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

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Episode #2069: 30 Fix-ups You Can Do in 30 Minutes | Toughest Tile for Floors | Avoiding Chemical Compounds | Your Q & A

Man installing windows

Episode #2068: Window Replacement: Is it Worth it? | Hanging Heavy Pictures | Easy Fix for Oven Temps | Your Q & A

paint

Episode # 2067: 2021 Color of the Year Soothes Spirits | Garage Organization | Recipe to End Slippery Sidewalks | Your Q & A

laundry room, safety

Episode #2066: Bright Laundry Room Renos | Filters for the Freshest Water | How to Lower Insurance Costs | Your Q&A

Episode #2065: This Kitchen Lighting Makes Better Cooks | Best Way to Clean Indoor Air | Home Improvement Hacks | Your Q & A

best heating system, radiant heat

Episode #2064: Two Ways to Get Warm Floors | DIY Pick-Me-Ups for Winter | Best Firewood | Projects for the New Year | Your Q & A

New tile garage floor

Episode #2063: How to Winterize Your Garage | How to Make Insurance Companies Pay for Winter Damage | Tips for Counter Cleaning | Your Q & A

ice dam, ice and water shield

Episode #2062: Smart Water Heaters | Stopping Ice Dams | Easy Winter Hacks for Snow and Ice | Your Q & A

Couple buying a home

9 Smart Tips for Negotiating a House Purchase

Home energy auditor working with a tablet

Episode #2061: Best Filters for Clean Air | Smart Home Products That Protect | New Flood-Proof Water Heaters | Your Q&A

Family in front of a fireplace

Episode #2058: How to Pick the Best Firewood | When to Upgrade Your Furnace | Fun Advances in Artificial Trees | Your Q & A

Green home in palm of a hand

Episode #2057: Attic Renos | Green Improvements That Sell Homes Faster | Icicles and Ice Dams | Your Q & A

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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 money when you sell your home, lower your home's energy usage, declutter rooms, do appliance maintenance, fix up your kitchen or bath or get ready for tax season, keep your New Year's resolutions for home improvement by spacing your home improvements, so you can feel a sense of accomplishment when you meet your New Year's home improvement resolutions.

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Lumber Liquidators Rolls Forward with a New Brand Name and Improved Shopping Experience

Some of the hardest working and most beautiful surfaces in any home are the floors. And for decades there’s been no better source for durable and stylish flooring than Lumber Liquidators.  Now, Lumber Liquidators is going forward as LL Flooring — and what’s more,  the company has added a suite of digital tools and services designed …

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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 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 …

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Episode #2007: Preventing Summer Blackouts | DIY Stone Finishes for Worn Kitchen Countertops | Keep Kids Safe Around Electrical Outlets | Creating Beautiful Outdoor Rooms

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.

Episode #2007: Preventing Summer Blackouts | DIY Stone Finishes for Worn Kitchen Countertops | Keep Kids Safe Around Electrical Outlets | Creating Beautiful Outdoor RoomsListen Now

Episode #2002: Build Your Own Fire Pit | Planting a Pollinator Garden | AC Tune Ups | Healthy Lawns in Hot Summers

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.

Episode #2002: Build Your Own Fire Pit | Planting a Pollinator Garden | AC Tune Ups | Healthy Lawns in Hot SummersListen Now

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 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 …

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Episode #2001: Easy Garage Organization | How to Hang Pictures Without Holes | 5 Questions to Ask a Contractor Post COVID-19 | Avoiding Home Repair Re-dos

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.

Episode #2001: Easy Garage Organization | How to Hang Pictures Without Holes | 5 Questions to Ask a Contractor Post COVID-19 | Avoiding Home Repair Re-dosListen Now

Episode #1999: Painting Plastic Playgrounds | Quick Fixes for Home Repairs | Cordless Chainsaw Reviews

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.

Episode #1999: Painting Plastic Playgrounds | Quick Fixes for Home Repairs | Cordless Chainsaw ReviewsListen Now