The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Nothing says “Welcome Home” better than a beautiful fiberglass entry door. Learn about a new refinishing product that can help you give your fiberglass door a facelift. Also, learn simple storage solutions for your basement and a cool way to dress up

Has the recession killed your DIY budget? Tom and Leslie have great ideas on how to fire back up your do-it-yourself dreams by using inexpensive salvaged building materials that’ll save some cash. Get tips on a super-efficient mini-split air conditioning

With all the rain we’ve had, more and more folks are experiencing the dreaded “roof moss” which makes your roof green, spongy and can cause leaks. Tom and Leslie have the step-by-step tips you’ll need to solve that problem. Learn how to stop condensation

If the smell of cedar brings back fond memories of grandma’s closet, Tom and Leslie have tips to help you build your own. Find out how to clean or replace grout from Tom Silva, the general contractor on TV’s This Old House. Get lawn mowing tips to help

Imagine a future with a plumbing pipe that never leaks, can’t crack and easily bends anywhere you need it to go. Well, the future is now and Tom and Leslie share those secrets. Get tips to make sure big home improvement projects go smoothly. Learn how to

This hour, we launch an exciting new on-air partnership with our friends at This Old House.  Every week, host Kevin O’Connor, along with Roger Cook, Tom Silva or Richard Trethewey, will join Tom and Leslie for a featured segment of the show.  Today,

When summer storms roll in, lightning is often right behind them. Tom and Leslie will have tips on how to protect yourself, your home and all your electronics with a lightening protection system. Plus, when the economy goes south, scams go on the rise

If your air conditioning is on, but your house still won’t cool, Tom and Leslie have tips on a quick, easy and FREE way to test your system BEFORE spending money on a service call. Also, learn the steps necessary to get your house ready for a project

Before central air conditioning became common, there was a free and easy way to get air circulating in the house, and it’s an idea that still works today.  Tom and Leslie have a tip to help chill your summer. Plus high humidity in your home can make it

If a hot summer has left your lawn brown, Tom and Leslie have tips to breath new life into thirsty lawns. Learn the best way to paint a porch floor, and an easy trick to calculate the amount of carpeting you’d need for any room of the house. Find out how

Bathroom renovations, done well, can drive up house value. Tom and Leslie provide guidance. Also learn how to work with an appraiser that might be hired to evaluate your home for potential buyer. And get ratings on the best air conditioners from the

Get tips on how to select and install an outdoor kitchen and learn how to expand your outdoor décor to create the perfect ambience with lighting and accessories. With more than 500 grill fires occurring each year, learn how to make sure your grill is

Get tips to help keep your lawn mower engine running all season long when Tom and Leslie interview an expert at Kohler Engines. Summer is always a season of heavy electrical use. Learn how back-up generators can help you avoid getting left in the dark

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your deck, but it’s hard to do that if you need to walk around the splinters. Tom and Leslie have tips to make decks safe and easy to care for. If you are enjoying a picnic or barbeque on that deck, we’ll also have

If decorating is in your home improvement plans, learn a great tip for creating sharp, crisp lines when painting stripes. Learn how to protect your electronics in the event of a power surge. Get the tips on how to cut back on mowing chores this summer,