#2502 - Wildlife-Proof Your Garden | Storing Leftover Paint to Make It Last | Springtime Gutter Tips

#2502 - Wildlife-Proof Your Garden | Storing Leftover Paint to Make It Last | Springtime Gutter Tips

Author: Leslie Segrete March 20, 2025 Duration: 39:48
SHOW NOTES: In this show, we’ll share ways to keep animals from feasting on your garden, how to store leftover paint to make it last, and tips for inspecting your gutters to prevent leaks and water damage. Plus, we’ve got answers for DIY callers on more home improvement questions! - Wildlife: Wildlife-proof your garden to keep animals from damaging your plants. - Storing Paint: Extend the life of leftover paint with smart storage tips. - Gutters: Prevent leaks and floods by prepping your gutters for spring rains.   Q & A: - Heating: Ralph says the heat just isn’t reaching upstairs in his home. We suggest installing registers in the floor to redirect the heat or adding a mini-split ductless system. - Mold: Contractors have given Karen different advice about mold on the basement walls. She needs a professional mold mitigator to test it and recommend the best plan. - Siding: What are the pros and cons of Hardie board siding? Steve learns about the durability and update of that and other good options for siding. - HVAC: Is it worth having your air ducts cleaned? Sherry should start by getting good-quality filters and changing them regularly. - Countertops: John wants to update his Formica countertops. Good budget options are either adding a new layer of laminate or using paint to refinish the countertop surface.   ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like your house is swallowing your savings and sanity with every creaky floorboard and leaky faucet? You're not alone, but there's a better way to think about it. With The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast, host Leslie Segrete reframes that classic dilemma. Here, a "money pit" isn't a disaster-it's simply a home you love and want to care for, room by room. Leslie serves as your practical guide, a sort of coach and helper for everything from urgent repairs to those big renovation dreams you've been sketching on napkins. Each episode digs into the real stuff of homeownership, offering unbiased, actionable expertise. You'll hear clear advice covering the full spectrum, whether it's a plumbing headache in the bathroom, finishing a basement, planning a garden layout, or organizing a chaotic garage. The conversation moves seamlessly from the nitty-gritty of demolition to the finishing touches of décor, all with the goal of making your projects less daunting and more successful. This podcast is for anyone who wants to roll up their sleeves and create a space that truly works, saving money and frustration through reliable knowledge. Tune in for a down-to-earth, empowering take on turning your household challenges into triumphs.
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