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
How to Hire a Great Designer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:10
Thinking about updating a room but don’t know where to begin? Interior designers help to facilitate your ideas, making your dream home a reality. Toom & Leslie share tip to help you find the best pro for your project, pl…
Summer Storm Safety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:05
With the long, humid “dog days” of summer ahead, we can expect to see more sever summer storms. Tom & Leslie have tips to help you stay safe and keep your home in good shape when storms hit, plus, answers to your home im…
Easy Lighting Updates for Kitchens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:10
Want to add a new look to your kitchen over just a weekend? Then just change up the lighting! Tom & Leslie have tips on installing energy efficient pendant lights for an easy DIY update, plus, answers to your home improv…
Low-Water Lawns that Survive Drought [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:05
This time of year, homeowners grow pretty tired of paying the water bill to keep their lawns looking lush. Tom & Leslie share solutions to growing a drought resistant lawn, plus answer your home improvement questions. Le…
Cool Solutions for Sizzling Summers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:08
Don’t wait for the hottest summer day to find out there’s a problem with your air conditioning! Tom & Leslie have tips to keep it up and running all summer long, plus, answers to your home improvement questions Learn mor…
How to Get Rid of Bees and Wasps with Getting Stung! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:08
Take the sting out of summer activities by knowing how to avoid bees and wasps. Tom & Leslie share strategies to safely clear these pesky pests, plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad…
Homemade Tick Repellants to Keep Kids Safe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:36
Warm weather means kids are spending more and more time outside, but tics are doing the same. Tom & Leslie share tips stay clear – including a homemade tic repellant that really works, along with answers to your home imp…
Kid’s Home Alone? What They Need to Know First [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:30
Just because kids may be old enough to stay home alone, they may not be able to handle a home related emergency. Tom & Leslie share an important checklist plus answer your home improvement questions Learn more about your…
Paver Patio Makeovers for Concrete Slabs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:08
If you have an old worn concrete patio but would prefer to have a beautiful paver patio instead, Tom & Leslie share an easy to do this without needing to tear up all that old concrete. Plus, answers to your home improvem…
Grill Secrets to Step up the Sizzle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:58
And after a couple of months of heavy grilling, your gas grill may need an extreme makeover of its own. Tom & Leslie have tips for a simple mid-season grill cleaning to step up the sizzle! Plus, answers to your home impr…