Repair & Improve
Let The Money Pit lend a helping hand to your home improvements with articles covering every aspect of home repair and home improvement. From air conditioning and appliances, to windows and wood stoves, we've got information to help you tackle all your home projects.
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A Growing Movement Towards Low-water Planting
Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden...Xeriscape is a way of making an attractive, sustainable landscape that conserves water. Colorado Springs Utilities have a large demonstration garden ....
A Season Of Trauma
Safety...For the first time ever, a study by the National Safe Kids Campaign has revealed that May marks the start of a “trauma season” during which children ....
A Sixth Sense for Water Savings
Plumbing...The folks who brought EnergyStar labeling to the world of electrical appliances have now made it just as easy to shop for water-wise fixtures. 2007 ma...
Affordable Fashion For Your Walls
Decorating & Design, Walls & Ceilings...What you put on your walls can have the biggest impact in a room’s décor scheme, both in terms of design and, if you’re not careful, your wallet. ...
Affordable Fashion for Your Walls
Decorating & Design, Painting & Staining, Walls & Ceilings...What you put on your walls can have the biggest impact in a room’s décor scheme, both in terms of design and, if you’re not careful, your wallet. Fort...
All You Need For A Green And Efficient Diy Season
Appliances, Flooring, Home Security, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Spring, Tools...Just as do-it-yourselfers are rallying to tackle their project lists, the 63rd annual National Hardware Show is launching a range of great products an...
April Weekend Projects
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Mold, Spring...Spring is here! With warmer weather and longer days, it’s a great time to add a few projects to your home improvement to-do list. Here is where to...
Arbitration Can Help After New Home Closing
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Contractors...When Mary and Sam decided to buy a home, they opted for new construction. "We were on a fixed budget and didn't want any unexpected repairs - W.....
Architectural Salvage Finds
Decorating & Design, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter...Looking for period-correct trimmings from a bygone era or a unique centerpiece for a contemporary room? Then head over to your local architectural sal...
Are Appliance Service Contracts Worth Their Cost?
Appliances...You found the refrigerator of your dreams — filtered water, icemaker, energy efficient, roomy, attractive stainless steel. You’re just about to sign ....
Are You at Risk for Radon?
Fall, Insulation & Ventilation, Safety, Spring, Summer, Winter...Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that occurs naturally when uranium in the soil breaks down. If inhaled, radon can cause damage to your lung tissues...
Attics And Basement Floors
Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Structure...Attics and basements are tough spaces to work in. Since both areas are outside the “living space” of your home, finding the right floor requires spe....
August Money Pit Weekend To-do Projects
Cleaning, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Storage & Organization, Summer...Yes, we know you are still sweating bullets right now and almost everyone is, or knows someone who is, on vacation. But as the summer season begins i...
Avoid Bacteria At Barbecues
Appliances, Safety...Warm weather and raw meat is the perfect environment to breed bacteria that can make you really sick. To stay safe, follow these guidelines when prep....
Avoid Getting Getting Soaked By Wet Basements
Contractors, Foundation...In the 20 years Tom spent as a professional home inspector, the top three problems his home-buying clients were concerned about can best be summed up....
Avoid Home Repair Rip-offs With These Tips
Basements & Crawlspaces, Chimneys, Contractors...Your house is filled with dirt and dust. You can't use your bathroom or kitchen. People come and go all day. Was it an earthquake? Flood? No. Just s.....
Avoiding Home Decorating Pitfalls
Decorating & Design...When beginning a home decorating project, it’s helpful to know the most common interior design pitfalls. Avoiding these will improve your design, sa....
Avoiding Home Repair Fraud
Contractors...You finally get the contractor to show up at your front door after a half a dozen calls. He bangs impatiently. He’s late and swaggers inside with an ....
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