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Tom Kraeutler

About Tom Kraeutler

Tom is the Host, Founder and Chief Home Improvement Evangelist of The Money Pit. With 20 years experience as a professional home inspector, Tom is a hands-on home improvement broadcast journalist and the kind of guy homeowners want to call at midnight -- especially when their basement floods!

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Installing a security camera

A Simple Guide To Security Camera Positioning Around Your House

Recent data reveals that 3 out of 4 American homes will be victim to burglary in the next 20 years. As such, securing your home …

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Dryer vent on outside of building

Controlling Dryer Lint Outside | Video

Q & A I have a relatively new dryer that’s vented outside. My problem is that it lets a lot of lint and hair to bypass …

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HART Tools in workshop

Expecting a Tax Refund? Here’s 3 Projects You Can Totally Get Done for Less!

Did you know that over the last 3 years, the average tax refund returned to Americans was over $2,800?  For DIY’rs like us, …

Read moreExpecting a Tax Refund? Here’s 3 Projects You Can Totally Get Done for Less!
Dog jumping through the MyQ Pet Portal pet door.

Why Smart Home Technology and Design Is Going to the Dogs

A bright spot for many people in an otherwise challenging year has been adding a furry friend to the family. Welcoming a pet …

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New Years

4 New Year’s Resolutions Your Home Can Help You Keep

Learn a few tips for meeting your New Year's resolutions for your home to get it into shape. Whether you want to make more …

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Family sitting in a new remodeled basement

4 Easy DIY Tips to Transform Your Basement into a Livable Space

With COVID quarantines keeping us home more than ever before, the need for space has never been greater.  If your home was …

Read more4 Easy DIY Tips to Transform Your Basement into a Livable Space
Floating kitchen shelf

Floating “Mantel” Shelves Provide Style and Function | Video

Today, more of us than ever before are taking on projects to improve our living spaces.  For seasoned weekend warriors and …

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Neatly organized garage

Creating a Garage Retreat During COVID-19

Forget about man caves and she sheds. This year, with so many people quarantined at home, a popular home improvement project is …

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Paint brush painting a wall

Will DRYLOK Stop Basement Leaks in Heavy Rain?

Would you recommend the product DRYLOK to stop water leaking through cinder block basement walls in heavy rain storms

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Young Family Looking at a Beautiful New Home.

Essential Mortgage Budgeting Strategies for Buying a House

Purchasing a house is a life-changing event. It shows you’re ready to settle down and commit to long-term responsibilities. When …

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Old cans of paint

Storing Paint: Best Way to Make Paint Last

After painting I have two partially used cans of latex paint. I know that in storage it will be evaporation of water, benzene, …

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Old house needing repair

6 Most Expensive Home Buying Mistakes

Learn about the hazards that may be uncovered by your home inspection, calling for a return to the negotiation table. Find out …

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Concrete patio

Best Paint for a Concrete Patio

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 …

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Tile bathroom floor

Best Anti-Slip Sealer for Bathroom Tile Floor

We have well water which left our bathroom tile covered with rust stains.  We did a deep cleaning of the floors and walls …

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Basement family room floor

Best Flooring for a Wet Basement Family Room

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 …

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Heating vent in floor being opened.

Return Air Vent Missing

We purchased a house about 10 years ago and since have found several significant problems. It was inspected as part of the …

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Man pressure washing siding

How to Clean Wood Siding

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 …

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Screened in porch

How to Repair Screen Porches and Doors

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 …

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Wooden rocking chair on porch

Easy Fix Ups for Outdoor Furniture

Spring is a season of readiness, keeping us busy with cleaning and organizing so that when summer finally arrives we can kick …

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Trex lattice on wood deck

How to Install Lattice Under a Deck

Get that deck ready for the enjoyable seasons ahead. Here's how to add lattice to cover the area under a deck.

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How To Install Bifold Closet Doors | Video

From small rooms to hallways, bi-fold doors are a great space saving solution for closets in tight areas. Installing them isn't …

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How to Build Small Patio | Video

Patios are a great way to extend your living space outdoors. Made of thermal bluestone various dimensions, this 6 X 17 foot …

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How-to Install an Under Deck Ceiling | Video

The area under second-story decks can be a dark, wet wasteland. But installing an underdeck ceiling made from lightweight, …

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How To Install Kitchen Cabinet Crown Molding | Video

If you're ready to take your kitchen cabinets up a notch crown molding is a great way to go. It not only covers the space …

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