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
Super-Efficient Heating and Cooling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:04
We spend more money heating and cooling our homes than just about any other expense. Tom and Leslie share new system that provides four times the efficiency of any other system on the market. Plus, answers to your home i…
Downsizing for Empty Nesters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:38
Are you an empty nester looking to downsize? Find out why droves of older Americans are trading in all that extra space for a cozy, low-budget, tiny homes. Plus, get answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more…
Top Home Improvement Trends for Spring [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:30
As the weather warms, the kickoff of the home improvement season gets closer – millions of homeowners are thinking about their next big project. Tom & Leslie highlight the innovations that will have the biggest impact on…
Best Projects NOT to Do [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:35
If you’re looking for projects that add value to your home, there are many you might do, but almost as many you should avoid! Tom & Leslie help sort out the ones to avoid, plus answer your home improvement questions. Lea…
Secret Sauce for Laundry Room Remodels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:32
Remodeling a laundry room is a very popular project that can make laundry a lot easier. But even though it’s a small space, it requires big planning and several types of pros to get it done. Tom and Leslie share the secr…
Getting the Perfect “Light-Scape” for Your Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:33
Most consumers focus on how their landscape looks but not on their “LIGHT” scape! Tom & Leslie share tips to get a whole new nighttime view with the right combo of exterior lighting, plus answer your home improvement que…
Mixed Metal Design Trends for Kitchens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:06
Planning a kitchen re-do? Tom & Leslie provide tips to infuse energy into your kitchen by using mixed metal finishes for appliance, faucets and countertops. Plus, get answers to your home improvement questions. Learn mor…
Tile Trends from Gritty to Chic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:07
Ready to step up indoor décor with a new tile project? Tom & Leslie have tips on hot new tile trends using materials including wood, plaster, resin and steel Plus, get answer to your home improvement questions. Learn mor…
Least Expensive Way to Heat a House [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:04
When it comes to heating your home, there are many choices in heating fuel -- but not all are efficient? Tom & Leslie help sort the differences between oil, gas, propane and electric heat to find out which delivers the b…
Avoiding Winter Wind Damage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:03
Winter storms can cause obvious structural damage but there can also be hidden damage that turns into big expenses later on. Tom & Leslie have tips on how to check your house for both the visible and Invisible. Plus, ans…