The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Ready to get outside after a long, hard winter?  Better take a spring maintenance checklist with you! We’ve got a list of chores to do around the house as well as outside the house.  Learn how to avoid a certain kind of electrical fire with an arc

Find out how comedian and master carpenter Adam Corolla is catching contractors how have done shoddy work and getting them to make good.  Get tips on outdoor lighting design to show off your spring curb appeal.  Get ideas for woman caves, areas of the

Get step by step advice on building your own brick paver patio, a great way to increase outdoor entertaining space and add value to your home.  Learn what NOT to do when it comes to spring cleaning, plus get a few quick tips to make those dreaded

Get expert advice on how to identify as well as avoid a termite infestation.  Learn the results of a new survey that show the outdoor entertaining must haves for 2014, including why fire pits, lighting and pools topped the list.  Find out about the

Learn why home improvements are increasing and why homeowners feel confident enough to spend money renovating their homes again.  Ready to open the windows?  If yours won’t STAY open, learn what could be causing the problem and how to fix it.  Often a

You probably do more than just cook in your kitchen.  It’s a space for homework, eating, bill paying and more.  So why just light it one way?  Learn about kitchen lighting design and shed light on  your tasks the right way!  Take some simple steps to

  Learn what you need to get rid of right now to help you be better organized.  Learn what steps to take to keep you septic system running smoothly.  Find out the best way to determine the value of your home before putting it on the market.  Get

Learn about the top five trends for 2014 from the International Builders Show, including an increased demand for a high tech home.  Learn what home improvements will bring you the best return on your investment.  Find out how much money should be put

The remodeling outlook for 2014 is very strong.  Learn what home improvement mistakes to avoid before you take on that next project.  Find out simple ways to cut costs when it comes to your water heater.  Get tips on colors that will chase away winter

Learn how to make your own compost in your garage, mudroom or laundry room to get a head start on a spring garden that thrives.  Find out why garage doors don’t have to be plain, boring white and why the curb appeal factor can get amped up with the

  As record cold temperatures sweep the nation, learn about options to heat your garage and keep it comfortable all year long.  Need extra space?  Get step-by-step advice on turning one room into two when you learn how to frame a partition wall. 

Learn how good lighting design can help create the right amount of light for every area of your house. Find out which light bulbs were recently banned and what to replace them with from an Energy Star expert with the EPA.  Get tips on how to bring

Instead of candy or chocolates, learn how to makeover your master bedroom into a retreat that will make for a romantic Valentine’s Day.  Find out how to prevent accidental poisoning at home with safety precautions on storing chemicals, cleaning

  Learn about the perfect projects you can take on inside during winter to keep your home maintenance up to date.  Find out what kind of home improvements have been done at the White House just in time for President’s Day, and learn what it takes

Freezing winter temps can sometimes mean your doors, windows and locks get stuck.  Learn how to unfreeze them and keep them from sticking again.  Before you take on inside winter DIY projects, get advice on how to work smart and safe.  Tom and Leslie