Repairing Gutters and Downspouts

Thu, 09/29/2011 - 09:49 - Leslie Segrete

Wet basements are a problem all across the United States, in every climate, and in every type of home.  The secret to keeping your basement dry is keeping the moisture down along your home’s foundation.  First of all, you want to make sure that your home has gutters. Then you need to make sure...

JEOPARDY Asks: What is The Money Pit!

Thu, 09/22/2011 - 14:36 - Tom Kraeutler

Tuesday night started out as a quiet evening here at Money Pit’s home base.  That was, however, until shortly before 8pm when just about every electronic device I own started firing off messages faster than leaves can fill a gutter.

The news was big: The Money Pit RADIO SHOW was just used as an...

Screen Door and Screened Porch Repair

Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:45 - Leslie Segrete

This week we officially welcome in autumn, the greatest time of year to tackle a host of home improvement projects in all areas of the country.  With cooler temperatures and low humidity, it is absolutely enjoyable to tackle projects out of doors. 

Painting and staining projects for both the...

Nail Down Home Improvement Projects by Choosing the Right Staple

Thu, 09/15/2011 - 13:09 - Leslie Segrete

Every home improver has a favorite go-to tool, one that’s reliable, handy and always there when you need it. For me, that tool has been a staple gun, because you can do so many things with it, from installing insulation to upholstering headboards. However, the whole system falls apart if you...

Water, Water Everywhere: How to Keep it Out of Your Basement

Mon, 09/12/2011 - 09:12 - Tom Kraeutler

In the last month, three things have been in the news: water, water and more water. We’re being flooded here too with problems and questions about leaks, mostly below grade. This is a question that most people think has an expensive answer because they perceive it as an expensive problem. In...

The Staple Gun: a Useful Weapon for Many Projects!

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 15:40 - Leslie Segrete

Summer is over and the fall season is soon to be here. I look at this time of year as the start of the busy season for family and home. It is also a time to begin new projects at work. The Money Pit is so thrilled to be partnering with the Arrow Fastener Company during this exciting time of year...