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For over a decade, expert hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete have fielded every home improvement, home decor, or home repair question imaginable. Your Calls, Our Answers features the best calls from their nationally syndicated home improvement radio show The Money Pit.

Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete


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    Cleaning Auto Grease From a Garage Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 2:21


    Learn what it takes to clean grease from a garage floor and restore its appearance - and whether or not it's a DIY project.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Whole House Humidifier: DIY or Not?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 2:32


    The right whole house humidifier can improve comfort for every room in your home. But is installing one a DIY project? Get tips on best humidifier for your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Remove Paint from Brick

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 4:27


    Find out how to get paint off brick. Get tips on using a product called the Taginator, a biodegradable graffiti remover for masonry, to remove the paint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How Do I Clean White Film Deposited From Fireplace?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 1:44


    Discover chemical and non-chemical ways to remove stubborn carbon fireplace residue, and learn why standard glass cleaner won't do the trick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Make Cabinets a Lighter Color

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 2:49


    Find out how to make cabinets a lighter color. Get tips on using a stain remover called Rock Miracle. Also learn why you should use a non-yellowing topcoat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Garbage Disposal Slowing Down Drain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 2:30


    Learn why it is normal for the drain in your kitchen sink to run more slowly when you use a garbage disposal certified for septic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Moss in Yard: Killing It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 2:15


    Discover the the pros and cons of various weed and moss killers. Also, learn how to protect other nearby vegetation when attempting to kill backyard moss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Underground Spring Causing Soggy Backyard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 2:44


    Find out why it's not worth trying to redirect water from an underground spring that is causing wetness in your backyard. If the puddling area is small, you should just live with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Removing Glued Tiles from Your Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 2:24


    Learn the best way to remove glues tiles from you floor without damaging the baseboard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Find Leak in Shower

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 2:38


    Find out how to locate a leak in your shower. Learn how to test the shower pan to see if there's a leak in it. Get tips on removing the old caulk and recaulking the seams of the shower with mold-resistant caulk to seal out leaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Keep Tree Roots Out of a Drain Field

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 2:45


    Find out how to keep tree roots out of a drain field. Get tips on renting a cutter and trenching around the drain field to sever the roots from the tree so they die off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Dishwasher Detergent Residue: What Can You Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 2:41


    Find out how to get rid of hard water deposits on your dishes and glassware. Try changing your dishwashing detergent for a quick fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Repair Cracks in Mortar: How to Color-Match

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 2:18


    Find out why you should not use caulk to repair a big crack in mortar. Get tips on checking out a company called Davis Colors to find a mortar mixed with dye to give you the look that you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Deck Restore by Synta

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 4:00


    Find out whether Deck Restore from Synta is a good product for an old, weathered deck. Learn why you should first test the product on a small section of the deck. Get tips on restoring a deck by flipping over deteriorated boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Major Crack in Exterior Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 4:06


    Find out why you should have a structural engineer do an inspection on the crack in your exterior wall. That way, you can assure a future potential buyer that the crack was repaired according to an engineer's specifications. Also get tips on leveling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Cover Up Wood Paneling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 2:22


    Learn about your options for disguising ugly wood paneling. Get tips on how to cover it with wallpaper or drywall. Also find out why you should try just painting it first before you explore more expensive and time-consuming options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Should My Vapor Barrier Be Covered in Moisture?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 2:51


    A quick glance at a vapor barrier shows you just how much moisture is present in your home. Get tips for further reducing the humidity in your crawlspace and your home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Convert a Garage into a Spa or Pool Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 3:57


    Learn how to convert a garage into a spa or pool room. Find out how to install moisture resistant drywall that inhibits the growth of mold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Metal Roof for a Tool Shed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 3:26


    Find out why a metal roof is a durable choice for a tool shed. Get tips on using corrugated metal, which will last for the lifetime of your shed. Learn why a metal roof on a tool shed won't really improve your home's value over an asphalt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Cleaning Bathroom Mold

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 2:09


    Get tips on cleaning mold in your bathroom. Find out how proper ventilation in your bathroom can prevent potentially toxic mold from growing in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Fixing Whistling Pipes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 3:08


    Get tips on fixing your whistling pipes. Find out why your pipes might be making so much noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Cover Stain in Popcorn Ceiling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 2:34


    Bothered by a mark in your ceiling left by a leak that has been repaired? Find out some tips on how to cover stain in popcorn ceiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Clean Patio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 1:44


    Get tips to clean a patio of moss, mildews, mold and algae in a way that will not harm landscaping or pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Pet Odor in Carpets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 2:10


    Tips on how to get rid of pet odors in your carpet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Repair a Cracked Concrete Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 1:48


    Find out how to repair cracks in a concrete floor. Get tips on using flowable urethane to fix wide cracks and silicone or epoxy patching compound for narrower cracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Choosing Construction Materials for a Shed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 2:38


    Find out how to go about choosing construction materials for an outdoor shed. Get tips on checking with your local zoning ordinace before you put up your structure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Painting Around Trim and Crown Moulding

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 1:55


    Get tips on how to paint around trim and crown moulding. Find out how a putty knife can be your friend when it comes to painting around the trim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Caulk a Faucet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 3:32


    Find out how to caulk a sink faucet. Get tips on using DAP kitchen and bath caulk with Microban in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Touch Up Scratched Kitchen Cabinets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 2:59


    Have a ding, dent or scratch in your kitchen cabinets? Learn a trick of the trade for making the blemish disappear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Cleaning Siding

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 2:22


    Get tips on cleaning the siding on your home. Learn how to get rid of algae and other plant matter that can grow on your home's siding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Loosen Gritty Gunk on Sliding Glass Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 1:56


    Find out how to get rid of the gritty gunk that is making it difficult to open and close your sliding glass door. Get tips on using a stiff brush to loosen the gunk, and then vacuuming it up. Learn about white lithium grease, which is thicker and longer-lasting than WD40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Removing a Bathmat Stuck to the Shower Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 3:09


    Learn about the most effective products on the market for softening adhesive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Remove a Tree Trunk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 1:51


    Find out how to remove a tree trunk that has a lot nails in it. Get tips on having a professional come out and use a stump grinder to grind the trunk down to below grade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Finishing an Uneven Concrete Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 3:57


    Patched, uneven concrete can be tough to keep clean. Learn how to add to its look and smoothness when leveling isn't in the budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Save Rainwater

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 2:32


    Find out how to collect the rainwater that runs off your house. Get tips on installing a rainwater collection system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Clean Dingy Linoleum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 2:53


    Find out how to get dingy linoleum looking bright again. Get step by step instructions for removing wax buildup. First mix together a gallon of white vinegar and a cup of cream of tartar until the cream of tartar is completely dissolved. Then take a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Repairing Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 2:06


    Learn how to repair cracks in a concrete driveway. Find out how and when to apply an epoxy compound to the driveway to best seal the cracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Draining a Flooded Basement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 3:55


    Get tips on how to properly drain your sump pump. Improper drainage can lead to yard and basement flooding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Patch a Hole in a Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 2:55


    Learn how to patch a hole in a wall. Find out how to repair a hole in drywall with screening and spackle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Restore Clawfoot Tub

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 2:31


    Find out how to restore an old enamel clawfoot tub. Get tips on removing the tub from the bathroom and sending it to a company that refinishes enamel tubs. Doing so will give you a longer-lasting finish than if you have someone come to your house to do the work. Also learn how to install a shower kit for a clawfoot tub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Clean Cloudy Glass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 2:54


    Learn how to clean cloudy glass. Find out how using heated vinegar and other commercial products may clean up clouded glass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Choosing Gutter Guards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 2:04


    Get tips on how to choose the right gutter guards for your home. Learn how gutter guards can keep leaves from clogging your gutters and lessen the need to clean your gutters out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Solution for Serious Mold

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 3:49


    If mold shows up throughout your home after a severe storm, it's time to call in a professional. Learn why this not a DIY project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Fix the Gap Under a Garage Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 2:52


    Learn how to fix the gap under a garage door. Get step-by-step instructions on how to adapt a garage door for an uneven floor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Kid-Friendly Finishings for Furniture

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 3:32


    Get tips on how to refinish your furniture without worrying about your children ingesting lead paint chips. Sand down areas when you think your child's nail can chip off lead paint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Keep the Sun Out of a Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 3:50


    Learn about several options for keeping the sun out of a room. Window tinting is a good idea if you have fine antique furniture or Oriental rugs that you want to preserve. An alternate to that is making drapes with blackout fabric. Replacing your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Install Tile in a Bathroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 2:37


    Find out the proper way to install tile in a bathroom. Get tips on using a standard tile backer and learn why you should stay away from composite drywall for this project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Modernizing Security Lights Can Save Electricity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 3:52


    Find out about how modernizing and upgrading your current outdoor security lighting can use less electricity while adding more light. Get tips for working with electrical wiring and outdoor security lights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Replace Toilet Parts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 3:05


    Find out how to repair a toilet. Get tips on replacing the flush valve and using food coloring to see if it's leaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Repair Pitted Cement Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 2:48


    Pitted cement steps a result of harsh winters with ice and salt on them? An epoxy patching compound can help bring back an attractive look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Landscaper Damaged Vinyl Siding: How to Repair

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 4:08


    When your landscapers lawn mowers take a slice out of your vinyl siding, what's the best way to get the damaged vinyl siding repair done? Call your insurance company! Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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