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Your Home's Hidden Enemies 3/9 Money Pit e-Newsletter

Decks & Porches, Doors, Kitchen Remodeling, Product Recomendations...

Termites can cause thousands of dollars in damage. We hear about them all the time. But what about the other wood destroying insects we don’t hear a...

Your Home's Hidden Heat Loss Culprits - 12/14 Money Pit e-Newsletter

Appliances, Caulking, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Fall...

You’ve sealed all the leaks, caulked all the gaps and weather-stripped like crazy. So why are you STILL feeling a cold draft? The hidden heat loss c...

Your Money Pit e- Newsletter for May 20th

Air Conditioning, Decorating & Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations...

For 60 years, home improvement industry insiders have gathered to exhibit their wares, learn about new products and find out about the latest innovati...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 13th

Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Mold...

How green is your countertop? We're not talking about whether it's a nice shade of chartreuse. Is it made from recycled material, VOC free or made f...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 14th

Appliances, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden...

Snow on the ground might not be such a distant memory where you are, but the shrubs and trees are sensing a change in the weather - and are starting t...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 15th

Bath Remodeling, Contractors, Foundation, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden...

Hiring a contractor for your home improvement project? You should pick the products to be used. Most people choose their own brands of exterior pain...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 21st

Contractors, Decorating & Design, Remodels & Additions, Tools...

Is your coat closet a mess? Is your entryway floor piled with boots and backpacks to the point where you can't even see the floor? It might be time f...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 22nd

Bath Remodeling, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Product Recomendations, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...

If springtime has you thinking of making major changes in your home, don't grab that sledgehammer just yet. A little redecorating around the house ca...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 28th

Faucets, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Roofing...

Ask anybody who's ever installed their own faucet, and they'll tell you the hardest part about putting in a new faucet is getting the old one out. But...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 29th

Air Conditioning, Appliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Storm Proofing...

You go, girl! It turns out women are the power consumers. While most of us have known all along that women love to shop ‘til they drop, it’s what th...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 2nd:

Fences & Gates, Lawn & Garden, Miscellaneous, Toilet...

Did you know that April is Pest Management Month? No fooling! And no, that doesn't mean you get to tell your mother-in-law what you really think of ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 7th

Appliances, Cleaning, Decorating & Design...

As you take on your annual spring clean fest, remember that dust and pollen aren't the only things that can make you sneeze and sniffle. If you or yo...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 9th:

Cleaning, Flooring, Miscellaneous, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations...

When you drive by a well-landscaped and beautifully manicured front yard, you just have to wonder what the inside of the home looks like. It's calle...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 11th

Storm Proofing, Structure, Windows & Skylights...

Did you know that a weak garage door can lead to you losing your roof? During a major storm, strong winds can blow in through a weak garage door and ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 12th

Air Conditioning, Doors, Flooring, Garage, Safety...

It never fails, when you need a good garage sale, you can't find one. Well, have no fear - Saturday is National Garage Sale Day! Whether you're havi...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 18th

Air Conditioning, Appliances, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Tools...

If it’s hot where you are, the last thing you want is to have your AC conk out. It’s been known to happen at the worst possible time. Don’t panic! ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 19th

Faucets, Plumbing, Safety, Storm Proofing...

If it seems a stormier than usual hurricane season, you're not imagining it. While Hurricane Irene steered clear of the U.S. mainland this week, July...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 25th

Flooring, Garage, Painting & Staining, Patio...

Have you looked at your lawn lately? What happened to the lush, green grass you started out with in spring? No matter where you live, there is alway...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 26th

Air Conditioning, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Lighting, Plumbing, Windows & Skylights...

Millions of college kids heading to school know something we never did - style matters. Even if what you're decorating is a 12' x 12' cinderblock cel...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 4th

Air Conditioning, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Product Recomendations, Safety...

Summer is great for getting together with friends and family. Just make sure that uninvited visitors don’t crash the party. We’re talking about summ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 5th

Air Conditioning, Foundation, Storm Proofing, Structure...

The dog days of summer are here, with plenty of time to splash in the pool until dusk, hang out outdoors until the fireflies come out and have cookout...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for December 15th

Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Lighting...

Deck the halls, but do it safely! This time of year, festivities and can turn tragic when an overloaded electrical outlet causes a shock or a dried o...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for December 16th

Cleaning, Faucets, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Tools...

'Tis the season to give cordless power tools... Over 100 million cordless tools have been sold in the past two decades and the cordless tool market co...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for December 23rd

Cleaning, Energy Savings, Heating...

If your dishwasher is on the fritz, make sure you fix it in time to save your holiday guests from having to form a dish-duty assembly line. This is a...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for December 2nd

Appliances, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Product Recomendations...

Happy ho-ho-home improvement! DIYers, get ready to shop 'til you drop. According to a recent survey, home improvement products along with housewares...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for December 30th

Cleaning, Energy Savings...

If your new home is more expensive than you thought it would be, blame burglars. Believe it or not, theft of building supplies is a growing problem a...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for December 9th

Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Lighting, Outdoor Structures...

It's time to start decking those halls... this time of year means lots of extra lights and sparkle to make the holidays festive. But have you ever tho...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for February 10th

Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Product Recomendations, Safety...

If you and your sweetheart can't agree on a design scheme for your home, you're not alone. Venus and Mars rarely have the same tastes when it comes t...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for February 17th

Energy Savings, Flooring, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Windows & Skylights...

Windows make up about 10% of "the skin" of your house, but are often responsible for about 40-50% of the heat lost or gained. You can increase the ene...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for February 24th

Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Product Recomendations, Safety, Tools...

Half a million Americans bought a second home last year. Most say they purchased their home as true vacation home, not a future place to retire. But ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for February 2nd

Appliances, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing...

Important recall news in this week’s issue: the CPSC is warning consumers about Maytag and Jenn-Air dishwashers that pose a fire hazard. More than tw...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for February 3rd

Bath Remodeling, Cleaning, Flooring, Windows & Skylights...

What was once luxury is now necessity. In 1857, Joseph Gayettey invented toilet paper. Back then it was considered a luxury item. Pages ripped from...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for Jan 26th

Appliances, Doors, Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Safety...

The month is not even out and you’ve probably already fallen off the wagon on some of those New Year’s resolutions. Go on a diet that’s a lot easier ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for January 13th

Contractors, Decorating & Design...

It's an extravaganza of exciting construction products, a bevy of building materials - we're talking about the International Builders' Show. Each yea...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for January 19th

Energy Savings, Mold, Painting & Staining...

It’s a buyer’s market and the National Association of Realtors is making sure you know that by spending $40 million in advertising. The message is: k...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for January 20th

Electrical, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Windows & Skylights...

The average family spends close to $2000 a year on home energy bills. But you can cut that cost from 10-50% by doing some simple things around your h...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for January 27th

Contractors, Decorating & Design, Product Recomendations, Roofing...

Happy Thomas Crapper Day! He's the butt of jokes, but we really owe a lot to Mr. Crapper, as we celebrate an invention we just can bear to be without...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for January 6th

Contractors, Energy Savings, Safety...

Welcome to 2006! Good news homeowners: this is the year to install those replacement windows, get the new washer and dryer you've been eyeing or take...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 14th

Air Conditioning, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Home Security, Lawn & Garden...

If you’re uncomfortably hot, there’s no need to crank up the AC for relief. There are things you can do that are cheap, easy and smart to keep cool A...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 15th

Air Conditioning, Contractors, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Roofing...

Would you have ever thought that the words "million dollar" and "mobile home" would end up in the same sentence? Believe it or not, these homes - som...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 1st

Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decorating & Design, Safety...

Happy Fourth of July! Americans have enjoyed their freedom for 229 years! Among those we thank, the men and women in uniform who have served and are...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 21st

Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Structure...

Imagine buying a new car and having it dumped in your driveway piece by piece. Every component would then be assembled on site. Does this sound craz...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 22nd

Air Conditioning, Appliances, Energy Savings, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Toilet, Tub & Shower...

Temperatures have gone from just sweltering to downright dangerous. A record-setting heat wave is scorching the U.S., with deadly results in some par...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 28th

Air Conditioning, Contractors, Decks & Porches, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden...

Two words have created a big buzz this summer: global warming. And with the temperatures soaring everywhere from the Northeast to the West Coast, the...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 29th

Air Conditioning, Caulking, Home Security, Storm Proofing, Structure...

With the kids off from school, the summer months are very popular for families to get away for some R&R. But while you are enjoying a vacation, it’s ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 7th

Air Conditioning, Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Product Recomendations...

Want the secrets to growing the best lawn ever? If you are all thumbs instead of a having a green thumb when it comes to caring for you lawn – there ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 8th

Bath Remodeling, Energy Savings, Faucets, Safety, Storm Proofing, Tools...

It looks like the weather folks are right for once. They predicted a 70% chance of above average hurricane activity, with anywhere from three to five...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 10th

Bath Remodeling, Contractors, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden...

All over the country, Americans are pouring money into their biggest investment. Remodeling existing houses remains a big trend. Among the most popu...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 16th

Cleaning, Mold, Product Recomendations, Safety, Siding, Tools, Tub & Shower...

Forget the tie, don’t even think about a “World’s Greatest Dad” mug… we know what dad really wants for Father’s Day: tools! Spending on Father’s Day ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 17th

Decorating & Design, Outdoor Structures, Patio, Product Recomendations, Tools, Walls & Ceilings...

It may seem like a handy dad would be a piece of cake to shop for as Father's Day fast approaches. The truth is, many dads often get themselves what ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 23rd

Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Safety...

If you’re thinking about how HOT it was last summer, and you just can’t stand to think about sweating through another one, you might want to consider ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 24th

Decorating & Design, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden...

According to one recent study, Americans are spending $30 billion dollars on landscaping services to create an outdoor space that's just as attractive...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 2nd

Air Conditioning, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Product Recomendations, Safety, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights...

The 2006 hurricane season is officially underway. A lot of you probably still have images from Hurricane Katrina fresh in your mind, and some of you ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 30th

Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Foundation, Outdoor Structures, Product Recomendations, Safety, Storm Proofing...

Happy Birthday to Us! This Fourth of July, the United States will celebrate birthday number 230. That’s more than two centuries of freedom. Among t...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 3rd

Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Safety...

Don't look now, but the termites are swarming. Experts say these tiny insects cause $5 billion dollars in damage to homes and businesses each year. ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 9th

Bath Remodeling, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Garage, Painting & Staining...

It’s probably the first room you see after a long day away from home: your garage. If you’re like most folks, the idea of re-decorating it might seem...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for March 10th

Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Doors, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Product Recomendations, Tools...

A deck is inexpensive way to add square footage to your home, with minimal construction. If you're lucky enough to have one, you know that this "room...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for March 17th

Cleaning, Mold, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...

Happy St. Patty's Day! In honor of the Irish, we've got lots of great tips and advice in this week's issue to help you keep the green in your wallet....

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for March 19th:

Lawn & Garden, Miscellaneous, Plumbing...

Spring is just days away, and with the first bits of green poking through the bare, brown earth… homeowners thoughts are turning to lawn and garden ca...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for March 24th

Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Tools...

A super snooper is not someone you necessarily want around, unless you're in the process of buying or selling a home. Then you need a very good house...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for March 31st

Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Mold, Product Recomendations, Safety...

According to a recent study, the average American loses nearly an hour a day, roughly 12 days a year, looking for things they own but can't find. So ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for March 3rd

Basements & Crawlspaces, Bath Remodeling, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Electrical, Kitchen Remodeling, Product Recomendations, Remodels & Additions...

As the spring real estate season swings into gear, experts predict a banner year for home sales. According to the National Association of Realtors, i...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 12th

Caulking, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Garage, Mold, Patio, Plumbing, Product Recomendations...

This week, we're going to blow the lid off an industry secret that's an annual event in Sin City: The National Hardware Show. Thousands of exhibitors...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 13th

Decks & Porches, Outdoor Structures, Stairs & Railings, Tools, Walls & Ceilings...

It's Friday the 13th, but don't let that list of projects that need to get done around the house scare you. Make sure you have the right tools to get...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 19th

Cleaning, Flooring, Outdoor Structures, Painting & Staining, Tools...

Have you ever been a victim of cordless interruptus? That’s when you’re in the middle of your latest DIY project and on a roll… when suddenly your po...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 26th

Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Contractors, Flooring, Foundation, Mold, Product Recomendations...

Gas prices got you stranded at home this Memorial Day weekend? Use the extra day to become a real weekend warrior, and take on those projects you’ve ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 27th

Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Faucets, Lawn & Garden...

The Memorial Day long weekend marks the unofficial start of summer… when homeowners dust off the grill, spruce up the lawn and start spending much mor...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 5th

Basements & Crawlspaces, Energy Savings, Flooring, Home Security, Roofing, Storm Proofing...

Have you looked up lately? The failure to find and fix minor roof problems is the number one cause of a major roof re-do. So, if you've let the roof...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 6th

Appliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Safety...

This week we celebrate Mother's Day with some eye-opening trends in home improvement. Did you know that one in three women takes on improvement projec...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for November 11th

Caulking, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation...

Did you know that cold air coming into your warm house from outside is responsible for 80% of your home's heat loss? But chill out, because there are ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for November 18th

Air Conditioning, Appliances, Heating, Plumbing, Storage & Organization...

You're planning a full house on Turkey Day, and a four-course meal with all the trimmings. What happens when the unexpected throws a wrench in the wor...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for November 4th

Chimneys, Energy Savings, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...

Long-range weather forecasts are predicting a milder than normal winter for much of the country… that's the good news. The bad news is heating your h...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for Oct 21st

Decorating & Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Safety...

You hear the stories every winter – about adults, kids, sometimes even entire families who are killed because of a carbon monoxide leak. It’s a gas t...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 13th

Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Chimneys, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...

Imagine leaving a window open all winter long – the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, fireplace, attic...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 14th

Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Energy Savings, Foundation, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Safety, Storm Proofing...

Each year around this time, schools, communities and businesses pay special attention to fire safety. But keeping safe from fires is a year round pro...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 28th

Cleaning, Energy Savings, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Safety, Toilet...

The good news is oil prices are coming down off their August peak. The bad news: we're still in short supply of the fuels that will keep us warm thr...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 6th

Caulking, Chimneys, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...

For the first time in recent memory, energy costs are predicted to go down this winter. To save even more money, now is the time to make your home mo...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 7th

Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Windows & Skylights...

When the federal government starts looking for ways to save money, you know we're in trouble… but that's just what the Department of Energy is doing t...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 15th

Energy Savings, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Safety, Storage & Organization...

When was the last time your car saw the inside of your garage? If you’re like many Americans, the answer might be never! As we accumulate more stuff, ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 16th

Air Conditioning, Garage, Heating, Lawn & Garden...

When was the last time your car saw the inside of your garage? If you’re like many Americans, the answer might be: never! As we accumulate more stuff,...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 1st

Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Foundation, Storm Proofing...

The good news: the most recent hurricane to threaten the U.S. looks like it will just soak the eastern part of the country with rain, rather than dest...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 22nd

To do-it-yourself, or not – that is the question. Here’s what you need to think about: by doing a project yourself you’ll likely save money, but not ...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 23rd

Insulation & Ventilation, Safety, Storm Proofing, Tools...

Here we go again. Hurricane Rita is expected to batter the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana and it could be another record-breaking storm. Never ha...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 29th

Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing...

Happy Falloween! If you noticed the pumpkins and black cats in the store right alongside the back-to-school stuff, you won’t be surprised to learn Am...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 2nd

Cleaning, Heating, Product Recomendations, Storm Proofing, Walls & Ceilings...

Mother Nature's fury has hit the Gulf Coast with full force. Our thoughts are with those who are still suffering from the brunt of Hurricane Katrina....

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 30th

Appliances, Lighting, Product Recomendations, Safety...

You've seen it happen to millions of people recently, but you may be thinking - it won't happen here. We're talking about a natural disaster that cou...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 8th

Basements & Crawlspaces, Contractors, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Painting & Staining, Safety...

You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but if you have been breathing it without knowing, it could eventually kill you. We’re talking about radon, a...

Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 9th

Energy Savings, Kitchen Remodeling, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Storm Proofing...

Along the country's Gulf coast, it will be a long time before life is ever the same for millions of Americans. And even if you don't live in the area...

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