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 tips on universal design.
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Stain and Seal a Wood Floor
Get tips on staining and sealing a wood floor. Find out how long to wait between coats when applying polyurethane, and learn what may happen if the second coat is applied too soon.
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#2482 - Home Improvement Resolutions | Basement Bathroom Drainage | 4 Favorite DIY Hacks
SHOW NOTES:
On today’s show, we’re discussing home improvement resolutions that stick, the ins and outs of adding a basement bathroom, and our favorite DIY hacks to make your projects a breeze. Plus,
we’re here to help you get unstuck on any project, so listen in for answers to more questions from DIYers just like you!
- Home Improvement: Nail down the new year with home improvement resolutions you can actually keep.
- Basement Bathrooms: Smart drainage solutions for basement bathrooms will help you go with the flow.
- DIY Hacks: Fix it fast with 4 favorite home improvement hacks to get things done quickly and easily.
Q & A:
- Roof Leak: Dan’s trying to seal leaks coming through his metal roof. If it’s a flashing issue near seams or pipe openings, he should overlap the panels and use silicone caulk.
- Heated Floor: Can Sylvia install in-floor heating with Terrazzo tile? It’s a big, expensive project but PEX piping can be run through the underlayment beneath the tile floor.
- Plumbing Leak: Fletch shares his experience with contractors who misdiagnosed water in the basement that was really coming from a leak in a refrigerator water line.
- French Doors: The whole bottom of Fran’s French doors have rotted from rain exposure. The area’s too big to patch and we suggest installing new fiberglass doors.
- Laminate Flooring: Leroy learns that laminate flooring has layers and not one color all the way through, but it is designed to stand up to heavy use and rolling chairs.
- Termites: Dawn found termite damage after taking down a wall. We explain how to reinforce the beam by attaching another one, rather than replacing the damaged beam.
- Countertop: We have advice for Jack on how to cut a laminate countertop to install a double oven and the best tools to use to prevent splintering.
- Wheelchair Ramp: How can you keep snow and ice off a wheelchair ramp without damaging the wood? Sue should use less-corrosive calcium chloride salt mixed with sand.
- Electrical: Dot calls to give an update on her kitchen remodeling project and reports how the electrician successfully ran wiring through the slab under the laminate floor.
- Mold Removal: Mold is coming up the basement walls in Cumi’s rental home. This is a toxic hazard and the landlord’s responsibility to address the issue and safely remove the mold.
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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How-to tips on rain barrels.
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Find out what kind of carpet is best to go under heavy office furniture. Learn why low-pile, commercial grade carpet is a good choice for a home office space. Get tips on how to remove furniture indentations in carpet.
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How to Fix Leaking Kitchen Faucet
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