The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Learn why fire prevention should be a top priority as fire fighters prepare for peak fire season.  Learn how to use portable heaters and other heating equipment safely.  Discover the most popular paint color trends for 2011 and find out why budget is

We’re talking OLD HOUSES on the Money Pit today – as we bring you a very special episode from a very chilly Massachusetts neighborhood located along a historic New England River.  The banks of the Charles River are home to Harvard AND M.I.T among

On location  today in Auburndale, Massachusetts – the site of a major renovation and the SET for the current season of This Old House on PBS.  For more than 30 years, the team at This Old House has taken on challenge after challenge with expertise and

Learn the dos and don’ts of a power outage and get blackout survival tips.  Find out the best way to remove snow and ice from you car, including what you need to have on hand at all times, discover the inside scoop on going green with an older home

Learn how to make a homemade fire starter with things you find in your yard, find out how to grow vegetables indoors in your own container garden, and get tips on bath safety to prevent accidents at home.  Plus get answers to your home improvement

Learn why sealing air leaks and adding insulation are both important when trying to keep your energy bills down.  Find out how to take down holiday decorations easily and quickly and how to store them until next season.  Learn winter decorating tips

Find out how to trade in old and outdated electronics for cash or tax credits, learn how to make holiday returns easier, avoid green hype and find out how you can tell if a product is truly good for the environment.  Discover how you can re-stretch

Get tips to avoid shopping scams, find out how to choose the right snow blower for your home and discover the best ways to safeguard your prescription medications.  Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about, roof replacement, fireplace

Learn how to prevent frozen and burst pipes with insulation.  Find out how to seal out hidden sources of air loss in your garage and attic.  Discover all natural wood stains made from pantry ingredients.  Plugs get answers to your home improvement

Learn how to repair a casement window that has a handle that is stiff or too difficult to crank. Find out how you can use hydronic heat, based on moisture, for warm comfort in your home. Also discover how to make stairs in your home less hazardous

Traveling for the holidays? Don’t bring home an unwanted guest: bed bugs. Hotels, theaters, even stores can become infected. Find out how to prevent an infestation at your house. Learn how to protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning. Find

Get advice on easy holiday decorating that will give you a sneak head start on post-holiday cleanup.  Learn how to pick the perfect single stage snow blower for clearing snow covered surfaces.  Find out how a programmable thermostat can save up to 10%

Learn how to clear up a jammed trash disposer without a service call, find out how to save money with energy efficient holiday lighting, discover the benefits of engineered hardwood floors, plus get answers to your home improvement questions about,

Learn why cracks in concrete and masonry must be repaired as soon as possible and get tips on concrete wall repair.  And, find out how to fix cracks, gaps and nail pops in drywall, and get advice on easy and safe holiday decorating,  Plus get answers

Learn how to use a ladder safely as you deck the halls, find out how caring for natural stone can extend its lifespan and keep it looking beautiful, get gift buying help with the Sears Blue Tool Crew, plus get answers to your home improvement