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
DIY Tips to Clean Mold [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:10
A wet fall brings the potential for a dangerous invader to your house this winter: mold! Tom & Leslie have DIY tips on mold cleanup is a DIY project plus answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your…
How to Hunt Down Drafts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:07
Now that temps have dropped, are you feeling the chill – like through your walls and windows and doors? Tom & Leslie share tips to find and fix sneaky drafts plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more a…
4 Things to Know Before Building a Shed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:07
With fall in full swing, you may be finding that between the patio furniture, lawn mowers and kid’s bikes – you might be ready to build a shed. Tom & Leslie share tips for that project, plus answers to your home improvem…
Live from This Old NET-ZERO House – Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:02
The Money Pit hits the road for a visit with the team at This Old House as they remodel a 100-year-old home in Jamestown, RI to create all the energy it needs to run. Listen and learn as these craftsmen redefine energy e…
Live from This Old NET-ZERO House – Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:03
The Money Pit hits the road for a visit with the team at This Old House as they transform a 100-year old summer home into a year-round, net-zero energy efficient masterpiece. Master Carpenter Norm Abram joins Tom to talk…
Fall Design Trends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:00
Fall is one of the most popular times of the year for home décor. Tom & Leslie highlight new design trends like using flooring on walls and more, plus answer your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choi…
How to Dry Up Damp Spaces [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:07
Did all that summer rain find its way to places it shouldn’t be, like your basement? Tom & Leslie have easy solutions to dry up damp spaces - plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad cho…
Easy Tricks for Picking Paint Colors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:56
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a home center aisle to trying to pick the perfect paint color from a tiny swatch? Tom & Leslie have tips to make the process easier, plus answers to your questions Learn more about y…
Home Décor for Homework Spaces [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:02
If homework time in your house a constant battle of wills – Tom & Leslie have easy design tips to add focus and fun, plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice…
How to Stop Drafts Cold! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:05
Chilly drafts makes us reach for the thermostat more than we should and waste a ton of energy in the process. Tom & Leslie have tips on how to track down and seal off every draft in the house – plus, answers to your home…