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
Kid Proof Floors & More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:05
Do you need a floor that can take toy drops, high-chairs sliding back and forth and spills from every sticky substance imaginable? Tom & Leslie highlight floors that can stand up to that and more, plus answers to your ho…
How to be Storm-Ready for the Storm-Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:19
September marks National Readiness Month. Tom & Leslie help make sure your home is ready for whatever Mother Nature has in mind with and easy to follow 3-step check list, plus answer your home improvement questions. Lear…
Best Options for Good Gutters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:16
Gutters do much more than keep water off your head going in and out of your house – they can prevent major structural problems and even wood destroying insects like ants and termites! Tom & Leslie walk you through the be…
Solutions for Squeaky Floors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:02
Squeaking floors are one of life’s little annoyances, but do they signal a structural problem? Tom & Leslie have the answer plus step-by-squeaky-step tips to make them go away for good, and along with answers to your hom…
Laundry Room Remodels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:04
Laundry rooms are a heartbeat of the home, but remodeling requires careful planning to make sure plumbing, electrical work and carpentry don’t blow the budget. Tom & Leslie have tips, plus answers to your home improvemen…
Décor Planning for a Kid’s Room [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:04
Whether you’re creating a kids room for a new arrival or updating a space for kids who insist they’re not little anymore, Tom & Leslie have tips to help you get the most from this mini-makeover. Plus, answers to your hom…
Smart Smoke Detectors Save Lives and Play Music! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:06
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are some of the most important safety products to have in any home. Now, however, they can also become part of your entertainment system because we talk about the first smoke and carbo…
Affordable Hardwood Flooring [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:06
Few surfaces take ore wear and tear in a home than the floors. Tom & Leslie have tips on engineered hardwood flooring that is super durable, but much less expensive that solid hardwood, plus answers to your home question…
Garage Door Do Overs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:05
When you look at your home, does the garage door rank as the most boring surface you see? Tom & Leslie have tips on how to pick the perfect garage door for style, color and durability. Plus, answers to your questions. Le…