The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Do you or someone you love rent your home?  Get the lowdown on content insurance, which can save you from a common spending trap.  Discover how log cabins are an example of “green” homes – and are more efficient than they appear.  Plus, get answers to

Postage-stamp sized homes aren’t for everyone.  Learn how to get the best of tiny house living without scaling down drastically.  And not all pendulum lights are DIY-friendly.  Discover whether you should install them yourself, or call a pro.  And

Do you stare at it each month and wonder where all your money’s going?  Find out why your electricity bill’s so high – and how to stop wasting all that cash and power.  Learn which family member is most susceptible to chemical de-icers’ health

Learn what to do if a winter storm leaves you without power – and steps you can take now to prevent the situation from escalating.  Basement bathrooms can add convenience and value, but big headaches, too.  Find out what you need to know before

They’re easy on the eyes, but installation’s not always as simple.  Get tips for mounting flat screen TVs in any space.  Your frigid fingers will thank us: Learn to clear ice and snow from your car quicker, and more easily, than ever before.  And

Make sure outdoor trees live through winter with tips on keeping them warm and alive until temperatures break.  Learn to extend the life of your mattress – and keep it free of harmful bacteria.  And just because you can handle it doesn’t mean your

Learn what 2016’s Color of the Year says about American’s preferences – and the added perk it brings to your home.  From colors to high-tech trends, discover ways to update your bathroom for less.  Learn quick tips for instant clutter control before

Get the most out of your design choices by using this year’s up-and-coming colors – we’ll tell you what they are, and their added benefit.  From plaster to drywall to brick, get tips for adding frames and other hangings to any wall type.  And it’s not

Discover where Baby Boomers and retirees are – and aren’t - putting their home renovation dollars.  Don’t just go for any old kitchen backsplash – opt for one of these up-and-coming ideas that will look fresh for years to come.  And here’s an idea you

Shopping a snow blower has nothing to do with your snow type, and everything to do with the surface you’ll be clearing.  Get the details.  Learn how spending as little as $30 can save you hundreds over the life of your hot water heater.  And for all

Setting goals help YOU, and the same is true for your home.  Get ideas for New Years Home Resolutions that add up to big savings and results.  Hundreds of children are hurt, and some even killed, each year when furniture falls on them.  Get essential

Countless homeowners will deal with frozen pipes this winter – a costly and stressful hassle.  Get tips for making sure you’re not one of them.  Learn how to save time removing dated designs with wallpaper removal tips.  And don’t let undecorating get

Do smart homes send your head spinning?  Get high-tech in small, easy steps with the best wireless upgrades for your buck.  Keep your wood-burning stove working longer and better with tips on the best firewood.  And for less than thirty dollars you

Have chestnuts, but no open fire?  Learn how a fireplace inserts can bring the warmth and coziness you want – for less.  Get unique ideas for decorating your home’s front door and entranceway for the holidays.  And learn how to upgrade lighting

Looking for that special something to wow holiday guests?  Consider these home gadgets that get big reactions for less.  Learn which changes can improve efficiency in apartments and rental homes.  And learn surprising benefits of real and fake trees.