The Money Pit Minute with Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete delivers quick, insightful how-to tips on home improvement, remodeling, décor and home maintenance projects.
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For over a decade, expert hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete 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.
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Does your home ever feel like “a Money Pit?” It doesn’t have to be that way! We’re Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete, hosts of The Money Pit Podcast. For us, a money pit is not a disaster – it’s a home you love! Whether you’re dealing with a repair or dreaming about a reno, consider us your coach, helper or home improvement therapist for all things remodeling, decor or fix up! From bathrooms to basements, demolition to décor and gardening to garages, we share non-biased expertise to help you ...
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Tips on how-to refinish a radiator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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How-to tips on autumn plumbing projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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Spray Foam Insulation for Sill Plates: Open or Closed Cell?
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Learn about the benefits of spray foam insulation, which both seals out drafts and insulates at the same time. Get tips on making sure you have a skilled installer, because proper application and a quality product are required for the best results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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#2451 – Skip the Wait: Hot Water on Demand | Insulation Innovations | Wood Floors for Damp Locations
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SHOW NOTES: - Hot Water: Skip the wait and get hot water on demand with a hot water recirculating pump. - Insulation: New innovations in insulation lower energy costs while keeping your home comfortable all year long. - Flooring: Get the look of wood in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and basements with flooring engineered for damp locations. Q & A: - In…
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How-to tips on fall lawncare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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Find out what to do about dried out and discolored caulk. Get tips on removing the old caulk with caulk softener and using a bleach and water solution to kill any remaining mold. Learn about caulk that contains mildicide, such as DAP with Microban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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How-to tips on storing outdoor furniture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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Listen here to learn how to spread out your electronics on different breakers to avoid tripping the circuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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#2450 – Silent Steps: Fixing Squeaky Floors | Patio Heater Options | Water Heater Savings
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SHOW NOTES: Today, we discuss patio heaters to help you extend your outdoor season and address whether squeaky floors are a sign of a bigger issue, along with tips for fixing them. We also share energy-saving strategies for your water heater to cut down energy bills. Listen as we answer these and other home improvement questions! - Squeaky Floors: …
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Water softeners need to be periodically cleaned to operate safely. Get tips on how to clean a water softener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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How-to tips on home hazards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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How-to's on checking your heating system prior to winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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Concrete cracking up on the curb in the front of your home? Find out the most efficient products for fixing a cracked concrete curb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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Find out what the most energy-efficient siding for your home. Learn the benefits of using energy-efficient siding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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#2449 - Sunny Side Up: ROI of Roof Solar Panels | Natural Dish Soap Recipe | DIY Block Fire Pit
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SHOW NOTES: This week, we weigh the pros and cons of rooftop solar panels and share a simple recipe for homemade spray dish soap. Then, transform your backyard with a DIY fire pit that’s made easy with Pavestone building blocks. Plus, get expert answers to more home improvement questions for your next project! - Solar Panels: Sunny savings or sunke…
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Indecisive about whether to use expensive granite or laminate for your kitchen countertops? Find out what to consider when selecting surface for kitchen countertops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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How-to tips on old furnishings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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How-to tips on preparing your grill for winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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Frustrated by noticing paint coming off your ceiling? Find out potential causes and learn your options to halt that peeling ceiling paint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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#2448 – Hearing Crickets? How to Stop the Chirp | Heating System Upgrades | Easy Leaky Toilet Repair
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SHOW NOTES: In this episode, we reveal simple tricks to keep pesky crickets out of your house and how to decide if a new furnace is worth the investment. We also introduce an innovative product that makes fixing leaky toilets even easier, and answer home improvement questions to make your other DIY projects easier, too! - Crickets: Stop the chirp w…
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Find out how to do your own radon test to determine if radon is a problem in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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How to Fix Sheetrock Nails That Keep Popping Out
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Discover how to keep drywall nails and screws from popping out. Plus, learn why these nails are popping out in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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Termites Found When Purchasing Home: What to Do Next
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Were termites found when purchasing a new home? Don't panic, here's exactly how to evaluate your risk and get the termites evicted before you move in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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#2447 – 10 Wreck-less Home Renovations | Textured Wall and Ceiling Repair | Stinky Sink Smells
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SHOW NOTES: In this show, discover 10 low-dust home improvement projects, learn how to easily fix textured walls or ceilings, and find out how to eliminate sink odors with a simple hack. Plus, listen in as we offer expert answers to other home improvement questions from DIY callers! - Home Renovation: Get ideas for 10 wreck-less home renovations th…
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Hard water leaves it's mark on everything it touches, from glassware to clothing to you! Find out the best, do-it-yourself, solutions for eliminating hard water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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