The Money Pit is a nationally syndicated, call-in radio show that helps listeners with their home repair and improvement problems. The show has consistently been named among "America's 100 Most Important Radio Shows" by Talkers magazine. It's been on the air for over ten years, and is now carried on over 300 radio affiliates across the nation, as well as on iHeart radio.
Each week, Tom and Leslie take dozens of calls from listeners who ask about everything from pest problems to deck dilemmas. Their combined experience and expertise allow them to offer solutions to a wide range of problems immediately. If they aren't sure how to help, which is rare, they can always point callers in the right direction. Call us at 1-888-MONEY PIT or post your question in our home improvement community. Our call center is manned by a live person 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
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How to Repair a Hole Where a Gravel Driveway Meets the Road
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.
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Home Staging
How-to tips on staging your home for sale.
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Wet Floor After Rain
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.
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#2532 – 5 Thrifty Ways to Style Your Space | Quick Summer Roof Check | Build a DIY Backyard Bench
SHOW NOTES:
This hour, we've given you permission to relax on your long holiday weekend, although it’s also totally cool to use the time to tackle some projects around your money pit! We’ll be covering some fantastic topics, including:
- Five easy ways to upgrade your space on a budget, making your home feel fresh, stylish, and totally “you” without spending a bundle.
- The importance of a quick summer roof check and how a simple treatment can help you avoid costly repairs and extend your roof's life by years.
- An easy DIY project that adds style, seating, and serious summer vibes all in one weekend: how to build a backyard bench that's simple, budget-friendly, and totally custom.
Q & A:
And speaking of calls, we heard from quite a few of you with your pressing home improvement questions! Here’s a quick recap of who called in:
- Robin in Missouri called about disgusting mold in her Jacuzzi tub's internal plumbing system and the fading finish of her previously restored tub.
- Larry in Louisiana is dealing with a significant issue: a sinking addition on his pier house, causing a noticeable bow in his kitchen floor.
- Taylor asked for advice on how to fix annoying swelling doors that stick!
- Kevin from Wisconsin messaged us, seeking guidance on choosing between a metal roof and asphalt shingles for a new 1,700-square-foot home.
- Reena in Massachusetts was undertaking a painting project after removing old vinyl wallpaper and asked for advice on preparing the walls and priming.
- David in Texas has concerns about water leakage when replacing a sliding glass door on his patio.
- Martha sent an email to ask how to remove paint from a brick fireplace.
- Mark, via email, needed to ensure his plywood subfloor was flat before installing new engineered wood flooring.
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.
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Pressure Washer
How-to tips on pressure washers
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Best Way to Eliminate Weeds
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.
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Green Flooring
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Hot Water Turning Cold? Here's the Fix!
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.
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Accident Prevention
How-to tips on accident prevention.
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