The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Adding insulation is the simplest and easiest way to cut heating costs and save energy. Learn how to insulate your home to save the most energy and cut down on heating costs. Find out why an air filter is the first step to maintaining a forced air

Learn the smartest way to expand a bathroom and key mistakes to avoid. Get tips to control clutter.  Keep safety a priority by learning how to prevent supplicate keys from getting in the wrong hands. Learn how to clean and store window screens for the

Learn how to find the hidden sources of heat loss in your home when Tom and Leslie teach you how to track sneaky leaks that cause heat loss. Find out about a new type of electric water heater and how it can save you more money and energy than ever

Learn replacement windows options for your home that save energy, earn tax credits and deliver comfort.  Also, Tom and Leslie get expert advice on caring for the trees on your property, including when a tree should stay and when it should go. And learn

Learn how to stop your yard from turning into a swamp after a heavy rain when Tom and Leslie interview landscape contractor Roger Cook from This Old House landscaping expert. Find out why attic insulation is the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to save

Get tips on making carpets last by removing the dirt and avoiding damage from steam cleaners. Tom and Leslie offer the best ways to clean outside your home as well, with a pressure washer. Learn how to create glamour in the bathroom with some unusual

Make sure your plumbing project is leak free -  we’ve got your insider’s trick of the trade to stop plumbing leaks before they start from plumbing expert, Richard Trethewey from TV's This Old House. Tom and Leslie explain why energy efficient

Living large is out - and living not so big is way in. When it comes to your home and lifestyle - downsizing is good. Architect, author and founder of the Not So Big movement - Sarah Susanka - joins Tom and Leslie. Learn why you might not need to clean

Get great ideas for dorm room decor. Learn how to make a small space work for your college bound teen - and deliver on style and storage for great dorm room decor. Also a great tip on a homework organizer you can make yourself.  And get info on choosing

Get tips to keep kids safe. With their smaller size, children are far more at risk for poisoning at home than adults, Tom and Leslie have tips to keep kids safe. Learn how landscaping is an easy and inexpensive way to add value to your home. Find out the

Painting a room is the easiest way to make a big transformation on a small budget. But if trying to decide on a color gives you hives, Tom and Leslie have simple tricks to make it easy. Learn to fix pesky doors that won’t stay open or closed when

Landscaping is one of the most cost effective ways to create curb appeal. Tom and Leslie get tips from Michael Glassman of Discovery Channels Garden Police. And if you think double or triple glazed only refers to donuts, you’ll be pleased to learn how

This hour, Tom and Leslie share dining room décor tips to help you create that 4-star restaurant look on a “take out” budget. Plus, This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey offers tips on safe drinking water. Learn how to make sure your house

Get tips on how to properly stage your home for a successful sale, and learn how to keep it safe n the process. Plus, carbon monoxide is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the nation. Learn how to keep your family safe from this odorless killer.

If you’re looking to expand the living space in your house, should you consider converting your garage? Tom and Leslie have the pros and cons of this project. Also get tips on painting kitchen cabinets when This Old House host Kevin O’Connor stops by for