Episodios

  • #2515 – Green Standard: Choosing Green Products | Rooms for Growing Kids | Angie Hicks Interview

    #2515 – Green Standard: Choosing Green Products | Rooms for Growing Kids | Angie Hicks Interview
    May 5 2025
    SHOW NOTES: In this home improvement episode, find out what defines a truly green product, get tips on designing a room that grows with your child, and discover how to create a stunning countertop in a weekend without breaking the bank. Plus, get answers to questions from homeowners just like you for more DIY projects! - Green Products: Go beyond the labels and learn what defines truly green products for your home. - Advice from Angie: The founder of Angie.com offers DIY advice. - Kids’ Rooms: Design space-saving rooms that can adapt to your growing kids. Q & A: - Painting: Dan wants to paint his vinyl siding. He’d be setting himself up for years of repainting it, so we suggest changing the color of his door, trim, or shutters instead. - Plumbing: Barbara’s toilet makes a bubbling sound and doesn’t fully flush. A partial obstruction may be causing a venting issue that needs to be unblocked with an auger. - HVAC: Carl is concerned about a new refrigerant that replaced Freon in 2023, but it’s more efficient and environmentally friendly. - Bath Remodel: Who should you use for bathroom remodeling? Macey should determine exactly what she wants done and then get bids on the specs from experienced bathroom contractors. - Epoxy Flooring: Applying a durable epoxy coating is a DIY project that Greg can do to make a concrete floor more attractive. - Foundation: Brenda’s poured concrete basement walls are starting to crumble. She needs a structural engineer to determine how to make the proper repairs. 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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  • #2514 – Shady Business: Cleaning Window Shades | Centurion Fiberglass Digging Shovel | Landscape Tips

    #2514 – Shady Business: Cleaning Window Shades | Centurion Fiberglass Digging Shovel | Landscape Tips
    May 1 2025
    SHOW NOTES: In this show, get expert advice on creating a simple landscaping plan to transform your outdoor space, finding the right shovel for your outdoor landscaping needs, and cleaning delicate window shades without risking damage. Plus, stay tuned for answers to more home improvement questions to create your best home ever! - Window Shades: Get tips on how to clean delicate window shades without damaging them. - Shovels: Having the right shovel helps to get outdoor projects done more easily. - Landscaping: Design a stunningly simple landscaping plan for your home, lifestyle, and budget. Q & A: - Foundation: A crack in the concrete slab foundation has gotten wider and there’s a dip in the floor. Rachel should call a structural engineer to determine the issue and repairs. - Bees: Carpenter bees are boring holes all over Jim’s log cabin. The right pesticide should work to get rid of them, and then he can replace some of the wood with composite material. - Siding: Lynne wants to protect the cedar siding on her old house. Options include applying boiled linseed oil to protect the surface or using a primer and a solid stain. - Lighting: Pete wants to install recessed can lights on the first floor of his home. It’s not a DIY job because wiring must be properly fished through the finished ceiling. - Flooring: After pulling up the carpet, Nancy has a squeaky subfloor. She learns how to find the floor joists and use screws to tighten the wood before installing a new floor over it. 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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  • #2513 – Trex RainEscape Product Features | George Oliphant Interview #2 | Soil Tests for Lush Lawns

    #2513 – Trex RainEscape Product Features | George Oliphant Interview #2 | Soil Tests for Lush Lawns
    Apr 28 2025
    SHOW NOTES: Today, we’ve got tips for creating an outdoor escape, continue our chat with George Olipant of “George to the Rescue,” and offer advice on testing your soil to grow a lusher lawn. Plus, listen in for more home improvement answers to your DIY questions! - Trex RainEscape: Learn more about this innovative system to add living and storage space beneath your elevated deck - George Oliphant: Join us for interview #2 with the host of George to the Rescue. - Lawn Care: Test your soil for a lush lawn that will make the neighbors green with envy. Q & A: - Ceiling: There’s no way to completely avoid the mess of removing a popcorn ceiling, but Laurie gets helpful tips for using the wet scrape method to make it easier. - Cleaning: How can Dennis remove roofing cement that spilled on the cement garage floor? He’ll need to use a wire brush and some solvent to scrape it off, then refinish the surface. - Plumbing: A cracked sewer pipe flooded Helen’s basement. Her homeowner’s insurance should cover having a remediation company clean and repair the damage. - Lightning Rod: Jason gets advice on preventing lightning damage to his metal roof and how a lightning rod works. - Moisture: Laura has moisture on her walls and gets lots of information about improving outside drainage, running the AC, using vent fans, and installing a whole house dehumidifier. - Chimney: Richard gets guidance on applying masonry sealer on the porous brick behind his chimney. 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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    42 m
  • #2512 – Handle with Care: Storing Flammable Liquids | Build a Stone Garden Wall | George Oliphant

    #2512 – Handle with Care: Storing Flammable Liquids | Build a Stone Garden Wall | George Oliphant
    Apr 24 2025
    SHOW NOTES: In today's episode, we've got you covered from garden to garage! We’ll share tips for building a sturdy stone garden wall, speak with NBC’s George Oliphant from George to the Rescue, and help you safely store flammable liquids to avoid garage fire hazards. Tune in for essential advice to upgrade and safeguard your home! - Flammable Liquids: Storing flammable liquids safely is key to avoiding fire hazards in your garage. - George to the Rescue: Listen in for our chat with NBC’s George Oliphant. - Garden Walls: Get rock-solid tips for building a stone garden wall that lasts. Q & A: - Handrail: Karen wants to add a sturdy railing to her porch steps. Locating the proper attachment points and using the right kind of screws are important. - Siding: Rich’s cedar siding is looking weathered, but cleaning it well and then applying an oil-based primer and an exterior color stain will give it a new and lasting look. - Electrical: Do GFCI outlets need their own circuit breakers? Belinda learns that the outlets themselves are circuit breakers and gets tips on how to test them. - Flooring: George wants to replace the family room carpet with a wood floor. He should secure the subfloor before adding prefinished hardwood that’s durable and easy to install. - Plumbing: We have plumbing advice for Jackie, who’s replacing an old tub with a tile shower and needs to install a new shower diverter valve. - Odors: A tenant’s cigarette smoke left behind odors and discoloration. John gets info on how to clean, seal, or remove the walls, floors, carpets, drapes, and upholstery. 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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    42 m
  • #2511 – A New Spin: Deep Cleaning Your Washing Machine | HGTV’s Clint Robertson | Garage Workspace

    #2511 – A New Spin: Deep Cleaning Your Washing Machine | HGTV’s Clint Robertson | Garage Workspace
    Apr 21 2025
    SHOW NOTES: Transform your home and garden with expert tips on today's episode! We start with strategies for optimizing your garage workspace for DIY projects, then chat with HGTV’s Clint Robertson. Finally, learn the importance of deep cleaning your washing machine from dirt and odors, and hear answers to more home improvement questions! - Washing Machine: Put a new spin on laundry day by deep cleaning your washing machine to banish dirt and odors. - HGTV’s Clint Robertson of the “Boise Boys” - Garage Space: Get tips for creating an efficient garage workspace to make every DIYer more productive. Q & A: - Crown Molding: Tracy wants to install crown molding and learns that high-density foam trim is an easy DIY solution. - Repairing Windows: Cameron has two options for accessing and restringing the counterweights inside his old windows without damaging the trim. - Closet Rod: The weight of heavy clothes has bowed the closet rod and pulled it away from the wall. Bea gets tips for installing sturdy brackets to support the shelf and rod. - HVAC: We have advice for Gail on installing a mixing valve to regulate the water temperature without lowering the heat in her home. - Water Infiltration: Dewey needs to find and remediate the underlying cause of bad odors in his basement after a past sewage backup. - Plumbing: There’s a loud banging in the basement whenever Nicole uses the toilet, shower, or washing machine. It may be water hammer or her well pump going on and off. - Pests: How can Kelly can rid of the bugs, slugs and rodents in her garden? We recommend calling a pest control professional to treat the specific problems. 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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    42 m
  • #2510 - Brush Up on Tips to Paint Like a Pro | Is Your Home Too Airtight? | Front Doors Add Value

    #2510 - Brush Up on Tips to Paint Like a Pro | Is Your Home Too Airtight? | Front Doors Add Value
    Apr 17 2025
    SHOW NOTES: In this episode, we cover a trio of crucial home improvement topics. First, we share top painting tips to achieve a flawless finish. Next, we discuss how to maintain healthy indoor air quality without sacrificing energy efficiency. Finally, learn about installing a front door that looks great and increases your home's value and security. Tune in for these and other answers to questions from homeowners like you! - Painting Tips: Avoid painting predicaments by brushing up on these tips to paint like a pro. - Ventilation: Energy efficiency is great, but can your home be too airtight for healthy living? - Front Doors: Learn how to install a welcoming front door that provides curb appeal, value, and security to your home. Q & A: - Windows: What’s the discoloration on Amy’s windows? Normal oxidation may have faded areas that need to be refinished, and mineral salts can be cleaned away with vinegar. - Floor Leveling: One corner of an addition is unlevel with the home slab. John gets tips on using a floor leveling compound or creating a transition between the two areas. - Patio: Linda needs advice for building the base for a combo patio and carport. Concrete would be the most durable and permanent as long as it’s reinforced properly. - Bathroom Renovation: Scott learns why flipping the locations of a toilet and shower is a huge bathroom renovation project that’s not worth the work. - Insulation: Mike knows there’s no insulation in the walls of his old brick home. His only option is to remove the inside drywall and apply rigid foam insulation, plus seal drafts. Pressure Washer: What is the best PSI to choose when buying a pressure washer? 1,800 PSI is good for general cleaning, but there are other things David should consider. 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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    40 m
  • #2509– A Cut Above the Rest: Lawn Mowing Tips | Long-Lasting Metal Roofs | Better Hardwood Flooring

    #2509– A Cut Above the Rest: Lawn Mowing Tips | Long-Lasting Metal Roofs | Better Hardwood Flooring
    Apr 14 2025
    SHOW NOTES: In this podcast episode, we debunk a popular but misguided lawn care strategy for mowing your grass. We’ll also discuss why metal roofs are winning over homeowners by promising protection for decades, then delve into advancements in hardwood flooring. Tune in for insights on tackling your home improvement projects with expert guidance! - Lawn Care: Follow these mowing tips to ensure a healthy lawn that’s a cut above the rest. - DIY Queen: Listen in for an interview with home improvement expert Cara Newhart. - Hardwood Floors: Easy-to-install hardwood flooring brings beauty and value to a home. Q & A: - Kitchen Renovation: Mark needs some ideas for renovating his kitchen on a budget. Cabinets from IKEA are a good option worth considering. - Porch Design: Marla wants to screen in her porch that has lots of columns. She should consult with an architect because it would definitely change the style of her home. - Tiling: What kind of prep work is needed to tile over a textured wall? David can simply rough up the surface with sandpaper to make the tile adhere properly. - Wet Basement: Debra has questions about dry locking her basement. She shouldn’t be concerned about odors harming her pets and we have tips about improving drainage. - Grout: Nicole is having a hard time getting her bathroom grout white again. We suggest using a professional grout cleaning or grout stripping product, and then a sealer. - Home Value: How should Mike list his home to indicate the home improvements he’s done? Creating a list of projects he’s done in recent years would be appealing to home buyers. - Mortar: Can Stacey use mortar to fill the spaces in her brick fireplace? Adding tile or stone around the fireplace are better options for creating a smooth finish to the surface. 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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    41 m
  • #2508 – Flush Out Bathroom Germs | Patio Paver Perfection That Lasts | How to Restore Rotted Wood

    #2508 – Flush Out Bathroom Germs | Patio Paver Perfection That Lasts | How to Restore Rotted Wood
    Apr 10 2025
    SHOW NOTES: In this one-stop shop for all things home improvement, we’ll tackle the war against bathroom germs, explore the art of building a paver patio that lasts, reveal expert tips for restoring rotted wood, and answer more questions from callers. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a novice homeowner, this episode has something for everyone! - Bathroom Germs: Experts are flush with ideas on the best way to stop the spread of bathroom germs. - Paver Patio: Get some tricks of the trade on building a paver patio that will last for years to come. - Rotted Wood: When wet weather leads to rotted wood, learn how to restore and rebuild the damaged areas. Q & A: - Air Conditioning: A contractor tried to upsell Mike on cleaning his HVAC system. Better options are using good air filters and a coil cleaner to loosen dust and spores. - Roof Leak: Mary’s roof started leaking after a cold spell formed ice dams. We explain the damage they cause and the repairs that should be covered by her insurance policy. - Water Heater: Marty’s tankless water heater keeps the water hot but doesn’t deliver it any faster. Installing a hot water recirculating pump may speed things up. - Wall Finish: Should a Venetian plaster effect be used on the whole room or just an accent wall? Diane really likes the look and we suggest trying it on one wall first. - Basement HVAC: Mark gets advice on repairing the drywall ceiling in his basement without damaging the radiant heating system. - Insulation: John’s remodeling his house and considering adding spray foam insulation. We agree it would provide a lot more efficiency and answer his ventilation concerns. 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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    40 m
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