The Money Pit Calls & Answers
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.
Episodes
December 10, 2025 • 2 mins
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. Learn what you need to do.
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December 9, 2025 • 4 mins
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 the shower pan for leaks by taking a heavy washcloth or stopper, covering the shower drain and
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December 8, 2025 • 4 mins
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.
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December 5, 2025 • 2 mins
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.
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December 4, 2025 • 4 mins
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 them, and numbering them so you can put them back in the right order.
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December 3, 2025 • 1 min
Find out how to locate a roof leak. Get tips on checking places where a pipe goes through the roof and using a garden hose to try to recreate the leak.
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December 2, 2025 • 1 min
Find out how to get rid of a white residue on the glass door of your shower. Learn why the residue is probably mineral salt deposits from hard water, and get tips on cleaning it with a white vinegar solution.
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December 1, 2025 • 2 mins
Find out how to stain a pressure-treated wood railing and stairway. Get tips on using an exterior stain and learn about the different levels of transparency available.
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November 28, 2025 • 5 mins
Find out how to stop your hardwood floors from squeaking. Get tips on using a stud sensor to find the floor joists. Learn how oak plugs will make the repairs invisible.
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November 27, 2025 • 2 mins
Find out how to solve a leaking toilet. Get tips on replacing the wax seal. The other most common locations for a leak are the fill valve on the back of the toilet and the water-supply pipe.
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November 26, 2025 • 2 mins
Find out how to put in a new tub. Get tips on putting cement down first and wiggling the tub into place. That way the tub will be well supported and won't crack.
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November 25, 2025 • 3 mins
Find out how to paint a ceiling. Learn the difference between wall paint and ceiling paint. Get tips on using a special kind of ceiling paint that goes on pink, so you don't miss any spots, but dries white. Use a good quality primer, such as KILZ, and
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November 24, 2025 • 1 min
Learn about gas vs. electric applicances for energy efficiency. Find out why gas appliances are almost always more energy efficient than electric applicances like washers and dryers.
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November 21, 2025 • 3 mins
Learn whether cracks in concrete garage floors are structural or easily fixed, and which steps to take first.
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November 20, 2025 • 2 mins
Find out why you should always leave the damper on your gas fireplace all the way open.
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November 19, 2025 • 2 mins
When it comes to partial replacement of siding, it can be tough to pin down an exact color match. Learn your options. Also, discover the benefits of hiring a public adjuster - when they're valuable, and how they're paid.
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November 18, 2025 • 3 mins
Find out how mold forms in your closet and what you can do to prevent it from spreading. Use plenty of ventallation and circulate the air in your home to get rid of mold.
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November 17, 2025 • 2 mins
Find out how to research a bathtub refinishing company before you decide whether or not to use their service.
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November 14, 2025 • 3 mins
If you have a small kitchen and small dining room, you might consider cutting the wall between them in half to open up the space. Ask a realtor in your area what he or she recommends to increase the resale value of your home.
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November 13, 2025 • 2 mins
Learn why cracks in a wall can be normal due to settlement in the house over time. Find out how to use fiberglass tape and spackle to permanently repair the crack.
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