The Money Pit Calls & Answers

The Money Pit Calls & Answers

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<p>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.</p>

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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 …

Dec 31, 2025 · 2m

How To Sound Proof Your Apartment

Apartment living can include noisy neighbors! Learn how to create a sound barrier to reduce noises from others apartments and the outside world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

Dec 30, 2025 · 2m

How to Insulate and Ventilate a Cathedral Ceiling

With no attic space to work in, insulating a cathedral ceiling is difficult. Learn the best options for insulation and ventilation to save energy. Learn more about your ad choices. …

Dec 29, 2025 · 5m

Heat Pump on the Fritz

Find out why a green switch, which means your heat pump is wired into the power company grid, could be causing the erratically high temperatures in your home. Learn why …

Dec 26, 2025 · 3m

Clean Burnt Popcorn Smell from Microwave

Learn how to clean burnt popcorn smell from your microwave. Find out how boiling a bowl of vinegar and water in your microwave can help get rid of the odor …

Dec 25, 2025 · 2m

Choose Quartz for Heat-Resistant Countertops

Learn why you should choose quartz for a heat-resistant countertop. Find out why Silestone is a great kitchen counter choice because it resists scorching and knife marks can be sanded …

Dec 24, 2025 · 3m

Warm Up a Cold Floor

Learn how to warm up a cold floor. Find out how insulating the floor joists in your crawlspace and installing radiant heating can help warm up a cold floor. Learn …

Dec 23, 2025 · 2m

Install an Alarm to Warn Against Freezing Pipes

Learn how to install an alarm to warn against freezing pipes. Find out how a freeze alarm can be part of a centrally wired alarm system that will notify you …

Dec 22, 2025 · 1m

Cause of Ice on a Storm Door

Find out the cause of ice on a storm door. Find out how condensation on a storm door may indicate a well-sealed door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

Dec 19, 2025 · 2m

How to Fix a Blocked Pipe

Find out how to fix a blocked pipe. Get tips on snaking the drain all the way to where it connects to the street or to your septic field. Learn …

Dec 18, 2025 · 2m

How to Heat a Finished Attic

Find out what considerations you must make when deciding whether your heating system is big enough to heat your second floor. Get tips on checking the BTU capacity of the …

Dec 17, 2025 · 5m

Door for Small Bathroom Space

Find out how to design a sliding door for a small bathroom space. Get tips on installing an exterior track system and hanging a regular wood door or plastic composite …

Dec 16, 2025 · 3m

Insulate a Basement Floor

Learn how to insulate a basement floor. Get tips on laying a vapor barrier over a dirt floor when insulating a basement floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

Dec 15, 2025 · 2m

Replace a Bathtub While Preserving Tile

Learn how to replace a bathtub while preserving tile. Find out how to keep the tile you've got when replacing a bath tub by installing a complimentary color tile on …

Dec 12, 2025 · 3m

DIY Blown-in Insulation Installation

Get tips for installing blown-in insulation yourself. Find out how much pressure to use and how much insulation to put in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2025 · 2m

Central AC: Should You Winterize Unit?

If you have a central AC condenser outside, you can winterize that unit - so to speak - but taking a few steps to get it ready for cold weather. …

Dec 10, 2025 · 2m

How to Fix a Leaking Shower

Find out how to fix a shower leak. Get tips on running a hose directly down the shower drain to eliminate that as the source of the problem. Then test …

Dec 09, 2025 · 4m

Stop Windows from Sweating in Winter

Learn how to stop windows from sweating in winter. Get tips on how to reduce moisture in the home, including properly venting the bathroom and installing a whole home dehumidifier. …

Dec 08, 2025 · 4m

Install Flashing Around a Chimney

Learn how to install flashing around a chimney. Find out how to layer flashing so that it properly seals the chimney from rain and other leaks. Learn more about your …

Dec 05, 2025 · 2m

How to Realign Cabinet Drawers and Doors

Find out how to realign cabinet drawers and doors by tightening the screws on the drawer fronts and door hinges. Also get tips on removing cabinet doors before you paint …

Dec 04, 2025 · 4m