete Driveway
Find out how to clean an oil stain from a concrete driveway. Learn how TSP - trisodium phosphate - can help deal with stubborn stains.
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How to Knock Out a Wall
Find out how to knock out a load-bearing wall in your home. Get tips on hiring a professional to do the job because this is not a beginner DIY project...
Cleaning Stained Grout
Learn how to clean stains from grout. Find out how to remove stained grout, and how to reapply new grout.
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Gutter Selection & Installation
Tips for choosing and installing new gutters for your home.
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Electrical Surge Problem
If you are experiencing electrical surges even when all your major appliances are turned off, the problem could be a bad transformer on the utility li...
Refinishing a Hardwood Floor: Is Sanding Necessary?
Sanding isn't always necessary to restore a hardwood floor's luster and appearance. Learn how to determine whether it's needed - and the tools to use...
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.
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Insulating your Crawlspace
Get tips on insulating your crawlspace for winter. Insulation in your crawlspace can block moisture and cold air from your floor and can help keep you...
Tips for Organizing Inside Kitchen Cabinets
Ge tips for organizing inside your kitchen cabinets. In manufactured homes without dividers inside cabinets, find out how to organize your kitchen too...
Removing and Re-Using Tile
Learn how to easily remove and re-use tile from drywall. These tiles can be sanded and cleaned, which can save you money on your next tile project.
Find the Source of a Roof Leak
Learn how to find the source of a roof leak. Learn how to use a garden hose to locate where a roof leak is coming from, and how to paint over a brown...
Sump Pump Makes a Loud Noise
Find out how to fix a sump pump that makes a loud noise when it shuts off. One solution is to put in a check valve so that once the water gets past th...
Floor Dropping After Structural Renovation
Problems resulting from structural changes - especially structural changes involving weight-bearing walls - need to be handled by a pro. Learn how to...
When to Call an Exterminator
Find out whether it's time to call an exterminator, or if indoor bug spray should do the trick. Also, short-term fixes for gathering and eliminating i...
Eliminate Moisture in a Crawlspace
Learn how to eliminate moisture in a crawlspace. Find out how installing plastic sheeting and improving drainage will eliminate moisture in a crawlspa...
How to Repair Trowel-On Coating
Find out how to seal gaps and repair tears in the trowel-on coating on the exterior walls of your house. Learn why your best option is an epoxy patchi...
Removing Wallpaper
Learn about removing wallpaper. Find out about renting a steamer, using a box cutter and a bucket of soapy vinegar water to remove wallpaper.
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Tips for Cleaning Stainless Steel
It may be called stainless steel but it doesn't hold up to its name! Get tips on how to remove stains and restore stainless steel appliances and sinks...
How to Extend Roof Shingle into Gutters
Roof singles properly installed extend well over the gutter. But when they are cut short, a flashing technique can fix the problem without replacing t...
Can I Install Salvaged Ductwork in My House?
Find out why installing salvaged ductwork in your house is not a do-it-yourself project. You need to hire someone experienced in duct design to ensure...
How to Soundproof a Room
Learn how to soundproof a room. Find out how soundproof drywall and a sound-deadening drywall glue can help you soundproof a room.
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