Landscaping for Above Ground Pools | Building Blocks for Fire Pits | Vinyl Fencing Pros and Cons | Ep #2223

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Show Notes:

• Above ground pools can be a fun addition to your backyard space. But the site of a 4-foot tall, 24-foot-wide bathtub in the middle of your entertaining space doesn’t always add to the outdoor décor! We share tips to make above ground pools an attractive and affordable addition to your backyard space.
• We love sitting around the fire pit on a cool summer evening. But if you don’t have a fire pit, building one is now as easy as stacking blocks. We’ll tell you about a system of modular rustic building blocks that can be assembled to create firepits, plants and more.
• Vinyl fencing has become more and more popular as an alternative to traditional wood fencing. But is it really worth the extra cost? We’ll walk you thought the pros and the cons of vinyl vs wood fences.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions.

• Retaining Walls: Tom, helps Alex figure out the easiest way to build a retaining wall by using interlocking blocks instead of wood.
• Replacement Windows: Elie wants to know the most energy efficient materials for a replacement window.
• Rust Stains: Doug needs help to prevent rust stains from forming on his pool and patio areas.
• Getting Rid of Woodchucks: Darlene is dealing with a major population of wood chicks that are destroying her garden.
• Best Soft Floor: Casey needs help choosing the best floor for her special needs son. Find out why we recommend cork flooring.
• Cleaning Wood Floors: Margaret wants our recommendation for the best floor cleaners for wood floors.
• Bad Electrical Outlets: Steve needs a solution for a number of ungrounded electrical outlets in his home.

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