The Money Pit
Home Improvement Tips & Podcasts
Find out how to make your home weatherproof with a roof & gutters that deliver style and durability including tips on shakes, shingles, and metal roofs
Does Leaf Filter work? In the Leaf Filter review, find out why expert home improvement radio host Tom Kraeutler says perhaps — but that he’ll never recomend it due to hard sell sales tactics used by the company.
Top tips to select the best way to prevent clogged gutters with gutter guards. Here is a comprehensive list of gutter guard products that claim to prevent clogged gutters and whether the cost is worth it.
When planning to start on an old house what would be the first thing to do? The roof and gutters or the inside? I would like to start with the roof and eliminate some water intrusion. My wife and I cannot agree. The house is about 110 years old and does need a lot of …
I was told by my insurance company that they don’t cover a roof that has three layers of roof shingles on it, so I’ve gone to another carrier for an estimate. This other carrier would charge me quite a bit because I’d only have homeowners insurance with them and they’re supposedly the only ones who …
I am going to replace my roof. I have one layer of shingles down and was going to re-shingle on top of them. Someone told me that when you put new shingles over old ones, it shortens the life of the new shingles. Is this true? Also, is the cost between shingles that last 25 …
On your show, you mentioned a product that will help resurface an uneven deck. The deck is upper level & waterproofed so …
After the 22in. of snow we had this last winter my roof leaked. At least that is what I think happened. When the snow and ice …
We have a back deck on our home. Our house has a metal roof and 6″gutters. We want to screen in our back deck to use it …
Learn about maintaining your gutters. Find out how to take care of your gutters, including using gutter guards.
I think – no I am sure I have been ripped off by my roofer. I had a lot of dry rot and 30 sheets of plywood had to be …
We recently bought a stick home(built in the 70’s). The home inspection before purchase showed no issues with the home. …
My hip roof has a short ridge vent due to the hip design. My soffit vents are adequately open. Will I get enough natural …
Tom Kraeutler, host of the Money Pit home improvement radio show, shares his favorite products for a green lifestyle. This …
Learn how to choose a roof color. Find out about today's creative color blends for roofing materials. Roofing material …
Tips to help homeowners avoid ice damage and protect their homes this winter and prevent minor trouble spots from becoming major …
If your roof is prone to shingles, ice dams and weather-related leak damage, before you lay down a new roof, think about laying …
I’ve had a persistent leak for two years and can’t find the source. It comes in where the wall meets the ceiling. …
Filed under: Exteriors & Facades, Essential Skills, Know-How, Outdoors Photo: David Grudzinski of Advantage Home Inspections …
Learn about roof replacement and Get tips on looking for missing granules, splitting, curling, rotting and other symptoms that …
Learn out how to select the best roof materials for a new roof or roof shingles replacement project, including the difference …
Our roof is about 15 years old and we have asphalt shingles. We are noticing deterioration on a lot of the shingles and it seems …
I was told by my insurance company that they don’t cover a roof that has three layers of roof shingles on it, so …
Find out is If your roof needs repair or replacement. Learn how to know if you can add another roof layer.
Wood gutters are rare, and require extra attention. Wood gutters need to be resealed every two years, in the dry season. Wood …
Replacing skylights can be a hassle, but with these tips you'll be able to easily replace the skylights in your home without …
Did you ever think of using infrared technology on your roof? Professionals are now using non-invasive infrared cameras to …
Learn how ice dams can be a danger to your home and how to prevent any unwanted rooftop damage.
Fixing leaky roof flashing can help you avoid more expensive roof repairs. First check chimneys, vent pipes or other openings …
