Podcast Episodes

Basement Wall Cracks

Find out why basement wall cracks that have formed recently are caused by poor drainage conditions around your home's foundation. Get tips on checking your gutters, downspouts and soil grading to fix…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

How to Improve Drainage in a Small Yard

Find out how to improve rain water drainage in the yard of a home that is surrounded by neighbors. Get tips on making sure the first four feet away from the foundation slopes down six inches. Learn w…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Crumbling Mortar: Repoint a Foundation

Find out how to repair mortar that has severely deteriorated in your home's foundation. Get tips on repointing or replacing the mortar with a formula that has a bit more lime in it, which will make i…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

How to Get Rid of Roof Rats

Find out how to get rid of roof rats. Get tips on removing their access to your roof by trimming back palm trees and removing their food supply so they have no reason to stay.

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Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

How to Strip and Restain a Deck

Find out how to remove old products from your deck before you restain it. Learn why you should be careful not to damage the wood when you use a power washer. Get tips on applying Behr's premium stain…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

How to Choose Replacement Windows

Find out why you can't just put in new glass when replacing your old windows and expect it to be energy efficient. Get tips on downloading The Money Pit's free guide to choosing new windows that will…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Electrical Upgrade for an Old House

Find out why you don't need to replace the breaker box in your house if it trips the breakers when you try to run two window AC units at the same time. Instead, the solution is to add another circuit…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

How to Repair Dents in Door Frames

Find out how to repair dents in wood door frames. Get tips on using wood filler to make the repair. Also learn why you might want to consider installing corner guards to protect the wood from future …

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Cracked Septic Tank

Learn how to fix a cracked septic tank. Get tips on how to find a home inspector who can diagnose the severity of the septic tank crack.

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Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Best Products For Cleaning Grease and Cigarette Residue From Cabinets

Discover which cleaning products work best for tough - and even unusual - cleaning jobs around your home and garden. 

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Published on 3 years, 8 months ago