Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Today, more of us than ever before are taking on projects to improve our living spaces. For seasoned weekend warriors and newbies alike, adding a floating shelf to your space is a very fun project. Floating shelves add style, design and function to any room – and its a project that is totally doable over …
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Forget about man caves and she sheds. This year, with so many people quarantined at home, a popular home improvement project is creating a dream garage retreat. An extension of the home, a garage can be transformed into extra usable space for the entire family. Once the current mess is under control, your garage can …
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Purchasing a house is a life-changing event. It shows you’re ready to settle down and commit to long-term responsibilities. When you apply for a home loan, it’s important to take your time and choose the right mortgage deal. That said, mortgage budgeting does not end once you move into your house. Most homebuyers need to …
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After painting I have two partially used cans of latex paint. I know that in storage it will be evaporation of water, benzene, toluene, and formaldehyde which results in paint hardening in 3-5 years. Can the shelf life be improved if all the air in the cans to be stored were replaced with water to …
Learn about the hazards that may be uncovered by your home inspection, calling for a return to the negotiation table. Find out about termites, mold, drainage issues, and other problems before buying a new home.
I live in Nebraska with extreme heat in the summer and cold in the winter. I have a cement patio that I would like to repaint I am looking for the best paint options and wondering if they make a outdoor epoxy finish. I did etch the cement before the first time I painted it …
We have well water which left our bathroom tile covered with rust stains. We did a deep cleaning of the floors and walls using Muriatic acid and are now looking for a sealer to prevent further rust buildup but need to find one that does not make the tiles slippery. Heard you mention a sealer …
My house was built in 1962. Everything was fine until about 3 years ago. I discovered mold in my basement family room. I hired a company to clean up the mold. The carpet and padding were removed only to find that we had asbestos flooring that was also removed. I bought new flooring and then …
We purchased a house about 10 years ago and since have found several significant problems. It was inspected as part of the purchase, and none of these issues were identified. One that I just noticed recently is that several rooms do not have return air vent ducts to the furnace. Some have registers that are …
With summer thunderstorms, blackouts are becoming more common – which is why now is a good time to think about adding a whole house generator. Tom & Leslie share the options plus, answers to your home improvement questions.
Summer is a risky time of year for pool drownings, Tom & Leslie have tips to keep kids safe plus ways to increase your home’s value, and how to measure window for new blinds.
In this episode… Are you ready to buy a bigger and better air conditioner to keep cool this summer? Well, you may be surprised to learn that bigger is not always better for your comfort. We’ll have tips on how to pick the best one for your home. Plus… Smelly water is a common complaint among homeowners, …
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In this episode, tips for planning a backyard deck design that’s perfect for your outdoor life. Plus, if house noises creep you out we ID the sources and solutions needed to put your mind at rest. Get tips on using reclaimed lumber for projects and answers to lots of your questions!
Get tips on how you can build your very own fire pit, build a poliator garden, tune up the AC and keep your lawn healthy in a hot summer.
• Want a garden that not only looks good, but also serves an important purpose? Bees, hummingbirds and butterflies are all pollinators and play a big role in plant reproduction. Tom & Leslie have tips on how you can create a pollinator garden to give these creatures a place to carry out their good work!
• Are you ready to fire up your AC to keep cool and comfortable this summer? Well, there are three things you should do FIRST to make sure your system is good to go for the warm season ahead.
• When summer heat sets in, your lawn may suffer. We have tips on how to keep lawns healthy through summer drought.
My wood siding was damaged the last time it was power washed, so I am hesitant to do this again. It will probably need some touch ups this year and a full paint job in the next couple years. It has mold and green mildew on it and I wondered if there is a product …
Are you ready to do one final cleanup of your garage before the summer kicks into full swing? Tom & Leslie share simple garage organization tips, plus how to get your AC ready for summer, hiring contractors post COVID-19 and the secret to hanging pictures without holes.
This is a big episode for The Money Pit podcast. It’s show #2,000 and we can’t thank you enough for allowing us to help you make your home the best they can possibly be!!!
Do you have an old, faded plastic playset in your backyard? In this episode, Tom & Leslie share the tricky process of painting plastic to bring it back to life. Pus tips on best all-in-one glue for quick fixes, review of a powerful cordless chainsaw, and how to build your own cedar closet.
If you are lucky enough to have a home with a screened-in porch, then you know these rooms can really take a beating when the wind whips up. Here’s how to repair them.
Spring is a season of readiness, keeping us busy with cleaning and organizing so that when summer finally arrives we can kick back and relax. Key to that summertime relaxation is a suite of sturdy, comfortable outdoor furnishings. Your furniture bears the brunt of late-summer and autumn storms and then gets stowed away for the …
Get that deck ready for the enjoyable seasons ahead. Here’s how to add lattice to cover the area under a deck.
In this episode… Want to grow your own home remedies, right in your backyard? Well walk you through easy to grow herbs for surprisingly effective herbal medicines. Plus… Backyard honeybee hives are becoming a huge trend. We’ll tell you what all the buzz is about coming up. Over the winter – the combination of road …
In this episode… Have you noticed that your allergies are particularly bad this year? Well it turns out that quarantines can actually make allergies worse! Learn why from one of the nation’s best experts on indoor air quality. Plus, learn some places allergens hide we guarantee you never would have thought of! Also in this episode: Want …
