The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Learn three ways to increase water pressure at your shower. Find out how to prevent winter ice dams that can cause leaks and thousands of dollars in water damage.  Discover how to prevent home break ins with a secure home entry system. Learn how to

Going out of town for the holidays? Get tips to make sure your home is safe while you’re away. Learn step-by-step instructions for repairing crumbling mortar in brick or stone work from the experts at This Old House. Also find out which materials hold

Holiday gatherings are a great excuse to paint and redecorate around your home. Tom and Leslie will show you how. Find out how to childproof for your youngest guests. Learn how to give your bathroom a facelift without spending a fortune. Learn about

Inside painting is a popular cool weather project.  But paint odor can sometimes be overwhelming.  Get tips to get the job done odor free. Learn how an energy audit can help determine exactly where your home might losing energy and deliver the advice you

Cleaning up for the holidays is a good idea, but Tom and Leslie explain why running your oven’s self cleaning cycle is not the thing to do before preparing a big family dinner. The housing market is slowly showing some signs of recovery. Learn more with

Are cracks or nail pops showing up in your walls? Get easy tips to make them disappear. Do you have to rewash you dishes after your dishwasher does? Tom and Leslie help diagnose the problem. Find out how to fix a wobbly toilet from This Old House

Get tips on making sure your wood stove burns efficiently.  Find out how updating just your kitchen cabinets can improve the look of your entre kitchen. Learn ways to winterize your older home without compromising its unique look. Plus get answers to

Get great fall lawn and garden care when Tom and Leslie interview landscaping expert Roger Cook of TV’s This Old House. Find out how to add an outdoor fireplace. Learn a trick of the trade for easy leaf cleanup. Discover how to light your home’s exterior

Learn how to clean up messes left behind by Halloween pranksters including eggs, toilet paper and shaving cream. Find out how to clean your clothes dryer’s drum when ink or crayon stains make their way onto it. Get help on choosing a backup generator

Mix pumpkins and plumbing, and you'll end up with a plumbing bill.  Learn why. Get advice on pest control, including how to keep rodents from taking shelter in your home. Get tips on cellulose insulation from Tom Silva, the general contractor on This Old

A new study reveals your shower may be spewing potentially dangerous bacteria. Tom and Leslie talk to one of the study’s researchers. Learn how to fix a creaky deck. Get product info on a highly energy efficient hot water heater that has a touch pad

With trick or treating time right around the corner, Tom and Leslie talk Halloween safety, this hour, with tips to keep you and your kids safe in your house and in the neighborhood. Get green flooring options for your home and and you.  Kevin O'Connor

Learn how to increase the value of your home with a garage makeover as Tom and Leslie deliver tips on everything from storage and organization to garage door safety. Find out how to make sure rot doesn’t take hold in your home. Plus get answers to

Get step by step tips on how to fix a leaky chimney. Find out the best way to get rid stumps left behind after cutting down a tree. Learn how to install wainscoting. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about replacing an asphalt roof,

Learn ways to hurricane proof your house, including info on why some homes remain standing and others don’t. Easy step by step tips on a paving project to improve curb appeal. A quick, easy and cheap way to save money on your hot water bills. Plus get