The Money Pit Calls & Answers

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

July 4, 2025 2 mins
Find out how to repair a hole that has formed at the end of your pea-gravel driveway where it meets the asphalt road. Learn why you should pour a concrete apron at the foot of the driveway to solve the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Learn why your hardwood floor gets wet when it rains. If it is not near any plumbing pipes or bathrooms, it is probably due to a roof leak. Find out the most common places to look for a roof leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 2, 2025 2 mins
Puzzled by not being able to find the black plastic you used to use to prevent weeds? Learn what your best options are to eliminate weeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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There's nothing worse than taking a shower only to have the water turn freezing cold. This is caused by an unbalance in the water pressure and can be fixed permanently by a pressure balance valve. Learn how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 30, 2025 3 mins
Learn all about air cleaners. Find out how to choose an air cleaner for your home and how an air cleaner can help enhance the air quality in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 27, 2025 3 mins
Learn how to shop for replacement windows. Find out why you should look for Energy Star rated windows and windows with an NFRC rating for energy efficiency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Learn how to repair a cracked concrete driveway and give your driveway a makeover. Find out how to stain or paint your concrete driveway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 25, 2025 3 mins
Find out how to fix a sagging bathroom floor. Get tips on having a home inspector take a look at it to determine whether it's a major problem. If there's no structural damage, you can add or adjust baseboard molding to cover it up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 24, 2025 2 mins
Find out how to fix a creaky staircase. Get tips on securing the tread into the stringers on both sides by screwing at a 45-degree angle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 23, 2025 3 mins
From plumbing to ventilation, find out which practical considerations reign supreme when turning a sauna into a shower. Also, get advice for adding decorative details to existing clay walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 20, 2025 2 mins
Learn the benefits of using marine paint on your porch. Your porch is always exposed to the elements, and marine paint can help protect it from weather damage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Find out the most efficient approach to attic insulation, and the most effective. Plus, get advice for installing fiberglass insulation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Find out how to cover up a persistent water stain. Get tips on using an oil-based primer, which will seal in the stain so you can use a latex paint on top of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 17, 2025 2 mins
Find out what to do about a bathroom faucet that runs when you turn the sprinklers on, flush the toilet or run the washing machine. Get tips on repairing the faucet by replacing the seat or getting a new faucet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Learn how to apply tile over a Formica laminate countertop. Find out why you should sand the laminate countertop surface first before applying tile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 13, 2025 2 mins
Find out how to shade a concrete patio. Get tips on buying a retractable awning kit for pergolas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Learn why it is a good idea to replace all the old knob-and-tube wiring in an older home. Find out why most insurance companies will not insure a home with knob-and-tube wiring, and how a good electrician can easily replace old wiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 11, 2025 5 mins
Find out how to deal with a carpenter ant problem. Get tips on having a pest control professional spray a product called Phantom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 10, 2025 3 mins
Find out whether painting or staining a deck is better for areas near a beach. Learn how to remove old materials so stain your deck and keep it looking good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 9, 2025 2 mins
Bolt thrown out of your bathroom door due to an accidental hard slam by a guest? Learn how you may be able to repair broken door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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