The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Learn all about the National Hardware Show and get inside info on the home improvement trends for spring.  John Ratzenberger joins the program to talk about supporting and buying American made products.  Get advice on one-handed measuring, a toilet

Is your house on the market?  Why wait until it sells?  Plan your move NOW so you’re ready to go when you need to.  Do you want a lush, green lawn without the chore of constant watering?  Save time and money with an underground sprinkler system. 

The spring real estate market is heating up.  We’ve got buying and selling tips from the National Association of Realtors.  Learn how one simple change in the bathroom can save money and water.  Is a high efficiency toilet right for you?  And if you

Newer, more energy efficient lighting options can be confusing.  There are so many options including halogen, LEDs and CFLs.  Get tips on picking the right light bulb for your fixtures. Learn what you can do to keep humidity levels from rising too

  Home improvements are hot!  Find out what home improvements make the most dollars and sense with tips on getting the best return on your investment.  Also get advice on where to go to finance your renovations.  Learn how to keep kids safe from

  Expert advice to help make cutting grass easier, along with tips to mow your lawn the right way.  Info on a product that helps prevent a common type of toilet leak that often goes undetected until it’s too late.  Get a checklist to help give

Get advice for a lush lawn, including why a soil test is important.  Find out about potential hidden health hazards in your home, like radon, mold and even germs.  As the weather warms and the pets are in the yard more, you may find holes around the

  Learn about the latest trends in outdoor living design so you can redecorate your outdoor space with confidence.  Warm, wet weather have your yard in full bloom? Get the best tips on how to prune a hedge.  Vegetable gardens have never been more

  Learn how to reduce the risk of an electrical fire with a product you can install in your home yourself.  Find out how rain water collection systems work so you can water your lawn and garden during dry spells.  Discover a vinyl siding that

Don’t throw in the towel and buy a new vacuum if yours isn’t working well.  Learn how to troubleshoot problems and make some simple repairs yourself.  Find out how to avoid shower shock by making sure your mixing valve is working properly.  Discover

Considering starting over from scratch with your lawn?  Consider whether reseeding your lawn or laying down sod is best for you.  Learn about new paint technologies that adhere better than ever to just about anything so you can make what’s old new

Get advice on how to build a backyard play set safely and properly, with fall zones and safety checks.  Get tips on how to install DIY pendant lighting.  Learn how to set the sale price of your home to get the bottom line you want.  Plus get answers

  Learn step-by-step instructions for planting a shrub to bring some interest to your landscaping.  Discover the one thing you are doing that can cause your electric bill to spike and how to save energy and money.  Find out how to take those

Get steps to install wainscoting to add sophistication and architectural detail to any room of your house.  Find out what to look for when checking out your roof after a long, hard winter.  Use spray paint to give many items around the house a new

Learn the difference between low-E and U-value when shopping for replacement windows to get the windows that are most energy efficient.  Find out what you need to know to care for the trees in your yard during a very wet spring thaw.  Discover the