The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Author: Leslie Segrete Language: English Episodes: 1000
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.
Episodes
Fast Fixes to Step Up Home Value [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:52
If you’re planning to put your home on the market, getting it ready is no small feat. Tom & Leslie share a few quick and easy inexpensive projects that will attract buyer s add immediate value. Plus, answers to your home…
Smart Ideas for Saving Money with Smart Homes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:47
Smart houses are big on convenience but often require a big budget – unless of course you take the DIY approach! Tom & Leslie share money-saving ideas plus answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad…
Easy End of Summer Projects [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:45
As summer roles to a close - now is the perfect time to take on a few easy projects that’ll help avoid bigger, colder headaches as the weather changes. Tom & Leslie share projects that deliver the best bang for your buck…
3 Ways to Extend the Outdoor Living into Fall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:53
Just because it starting to cool off and get dark earlier doesn’t mean you have to cut back on outdoor entertaining. Tom & Leslie have tips on THREE ways you can extend the use of your outdoor space. Plus, answers to you…
Budget Bathroom Remodels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:43
Bathroom remodels provide one of the best returns on investments when it comes time to sell, but only if they’re properly planned. Tom & Leslie have tips to keep costs in line and to keep bathroom downtime to a minimum!…
Break Stuck Windows Free without Breaking Windows! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:51
Older windows are more challenging than charming when they get stuck shut – or stuck open! Toom & Leslie have tips for breaking stuck windows free -- without breaking windows in the process, plus answers to your home imp…
How to Prevent Pet Damage to Your Lawn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:57
Dogs may be a man’s best friend, but they’re rarely a YARD’s best friend. Tom & Leslie share tips to prevent pet damage, plus answer your home improvement questions. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions Learn…
How to Make Dirty Grout Disappear [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:02
Grout never ever seems to be as clean as the day it’s put down, but besides the dirt, grout can harbor harmful microbes and mold. Tom and Leslie share pro solutions for sparkling clean tile floors plus answer to your hom…
Secrets to Summer Lawn Care [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:44
The “dog days of summer” can wreak havoc on an otherwise healthy lawn, especially if you live in a community with water restrictions. Tom and Leslie share tips to keep lawns alive even when they turn brown, plus, answers…
Staying Safe from Summer Ticks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:48
Summer is peak season for tics that can carry dangerous diseases. Tom & Leslie share surprising ways ticks hitch a ride and how to avoid bites, plus answer your home improvement questions Learn more about your ad choices…