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The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

著者： Leslie Segrete
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 Does your home ever feel like “a Money Pit?” It doesn’t have to be that way! As host of The Money Pit Podcast, 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 me 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, I'll share non-biased expertise to help you tackle your to-do’s with confidence. Taking care of a home can be a combination of love, pride and heart-stopping fear - but I promise to help you plan, save you money and spare you from snafus. Join me for new episodes every Monday and Thursday, just in time to plan your next home improvement adventure!© Copyright 1999-2025 Squeaky Door Productions, Inc.
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  • #2562 – Fire Safety & Prevention | Heating System Checkup | Safe Halloween Decor | Interior Lighting

    #2562 – Fire Safety & Prevention | Heating System Checkup | Safe Halloween Decor | Interior Lighting
    2025/10/16
    SHOW NOTES: It's spooky season and cozy season, which means the weather is outstanding for tackling home improvement projects, both inside and out. Coming up, we're sharing a quick heating system checkup, life-saving fire safety tips, and creative ideas for decorating your yard safely for Halloween! Let's get to it! - Heating System Seasonal Checkup: Don't wait until the first frost to discover your heating system isn't working! We will walk you through the steps for furnaces, boilers, or heat pumps to keep your home warm, safe, and energy efficient all winter long. - Fire Safety and Prevention: Since October is Fire Safety Month, we share practical, life-saving tips that every household should know, including the importance of developing and practicing a home escape plan. - Safe Halloween Decorating: We provide creative tips for decorating your outdoor space for Halloween safely, whether you're adding a few eerie touches or going for a full haunted house vibe. - Interior Lighting Tips: Since the days are getting darker earlier, consider swapping out cool-toned bulbs for warm white LEDs to make cozy corners more inviting. You can also add personality and light using beautiful plug-in sconces, which require no complex electrical work. Q & A: - Vincent from Delaware was concerned about recent cracking in his cousin's 1930s brick home. We recommend hiring an ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) certified professional home inspector for diagnostic advice, or, if the problem is severe, a structural engineer who can specify the required repair. - Mike from Chicago found that his walls likely had no insulation and asked for safe options to insulate the brick while avoiding moisture issues. We advise that his primary option is the disruptive project of removing the interior drywall to install rigid foam insulation sheets. He can also focus on cutting down drafts by caulking around windows and trim, plus maximizing attic insulation. - Sue noticed moss growing on her roof and wanted to know more about using copper flashing to prevent buildup. We confirm that copper flashing is effective because the metal naturally fights moss and mildew as rain washes over it. - Tim planned to install luxury vinyl flooring and asked if an additional sound barrier was necessary. We feel that no additional sound deadener is needed because the flooring is going directly over concrete. - Sherry from Iowa asked if it was worthwhile to have her air ducts or furnace ducts cleaned in her 50-year-old home. We believe that duct cleaning is typically not needed unless there's an existing problem, and the best preventative measure is to invest in a high-quality air filter and replace it regularly. ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 分
  • #2561 – Garage Door Maintenance | Winterizing Sprinkler Systems | Reclaim Your Yard with Hardscapes

    #2561 – Garage Door Maintenance | Winterizing Sprinkler Systems | Reclaim Your Yard with Hardscapes
    2025/10/13
    SHOW NOTES: Welcome to The Money Pit! We're here every week to help you protect your biggest investment – your home sweet home – and make sure it doesn't become a bottomless money pit. We've got a busy hour planned, diving into seasonal home maintenance musts. Join us for today’s topics, including: - Reclaiming Your Yard with Hardscapes: Learn how Pavestone products can help you ditch constant mowing, weeding, and watering while boosting your curb appeal. We’ll discuss ideas for creating stunning, smart, and sustainable outdoor spaces. - Essential Garage Door Maintenance: The garage door is the biggest moving part of your home, and we'll share simple tips to keep it running smoothly, safely, and quietly before it becomes dangerous and expensive. - Winterizing Your Sprinkler System: Before the first deep freeze hits, we detail the crucial fall task of shutting down your in-ground sprinkler system to prevent serious and costly damage. Q & A: - Margaret’s home has ceramic bathroom tiles confirmed to contain lead, and she needs questions to ask contractors who seem unaware of safe removal requirements. We advise her to seek a contractor who is EPA certified in lead paint renovation or removal. - Gonzalo successfully reduced his home's air infiltration through air sealing, but is concerned there may still be leaks. We recommend using specific science to locate drafts rather than guessing. - Bobby in Virginia notices a small amount of water in his basement after heavy rains, which he suspects is due to hydrostatic pressure. We suspect the problem is caused by bad grading and drainage outside the foundation, and urge him to extend his gutters and downspouts farther from the house perimeter. - Lillian in Florida is dealing with worms that repeatedly crawl onto her screened-in patio! We explain that worms come out after heavy rain because they breathe through their skin and need oxygen when the soil gets too wet. - Allan in North Dakota wants to reseed his lawn and asked if seeding right before the snow falls is the correct timing. We confirmed that fall is the best time for reseeding, but advised him not to wait until winter is approaching. ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 分
  • #2560 – Dealing with Mold and Mildew | Deterring Wildlife Pests | Guard Against Contractor Scams

    #2560 – Dealing with Mold and Mildew | Deterring Wildlife Pests | Guard Against Contractor Scams
    2025/10/09
    SHOW NOTES: It is full-on spooky season here at The Money Pit, and we are relishing fall! But while this is the perfect season for cozy projects, it’s also prime time for scammers looking to cash in on unsuspecting homeowners. Today, we’re walking you through some great home improvement projects, plus the red flags to protect yourself and your wallet. - Mold and Mildew: We’re examining the difference between mold and mildew and offer advice on how to spot it, when to clean it yourself, and when it’s critical to call in a professional. - Wildlife Pests: Protect your perfect fall porch display from critters who view your pumpkins and decor as a seasonal feast. We share clever tricks to keep animals away. - Contractor Scams: We’re warning homeowners about the top scams making the rounds this fall, a busy season for cons that include fake chimney sweeps, shady furnace checkups, and unsolicited offers for gutter cleaning. Q & A: - Rochelle called to ask if she received a fair price for a contractor to remove and replace a section of gutter and repair her fascia board. We advised her that the quote doesn't sound terrible, but she should obtain a second bid to compare the project’s true cost. - Andrew is planning to build a floating deck for an inflatable hot tub and inquired about using Trex decking and ensuring sufficient structural support. We confirmed that Trex is a great, durable decking surface for use around a hot tub, but stressed he must beef up the structure to handle the weight. - Gail reached out from Georgia concerning her persistent problem with mud daubers building nests on the side of her house. We suggested she try strong-smelling natural deterrents or use effective wasp traps. - Will wanted to know the best way to add insulation beneath his attic floor without having to pull up the existing plywood. We provided a simpler solution: he can lay unfaced batts of insulation directly on top of the existing insulation in the attic floor. - Stan needs a fix for his wood garage door that won't seal at the bottom. The solution is to cut the bottom to match the angle of the floor precisely, which then allows for the installation of a new, even seal. ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 分
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