The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Holiday season is prime time for break-ins.  Learn if a home security system is a good option for you.  The tax year is coming to a close.  Discover which energy home improvements qualify for a tax credit.  When decorating your windows, make sure you

Find out how to have a holiday light display that will be the envy of your neighborhood and save money on your electric bill.  Get tips on staying safe on a ladder while you deck the halls.  Learn how to avoid heavy snow loads on your roof that could

Holiday entertaining is just getting started. Get tips to help you turn a ho-hum space into a home theater on a budget.  Get expert advice from This Old House plumbing contractor Richard Trethewey on the best way to restore the flow once again. Learn

If you are waiting for Santa Claus to pay your home a visit, you might want to make sure the chimney is clean and safe.  Learn how  find a reputable chimney sweep company.  Get advice to help keep your live tree fresh and green for the whole holiday

  Learn how to keep your pets warm this winter and find out what will keep them safe from harsh winter weather during their daily walks.  Discover the best way to diagnose a roof leak so  you can repair it.  Uncover the newest trends homebuyers

  Winter time means an increase in house fires.  Learn what steps to take to protect yourself and prevent a fire.  One of the biggest causes of fires is the HUGE surge in popularity of candles.  We’ll tell you how to enjoy a warm candlelight glow

You might think spring gardening is eons away, but what you do now can mean the difference between a ho-hum garden and one that thrives.  Learn about new garage technology: an app that allows you to check on your door and close it remotely from

Get advice on how to prepare for any severe weather event, including how to assemble a storm kit to have at the ready at all times.  Find out a great way to save time on the prep needed for any painting project, with a new product that allows you to

  Learn how to use wall paper in small doses to add drama to living spaces of your home.  Find out how to make sure your fridge is running at its optimum efficiency.  Learn about the rebuilding process for two homeowners at the Jersey Shore.  Plus

  Learn the steps for shopping for a new mattress including how to tell the difference between firm, plush and pillow top.  Find out how you can save on your electric bill with lighting options like dimmers and sensors.  Discover where your

  Learn how to create a basement living space that is warm and dry with the right insulation.  Find out why a tankless water heater is a great way to save money and energy.  Hear a story of survival from one Hurricane Sandy victim who thought he

Find out what steps to take to avoid emergency calls to the plumber during the busy holiday entertaining season.  Get step-by-step tips on re-upholstering dining room chairs with new fabric.  Get info on a product that will help you save on your

  Learn how to seal drafts to save energy and money, especially in a rental unit where you can’t make permanent changes.  How to find and seal uncommon sources for air leaks that waste energy.  Learn why modular construction – prefabricated homes

  Learn how to identify and repair and trip or fall hazards outside your home before Halloween.  Find out how plastic can help you go green at home with info on insulation.  Get the steps to take to winterize your garden.  How to make sure your

Learn why energy efficient washing machines can cut energy costs, and how you can save money and energy even without a high efficiency washing machine.  Find out why plastics help seal out cold air and what steps you can take now to help save on