The Money Pit Calls & Answers
For nearly two decades, Leslie Segrete and former host Tom Kraeutler have fielded every home improvement, home decor, or home repair question imaginable. Your Calls, Our Answers features the best calls from their podcast and nationally syndicated home improvement radio show The Money Pit.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 2 minutes
- Episodes
- 305
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
When to Call an Exterminator
Find out whether it's time to call an exterminator, or if indoor bug spray should do the trick. Also, short-term fixes for gathering and eliminating insects.
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00:03:34 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
Eliminate Moisture in a Crawlspace
Learn how to eliminate moisture in a crawlspace. Find out how installing plastic sheeting and improving drainage will eliminate moisture in a crawlspace.
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00:02:58 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
How to Repair Trowel-On Coating
Find out how to seal gaps and repair tears in the trowel-on coating on the exterior walls of your house. Learn why your best option is an epoxy patching compound, which can be purchased at Abatron's …
00:03:41 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Removing Wallpaper
Learn about removing wallpaper. Find out about renting a steamer, using a box cutter and a bucket of soapy vinegar water to remove wallpaper.
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00:03:53 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Tips for Cleaning Stainless Steel
It may be called stainless steel but it doesn't hold up to its name! Get tips on how to remove stains and restore stainless steel appliances and sinks to a bright shiny color.
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00:03:21 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
How to Extend Roof Shingle into Gutters
Roof singles properly installed extend well over the gutter. But when they are cut short, a flashing technique can fix the problem without replacing the roof.
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00:03:25 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Can I Install Salvaged Ductwork in My House?
Find out why installing salvaged ductwork in your house is not a do-it-yourself project. You need to hire someone experienced in duct design to ensure that your central air system ends up balanced.
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00:02:51 |
Thu 31 Jul 2025
How to Soundproof a Room
Learn how to soundproof a room. Find out how soundproof drywall and a sound-deadening drywall glue can help you soundproof a room.
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00:01:47 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
How to Repair a Crack in Brick
Repairing a crack in brick masonry is a pretty easy home improvement project. Get tips on the best sealants to use.
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00:02:13 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Three-Way Switches Not Working Properly
If you tried to replace your three-way switches and now they aren't working properly, you probably wired something backwards. Electrical work is not a DIY project, so call an electrician and have him…
00:03:24 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Patching Holes in a Kitchen Ceiling
Get tips on how to patch holes in a kitchen ceiling left behind by fluorescent lights. Find out whether it would be best to put up new drywall or fix the holes, and learn which paint is best to use o…
00:01:42 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Cold Showers? Try a Tankless Water Heater.
Learn why you should install a tankless water heater if you have cold showers. Find out how a second tankless hot water heater can be installed in an upstairs closet for even faster hot showers.
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00:03:03 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Mold From Rain After Storm: What's the Fix?
Learn how to get rid of mold that forms indoors after a storm, and how to find and fix the rainwater leak that caused it.
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00:01:59 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
How to Fix Dirty Water After Plumbing Work
Water dirty, gritty and brown following temporary stoppage of water service? Find out the steps to take after pipe work yields dirty water.
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00:02:39 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
How to Hide Unsightly Wiring
Find out how to hide unsightly wires dangling from the electronics in your home entertainment center. Get tips on using zip ties to group the wires, and then nailing them to the top of baseboard and …
00:05:06 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Choosing the Right Bathtub
Find out which type of bathtub will work best in your home. When doing a bathroom remodel, consider resin or cast iron tubs for your bathroom.
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00:02:34 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Removing Paint from Your Porch
Learn how to strip paint from your patio.
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00:02:24 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Selling a House: Should I Fix My Loose Tile Shower Floor?
Find out why repairing the loose tile in your shower floor is a big project: You have to tear out the tile and replace the shower pan. If it's not leaking, you don't have a responsibility to repair i…
00:02:51 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
Restoring a Cedar Deck to Its Original Color
Find out which stain gets a cedar deck close to its original color - and how to preserve the wood's natural color for as long as possible.
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00:02:40 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
EPDM Rubber Roof
Learn the advantages of installing a EPDM rubber roof. EPDM Rubber rooves are durable and log-lasting.
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00:03:15 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
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