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The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

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 he...

Weekend Kitchen Projects | Appliance Break Down Cheat Sheet | Must Have Washing Machine Features

40 mins; February 27, 2022

How to Pick the Perfect Kitchen Cabinets | Easy Fix for Clogged Showers | Secret to Streak Free Windows

38 mins; February 23, 2022

Thawing Frozen Feet | Upgrading the Porcelain Throne | Inspecting Older Chimneys

40 mins; February 20, 2022

Secrets to Small Bath Storage | Mastering Mattress Shopping | Smart Window Coverings

39 mins; February 16, 2022

Are Replacement Windows Worth It? | How to Hang Heavy Stuff on Drywall | Why Junk Drawers Start Fires

40 mins; February 13, 2022

Amazing Drop Ceilings | How to Stop Tripping Circuits | Easy Way to Avoid Unsafe Products

39 mins; February 09, 2022

Avoiding Laundry Room Dangers | Hidden Costs of Buying Appliances | Simple Siding Repairs

40 mins; February 06, 2022

Best Basement Bathrooms | Decoding Lumber: How to Get What You Pay For | Easy Trick to Estimate Home Care Costs

39 mins; February 02, 2022

Are You Making These Painting Mistakes? | Best Way to Remove Carpet | Simple Shower Drain Cleaning Solution

40 mins; January 30, 2022

Are Natural Stone Countertops Worth It? | Removing Wallpaper with Ease | Pet Friendly Flooring

39 mins; January 26, 2022

Roof Check: How to Know if It’s Got to Go | Space Saving Closet Makeovers | Energy Audits That Save Big Bucks

40 mins; January 23, 2022

30-Minute Home Improvement Hacks | Some Smoke Detectors Won’t Spot Fires | Heating Tips for Renters

39 mins; January 19, 2022

Need to Know Solar Solutions | Décor Secrets for Bigger Spaces | Tips for Winter Tree Trimming

40 mins; January 16, 2022

Itch-Free Insulation | Super Commercial Stoves for Kitchens | How to De-Tox Your Mattress

40 mins; January 12, 2022

Winter Bird Attraction | New Year New Studio Space | Sink Odors

40 mins; January 09, 2022

Beware Falling Icicles | Picking the Right Paint | Easy Furniture Fixes

39 mins; January 05, 2022

4 Home Buying Question | Kitchen Floor Remodel | Holiday Decoration Hacks

39 mins; January 02, 2022

Supercharging Wood Stoves for Max Heat | Cleaning Stone Countertops | Keep Kids Safe from Falling Furniture

39 mins; December 29, 2021

Upcycled Furniture | Renters Insurance | Door Stick Quick Fix

39 mins; December 26, 2021

Green Improvements That Pay Off | Tips for Energy-Efficient Fireplaces | Best Filters for Healthy Indoor Air

39 mins; December 22, 2021

Consumer Reports App Helps Manage Home Like a Pro | 5 Things You Can Make Sparkle with Vinegar | Simple Holiday Home Fixes

40 mins; December 19, 2021

5 Ways to Save on Décor in the New Year | Santa Chimney Prep | Cleaning Tile Quick Tips

40 mins; December 15, 2021

Holiday Toy Organization| CO2 Gas Poisoning | Basement Energy Usage

40 mins; December 12, 2021

EPA Savings Program | Refinish Bathtubs | Navigating Extended Warranties

39 mins; December 08, 2021

Preventing Frozen Pipe Bursts | Picking Fresh Christmas Tree | High-Tech Storm Windows

40 mins; December 05, 2021

Budget Friendly Heating Tips | Kitchen Backsplashes | 5 Quick Holiday Lighting Tips

39 mins; December 01, 2021

Best Air Filters | Solution for Dirty Dishwashers | Fast Fix for a Jammed Garbage Disposers

39 mins; November 28, 2021

Top Tips for Interior Painting | Smart Thermostat that Save Money | Best Bedroom Décor Tips

38 mins; November 24, 2021

Budget Friendly Kitchen Cabinets | Consumer Reports on Best Snow | Pet Proof Furniture

35 mins; November 21, 2021

Organizing Kid’s Rooms | How to Predict Home Repairs | Creating Cool Game Rooms

39 mins; November 17, 2021

Top Energy Wasters | Buying an Old Home | Silence Noisy Faucets

39 mins; November 14, 2021

Consumer Reports Worst Appliances | Weekend Countertop Makeover | Managing Shower Moisture

39 mins; November 10, 2021

Stop Smelly Stink Bugs | Consumer Report on Generators | New Tech in Storm Windows

39 mins; November 03, 2021

Kitchen Updates in a Weekend | Noisy Plumbing Systems | Bright Ideas for Winter Decor

38 mins; November 03, 2021

Heating Up the Garage | Top DIY Mistakes | Water Heater Maintenance

38 mins; October 31, 2021

DIY Ways to End Drafty Windows | Best Paint Sheens to Hide the Flaws| DIY Counseling for Couples

38 mins; October 27, 2021

Energy Star Homes | Smartest Way to Rake Leaves | Tips to Trouble shoot Ovens

38 mins; October 24, 2021

“As-Is” is No More | Fast Furniture Fixes | Weeding Out Bad Contractors

38 mins; October 20, 2021

Paint Colors that Pay Off | DIY Durable Garage Floors | Calling the Chimney Sweep

38 mins; October 17, 2021

Cool Weather Crops | Curb Appealing Shrubbery | Easy to Install Insulation

38 mins; October 13, 2021

No-Brainer Energy Savers | Repair or Replace Roof? | Heating System Servicing | Perfect Fall Projects

38 mins; October 10, 2021

DIY Gutter Guards | Fast Fix for Laminate Countertops | Fall Wall Covering Ideas

39 mins; October 06, 2021

Leaf Blower Rec’s from Consumer Reports | DIY Mold Removal | Easiest Insulation

39 mins; October 03, 2021

Hidden Remodeling Surprises | Saving with Service Contracts | Easy to Install Terrazzo

38 mins; September 29, 2021

Solution for Cold Showers | Fix for Dirty Dishwasher | Itch-Free Insulation | Avoiding Frozen Sprinklers

38 mins; September 26, 2021

Worth it to Replace Heating? | Top Hidden Home Buying Hazards | Stop Insulation Leaks

37 mins; September 23, 2021

Easy Ways for Renters to Reduce Heating Cost | Quick Fix for Splintery Decks | DIY Driveway Restoration

38 mins; September 19, 2021

4-Season Greenhouse | Bathroom Lighting to Make You Look Good | Crack-Proof Concrete

38 mins; September 15, 2021

Best Replacement Windows | Fun Ideas for Leftover Paint | Pre-Winter To-Do’s

38 mins; September 12, 2021

Best Gutter Guards | New Options for Insulation | Shocking Termite Trouble

37 mins; September 08, 2021

College Rental Red Flags | Hardest to Kill Houseplants | DIY Drywall Repair

38 mins; September 05, 2021

Are Replacement Windows Worth it | Pro Painting Tips | At-Home Office Organization

37 mins; September 01, 2021

Pet Friendly Floors | DIY Exterior Painting Tips | Easiest Way to Budget for Home Maintenance

39 mins; August 29, 2021

Stopping Shower Shock: How to End Cold Water Blasts! | Garage Dangers You Didn’t See Coming | DIY Driveway Resurfacing Tips

38 mins; August 25, 2021

Instagram Worthy Kitchen Cabinet Painting | Glamping Getaways | Avoiding Laundry Room Disaster

39 mins; August 22, 2021

DIY Adirondack Chairs | Picking the Right Primer | High Tech Paint Sprayers

37 mins; August 18, 2021

Post Pandemic Home Buyer Demands | No Mess Tip for Tile Installation | Best Pet-Proof Flooring

38 mins; August 15, 2021

Garage Doors that Pay for Themselves | DIY Fence Tips | Easy Fix for Leaking Ducts

38 mins; August 11, 2021

Consumer Reports Top Toilets for ’21 | Best Options to Buy for New Homes | Restoring Worn Bathtub Finishes

38 mins; August 08, 2021

Finding Hidden Storage Space | Clear Dirty House Air | Avoiding Deck Disasters

32 mins; August 04, 2021

Stop These Drowning Dangers for Kids | Be Great at Garage Sales | You Q & A on Kitchens, Laundry Rooms, Baths & More

33 mins; August 01, 2021

5 Budget Friendly Décor Do-Overs | Best & Worst Markets for 1st Time Homebuyers | Transparent Window Screens

33 mins; July 28, 2021

Pool Buying Pitfalls to Avoid | What You Must Know Before Buying Lumber | Disasters NOT Covered by Home Insurance

33 mins; July 25, 2021

Keep Lawns Healthy in Extreme Heat | Fast Fix for Clogged Drains| Herbs with Healing Power | Grill Cleaning Secrets

33 mins; July 21, 2021

Cheap Kitchen Makeovers | Paver Brick Patio Makeovers | Getting Rid of Ticks

39 mins; July 18, 2021

Best Deck Ceilings | How to Get Rid of Ivy | Foundation Cracks: Major or Minor?

38 mins; July 14, 2021

Affordable Kitchen Countertops | Keep Mosquitos Away | 10 Terrible Décor Choices | Millennials Blowing Their Reno Budgets

39 mins; July 11, 2021

Kitchen Backsplashes You Can DIY with Tile | Green Home Upgrades that Add Value | Does Solar Really Save Money?

38 mins; July 07, 2021

Air Conditioning Trick Delivers Instant Savings | Top DIY Painting Mistakes | Stopping Summer Allergies

38 mins; July 04, 2021

Stopping a Deck Collapse | Summer Pet Safety | Utility Incentives that Cut Energy Costs

38 mins; June 30, 2021

Revamping Kitchen Layouts | Creating Hummingbird Hangouts | DIY Fence Fix-Ups

38 mins; June 27, 2021

Stump Removal Made Easy | Perfect Paint Colors for Exterior Projects | Cooling Tips for Renters

37 mins; June 23, 2021

Sneaky Spots to Store Keys | Popular Pandemic Projects | Filing Insurance Claims for Storm Damage | Best Outdoor Appliances

39 mins; June 20, 2021

Best Budget Kitchen Cabinets| DIY Backyard Water Features | Time Saving Tips for Paint Projects

37 mins; June 16, 2021

Backyard Deck Blunders | Bathroom Reno Design Tips| Electric Panel Updates | Enchanted Gardens

38 mins; June 13, 2021

Mosquitoes Be Gone | Stone Counter Pros and Cons | Preventing Tip-Over Accidents

37 mins; June 09, 2021

Roof Ready for Summer Storms | Smart Ways to Hire Pros | Stopping Shower Leaks | Stopping Big Cooling Bills

38 mins; June 06, 2021

DIY Fire Pits | Fast Patio Facelifts | Floors that Make Rooms Look Big

38 mins; June 02, 2021

Secure Home for Summer Vacation| Fixing Uneven Floors | Stop Shower Leaks for Good

34 mins; May 30, 2021

DIY Arbors and Pergolas | Restoring Rotting Wood | Water Saving Tips

37 mins; May 26, 2021

DIY Arbors and Pergolas | Restoring Rotting Wood | Water Saving Tips

32 mins; May 26, 2021

Building Spool Pools | Spring Pruning Secrets | Waterproofing Showers | Flooring Over Concrete

39 mins; May 23, 2021

Easy Deck Do-Overs | Outdoor Cooking Innovations | Butterfly Gardens

38 mins; May 19, 2021

DIY Outdoor Kitchen | LL Flooring Steps Up Pro Services | Eco-Friendly Paint Stripping

39 mins; May 16, 2021

DIY Fire Pits | Stopping Gutter Clogs | Fastest Way to Paint a Fence

38 mins; May 12, 2021

How to Plant a Pizza Garden | Warm Bathroom Floors | Distressed Durable Hardwood Floors

39 mins; May 09, 2021

4 Easy Projects to Boost Curb Appeal | Easiest Fix for Rot |Finding Hidden Storm Damage

37 mins; May 05, 2021

Spring Cleaning Made Easy | Easy Fix for Rotted Wood | Best Garage Doors | Get Rid of Gnats

39 mins; May 02, 2021

Small Space Gardening | Weed Free Lawns | Leak Proof Showers

38 mins; April 28, 2021

Spring Cleaning Garage | Building a DIY Deck | Make Wall Cracks Disappear

39 mins; April 25, 2021

Outdoor Home Office | Rainwater Collection for Gardens | Selling Your Home in Spring

36 mins; April 21, 2021

Earth Day Ideas for Saving Money | Pro Painting Secrets | Hardwood Flooring Innovations | Your Q & A

39 mins; April 18, 2021

Planting Spring Bulbs | Labor Saving Tips for Laundry Rooms | Easy Repairs for Rotted Wood | Your Q & A

38 mins; April 14, 2021

Building a Raised Garden Bed | Home Energy Audits | Avoiding Home Buying Remorse | Your Q & A

40 mins; April 11, 2021

Save Time Cutting Grass | Tips for Paint & Primer | Home Office Renos | Your Q & A

38 mins; April 07, 2021

Buying a Rental Home | Tips for Terrazzo Floors | Garage Door Do-Overs | Your Q & A

40 mins; April 04, 2021

Keeping Wildlife Out of Your Garden | Big Ideas for Small Baths | Stopping Closet Clutter | Your Q & A

39 mins; March 31, 2021

Easy Clean Garage Floors | Fun Closet Cleaning Hacks | Trends in Kitchen Design | Reupholstering Furniture

40 mins; March 28, 2021

4 Beautiful Bath Upgrades Under $200 | DIY Mold Cleanups | Avoid Losing Security Deposits | Soundproofing Between Floors

38 mins; March 24, 2021

Small Kitchen Solutions | Restoring Outdoor Furniture | Eco-Friendly Flooring | Paver Patios

39 mins; March 21, 2021

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