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 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!
Episodes
December 29, 2025 • 39 mins
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Welcome to the final episode of The Money Pit, where we celebrate more than 21 years of helping you turn your house into a home you love. In this bittersweet finale, Leslie Segrete and Jim Kenzie reflect on our many years of offering floorboards-to-shingles advice while honoring the legacy of our late friend and long-time co-host, Tom Kraeutler. Thank you for more than two decades of The Money Pit. And remember: you ca...
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December 25, 2025 • 37 mins
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Welcome to the final broadcast of The Money Pit, a very special episode marking the end of our incredible 21-year journey of helping you make your homes safer and more beautiful. While our live show is coming to a close, we are finishing strong with the essential advice you need to plan a successful year of home improvements ahead.
- 2026 Project Planning: We outline a home project plan that prioritizes safety and eff...
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December 22, 2025 • 39 mins
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Welcome to The Money Pit! This week, we’re delving into more crucial home maintenance topics for the season and helping you fix up your home sweet home as we prepare for the end-of-year happy holidays!
- Indoor Air Quality: We share easy and affordable ways to significantly
improve your indoor air quality, even when windows stay shut during the
winter. A key step is checking your HVAC filter, which captures dust and
a...
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#2580 – Winter Safety Check | Hanging Holiday Lights | Décor Tips to Warm Up Your Space | Insulation
December 18, 2025 • 38 mins
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Welcome back to The Money Pit! In these final festive weeks of the year, Leslie Segrete and Jim Kenzie delve into essential winter home projects, share crucial safety tips, and continue to answer your calls. Join us for these home improvement topics and expert DIY answers!
- Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights: We discuss the simplest and safest ways to hang holiday lights, both indoors and out, without damaging your home...
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December 15, 2025 • 39 mins
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Welcome to the Money Pit! With only two weeks left until Christmas, we know this is a busy time of year, but we're here to help you keep your home in tip-top shape and get you through the finish line of the holidays. Whether you are doing or dreaming of projects, we make DIY doable!
- 5 Common Remodeling Mistakes: We share the top five most common remodeling mistakes homeowners make, so you can be prepared for your
ne...
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December 11, 2025 • 38 mins
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Happy holidays, everyone! With just a few weeks left until Christmas, we're making sure you get those home projects done and make DIY doable with clear tips and advice. Join us as we chat about these home improvement topics and questions from callers like you:
- Clear Advice on Buying New Windows: We simplify the confusing process of buying new windows by explaining the labels from the
National Fenestration Rating Cou...
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December 8, 2025 • 39 mins
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It is officially December, which means temperatures are dropping, the holidays are fast approaching, and your to-do list is likely growing by the minute. Whether you are stressing about getting your home guest-ready or worrying about winterizing your plumbing before travel, we’re here to help you tackle those projects without breaking the bank.
- Winterizing Pipes: We share critical steps to prevent burst pipes, such...
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December 4, 2025 • 38 mins
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Welcome to this week's episode of The Money Pit! It’s almost the first weekend in December, and while we know you’re running out of time for holiday preparations, we are here to help you manage your home projects before the festivities begin.
- Warm Up Without High Bills: We share simple ways to keep your home
cozy, such as hunting down drafts around windows and doors, changing air
filters, and installing programmabl...
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December 1, 2025 • 38 mins
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Welcome back to The Money Pit! Happy Thanksgiving weekend, everyone! We are here to help you tackle your home improvement challenges – from safety tips to planning projects to finding the best deals this busy holiday season. Check out these hot topics, plus listeners’ calls and solutions:
- Safe and Stress-Free Babyproofing: We offer smart, stress-free tips to quickly baby-proof your space before hosting family and fr...
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November 27, 2025 • 38 mins
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Welcome back to The Money Pit! Even with Leslie sporting a "brand new voice" (thanks, cold!), we're here this holiday weekend ready to help you fix up your home sweet home. Listen in as we offer tips on a range of home improvement topics and DIY dilemmas!
- Choosing the Right Christmas Tree: We help you decide between a real or artificial Christmas tree, breaking down the pros and cons for each option, from the sturdy...
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November 24, 2025 • 39 mins
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Welcome to The Money Pit! As the holiday season kicks into full swing, our homes start working overtime, whether we're hosting guests, cooking festive meals, or just trying to keep the utility bills manageable. This week, we're here to help you get your biggest investment running smoothly – from laundry room prep and crucial plumbing repairs to dealing with smoke damage and rescuing your holiday budget.
- Laundry Room...
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#2572 – Stain-Busting Tricks | Home Insulation | Saving Energy in Winter | Better Indoor Air Quality
November 20, 2025 • 38 mins
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Welcome back to The Money Pit! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’re here to help you rush through your home improvement to-dos and provide fast, stress-free ways to get your house in tip-top shape before the holiday hits. We’ve got tips on everything from lightning protection to tackling holiday spills and getting your home ready for winter.
- Stain Removal: We offer tried-and-true stain-busting tricks usi...
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November 17, 2025 • 38 mins
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Welcome to The Money Pit! Home sweet home is the biggest investment you’ll ever make, but it doesn't have to be a bottomless money pit. We know you’re busy at this time of year with holidays and projects, but we’re here every week to help you handle those improvements, whether you have questions about painting, plumbing, home safety, security, or curb appeal!
- Smart, Damage-Free Ways to Decorate for the Holidays: We ...
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#2570 – Caulk to Cut Heating Costs | Turn Your Garage into a Workshop | Housing Market Crunch Advice
November 13, 2025 • 38 mins
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Hey, everyone! With the seasonal craziness upon us, it feels like we're cramming more stuff into the same schedule. Join us this week as we share how to get your house in order, keep it in tip-top shape through the winter, and prepare for spring with these time-saving tips:
- Caulking for Winter Protection: We share why checking and sealing your
exterior caulking now is crucial to prevent energy leaks, energy loss, an...
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#2569 – Holiday Plumbing Disasters | Refreshed Curb Appeal | Holiday Fire Safety | Quick Cleanup Kit
November 10, 2025 • 39 mins
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Coast to coast and floorboards to shingles, this is The Money Pit! As we enter this wonderful, thankful time of year, we are focused on making sure your home is prepped to look nice and stay safe before the holiday guests and cooking sprees begin. Listen in for this week’s home improvement topics and calls, including:
- Refreshing Your Home's Exterior: Fall provides crisp, dry weather that
is perfect for refreshing yo...
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November 6, 2025 • 38 mins
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Welcome back to The Money Pit! As the days grow shorter and we settle into the realities of daylight savings time, it's the perfect time to tackle those crucial home improvement projects and winter preparations. We’re here every week with home improvement how-tos, hacks, tips, tricks, and advice to help you fix up your home sweet home! Today’s featured home improvement topics and calls include:
- Home Improvement ROI:...
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November 3, 2025 • 39 mins
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Welcome back to The Money Pit! It’s getting chilly out, so we’re focused on preparing a cozier home for the colder season ahead. Give us a call now at 888 Money Pit, but first, listen in for this week’s topics and DIY caller questions!
- Fireplace Safety Check: Before striking that first match for a cozy fire, pay attention to our quick fireplace safety checklist. We’ll walk you through tips to tackle before lighting...
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October 30, 2025 • 38 mins
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Happy Halloween weekend! Once spooky season is officially behind us, it’s time to turn things over and get ready for the real holiday hustle. We are sharing easy ways to prep your kitchen and dining areas for all the extra cooking, baking, entertaining, and guests you’ll have. Plus, we’re tackling exterior maintenance tips before the deep freeze sets in. Stay tuned to hear all this and more!
- Holiday Kitchen Prep: We...
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October 27, 2025 • 39 mins
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Welcome to The Money Pit! Home sweet home doesn't have to be a bottomless money pit, and we are here every week to take your calls and offer expert advice. This week, we’re getting festive with last-minute Halloween treats and tackling your scariest home improvement dilemmas! Topics this week include:
- Last-Minute DIY Halloween Decor: If Halloween snuck up on you, there is
still time to haunt your house with easy dec...
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#2564 – Smarter Fall Leaf Cleanup | Preparing the Garden for Winter | Tool Tune-up and Winterization
October 23, 2025 • 38 mins
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Welcome to The Money Pit! You can make your outdoor space your favorite place, and we can help. Whether you’re tackling projects inside or outside, we are on your side, and we’re discussing some awesome autumn topics today and answering DIY questions from callers like you!
- Smarter Fall Leaf Cleanup: We share a better, faster, and more eco-friendly way to clean up the yard this fall. You'll learn why not raking every...
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