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
Leveling a Concrete Basement Floor
DIY floor leveling takes time, effort, and preparation, but is much more affordable than having the job done professionally. Learn what to expect, and which materials you'll need.
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00:02:53 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Replace a Water Damaged Ceiling
Get options for replacing a water damaged ceiling. Read about fiber tiles and drop ceiling options for a bathroom ceiling damaged by a water leak.
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00:02:09 |
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Are Squeaky Floors Unsafe?
Learn how to pinpoint what's causing a squeaky floor, and get tips on reducing the noise. Also, find out whether squeaky floors are an indication of a structural problem.
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00:03:59 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Repair a Sinking Garage Floor
Learn how to repair a sinking garage floor. Find out why soil movement might cause a garage floor to sink and how to use a jackhammer to remove the old concrete floor.
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00:02:23 |
Wed 22 Jan 2025
File an Insurance Claim: Water Damaged Walls and Ceilings
Get tips on contacting an independent insurance adjuster to file a claim for water damaged walls and ceilings on a lower level caused by a loose dishwasher hose.
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00:02:14 |
Tue 21 Jan 2025
Best Options for Replacing Shower Valves
Think of the valve as the engine that powers the spray functions or the brain that brings water, steam, music and light together for a full sensory experience. When it breaks, it needs to be replaced…
00:04:09 |
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Solutions for Smelly Water Odor
If the hot water in your home has a strong odor, the cause could be the water heater, drains or even the water quality itself. Learn how to eliminate smelly water odor.
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00:02:00 |
Fri 17 Jan 2025
Refinish a Stained Acrylic Bathtub
Learn how to refinish a stained acrylic bathtub. Find out how to apply a product like Gel Gloss to repair the finish on your discolored tub.
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00:02:08 |
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Fixing Cracks in the Bathtub
Bathtub cracks can be hard to repair but we have a solution for your problem here! Check it out!
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00:03:34 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
Porcelain Tile: How to Store
Find out to store porcelain tile and get tips for installation.
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00:03:27 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
White Fuzz on Concrete Floor: How to Clean
Find out how to clean white fuzz from a concrete floor. Learn why it is mineral deposits rather than mold. Get tips on using a mixture of water and white vinegar to get rid of it. You will also need …
00:02:46 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Paint Over Stained Furniture
Learn how to paint over stained furniture. Find out how applying liquid sandpaper can help paint to adhere to varnished or stained furniture without the need for stripping.
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00:02:21 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Stain and Seal a Wood Floor
Get tips on staining and sealing a wood floor. Find out how long to wait between coats when applying polyurethane, and learn what may happen if the second coat is applied too soon.
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00:03:22 |
Thu 09 Jan 2025
Best Carpet for a Home Office
Find out what kind of carpet is best to go under heavy office furniture. Learn why low-pile, commercial grade carpet is a good choice for a home office space. Get tips on how to remove furniture inde…
00:03:19 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
How to Fix Leaking Kitchen Faucet
Find out how to repair a leaking kitchen faucet. Get tips on getting a rebuild kit from the manufacturer, and learn why you should never use a generic. Another option is to replace the faucet if it's…
00:03:05 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
How to Remove a Stripped Bathtub Drain
Get tips on hiring a plumber to remove a bathtub drain that over time has become stripped so there's nothing to grab onto. The plumber will likely drill it off and chisel it away with a cold chisel.
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00:02:32 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
Programmable Thermostat for Radiant Floor Heating System
Learn how a programmable thermostat can help manage a radiant floor heating system. Find out why a programmable thermostat for radiant floor heating systems can help reduce your energy cost so that y…
00:03:52 |
Fri 03 Jan 2025
Clean Grease and Grime From Kitchen Cabinets
Learn which products should work best to remove grease and grime from kitchen cabinets. Find out where to get the Grime-Away product.
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00:03:20 |
Thu 02 Jan 2025
Relocate a Thermostat Away from Fireplace
Find out why you should move your thermostat so it can't "see" your fireplace. Learn why a zone exerciser is an inefficient way to keep hot water circulating through your pipes.
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00:04:12 |
Wed 01 Jan 2025
Wash Carpet Without Damaging Particle Board
Find out why it's OK to use a carpet cleaner on a carpet with particle board underneath. The machine pushes water into the carpet but sucks it back out almost immediately. The particle board may beco…
00:02:15 |
Tue 31 Dec 2024
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