The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast
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Today’s show is all about making the most of your home's spaces! First, we'll discuss choosing durable, low-maintenance kitchen countertops. Then, we'll explore making use of the area under your second-story deck with under-deck drainage systems. And if your asphalt driveway is worn out, we have expert replacement tips. Save time, money, and effort with answers to these and other home improvement questions!
- Countertops: Busy kitchens require the most durable countertop materials that are easy to maintain.
- Underdeck Space: Make the most of unused living space under your second-story deck.
- Driveway Repair: Get tips on replacing an asphalt driveway that’s showing wear and tear.
Q & A:
- Deck Stain: Pauline’s stained deck is already looking worn again. She should apply an oil-based primer and a solid deck stain with more pigmentation that will last longer.
- Garage Door: There’s dry rot around the garage door’s wood header. Dave needs to build a temporary wall to hold up the roof while replacing the header.
- Skylight: Will installing a skylight interfere with viewing the TV screen clearly? Ginny’s tubular fixtures will point light downward, so it shouldn’t be an issue.
- Driveway Repair: Scott’s old aggregate stone driveway is starting to crumble. It would be hard to repair that rough surface and we suggest replacing the driveway instead.
- Patio Furniture: Lucy needs to clean the patio furniture that was left outside. She gets tips on the best way to clean different surfaces and materials.
- Windows: Edwin is renovating his 1875 post and beam house and needs advice on keeping the aesthetics of the old windows with energy-efficient replacement windows.
- Ridge Vents: Are ridge vents really necessary? Mary doesn’t like them, but learns they’re doing what’s needed to provide ventilation and prevent moisture in the attic.
- Water Heater: Mary can’t replace the electric water heater with a tankless model, but she can switch to an electric heat pump water heater instead.
- French Doors: Is there a way to seal the bottom of French doors to keep rainwater out? David should concentrate on solving his drainage problems to divert water away.
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“As-Is” is No More | Fast Furniture Fixes | Weeding Out Bad Contractors | Ep #2146
Paint Colors that Pay Off | DIY Durable Garage Floors | Calling the Chimney Sweep | Ep #2145
Cool Weather Crops | Curb Appealing Shrubbery | Easy to Install Insulation | Ep #2144
No-Brainer Energy Savers | Repair or Replace Roof? | Heating System Servicing | Perfect Fall Projects | Ep #2143
DIY Gutter Guards | Fast Fix for Laminate Countertops | Fall Wall Covering Ideas | Ep #2142
Leaf Blower Rec’s from Consumer Reports | DIY Mold Removal | Easiest Insulation | Ep #2141
Hidden Remodeling Surprises | Saving with Service Contracts | Easy to Install Terrazzo | Ep #2140
Solution for Cold Showers | Fix for Dirty Dishwasher | Itch-Free Insulation | Avoiding Frozen Sprinklers | Ep #2139
Worth it to Replace Heating? | Top Hidden Home Buying Hazards | Stop Insulation Leaks | Ep #2138
Easy Ways for Renters to Reduce Heating Cost | Quick Fix for Splintery Decks | DIY Driveway Restoration | Ep #2137
4-Season Greenhouse | Bathroom Lighting to Make You Look Good | Crack-Proof Concrete | Ep #2136
Best Replacement Windows | Fun Ideas for Leftover Paint | Pre-Winter To-Do’s | Ep #2135
Best Gutter Guards | New Options for Insulation | Shocking Termite Trouble | Ep #2134
College Rental Red Flags | Hardest to Kill Houseplants | DIY Drywall Repair| EP #2133
Are Replacement Windows Worth it | Pro Painting Tips | At-Home Office Organization | EP #2132
Pet Friendly Floors | DIY Exterior Painting Tips | Easiest Way to Budget for Home Maintenance | Ep # 2131
Stopping Shower Shock: How to End Cold Water Blasts! | Garage Dangers You Didn’t See Coming | DIY Driveway Resurfacing Tips | Episode #2130
Instagram Worthy Kitchen Cabinet Painting | Glamping Getaways | Avoiding Laundry Room Disaster | Episode #2129
DIY Adirondack Chairs | Picking the Right Primer | High Tech Paint Sprayers | Episode #2128
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