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
How to Shade a Concrete Patio
Find out how to shade a concrete patio. Get tips on buying a retractable awning kit for pergolas.
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00:02:46 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Replace Electrical Wiring in an Older Home
Learn why it is a good idea to replace all the old knob-and-tube wiring in an older home. Find out why most insurance companies will not insure a home with knob-and-tube wiring, and how a good electr…
00:05:11 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
How to Kill Carpenter Ants
Find out how to deal with a carpenter ant problem. Get tips on having a pest control professional spray a product called Phantom.
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00:05:15 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Beach Deck: Stain or Paint?
Find out whether painting or staining a deck is better for areas near a beach. Learn how to remove old materials so stain your deck and keep it looking good.
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00:03:02 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Best Way to Repair Broken Door
Bolt thrown out of your bathroom door due to an accidental hard slam by a guest? Learn how you may be able to repair broken door.
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00:02:39 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
How to Eliminate Moldy Smell from Porch
Miffed by a moldy, musty smell coming from your unfinished porch? Find out the best way to eliminate moldy smell from porch.
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00:02:35 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
How to Fix a Shower that Turns Cold
Find out how to solve the problem of a cold shower. Learn why the underlying issue is probably a bad valve. Get tips on getting a pressure-balancing valve to regulate the temperature of your shower.
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00:03:23 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
How Can I Remove Stains From My Home's Exterior (Siding, Eaves, Brick)?
Your house faces off against weather conditions, insects, wildlife and more - so it's no surprise that some of these leave stains behind. Discover a product that works to remove those stains from you…
00:02:59 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
Build a Composite Deck on Existing Joists
Get tips on how to build composite decking on existing joists. Learn why you shouldn't put composite decking over existing wood, and why you should remove the old decking first.
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00:02:52 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
Removing Rust Stains From Countertops
Find tips for removing rust stains from countertops and other surfaces. Learn about products for removing calcium, lime, and rust deposits.
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00:01:46 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Options for a Durable Garage Floor
Find out what type of garage flooring will stand up to the heavy wear and tear of having cars driving over it. Get tips on looking into floating tile floor systems specifically made for garage floors…
00:01:57 |
Fri 30 May 2025
How Effective is Waterproofing Paint for the Basement?
Find out why waterproofing paint is only part of the solution to a wet basement. Get tips on improving the outdoor drainage conditions around the foundation of your home to keep water away from your …
00:03:04 |
Thu 29 May 2025
One Power Outlet Isn't Working
Find out why only half of a dual power socket is working, and how to rewire so both outlets are active.
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00:01:43 |
Wed 28 May 2025
Cracked Foundation Repair
Foundation cracks are common but how do you know if a cracked foundation repair is needed? Get tips on how to determine severity and best way to fix.
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00:02:55 |
Tue 27 May 2025
How to Securely Attach Gutters
Find out how to securely attach your gutters so that heavy snowfall doesn't knock them down. Get tips on using Allen head screws to create a more secure connection and adding snow guards.
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00:02:36 |
Mon 26 May 2025
How to Add More Insulation
Find out how to add blow-in insulation on top of batt insulation. Learn why you should only use blow-in insulation in spaces you don't need access to.
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00:01:19 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Why Is Floor Tile Grout Crumbling?
When grout begans to crack and crumble, it can be a sign of a problem with the grout - OR a problem with the tile. Learn how to determine the difference. Plus, get helpful tips for removing and re-in…
00:02:38 |
Thu 22 May 2025
Cleaning Auto Grease From a Garage Floor
Learn what it takes to clean grease from a garage floor and restore its appearance - and whether or not it's a DIY project.
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00:02:21 |
Wed 21 May 2025
Whole House Humidifier: DIY or Not?
The right whole house humidifier can improve comfort for every room in your home. But is installing one a DIY project? Get tips on best humidifier for your home.
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00:02:32 |
Tue 20 May 2025
How to Remove Paint from Brick
Find out how to get paint off brick. Get tips on using a product called the Taginator, a biodegradable graffiti remover for masonry, to remove the paint.
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00:04:27 |
Mon 19 May 2025
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