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Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
For over a decade, expert hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete have fielded every home improvement, home decor, or home repair question imaginable. Your Calls, Our Answers features the best calls from their podcast and nationally syndicated home improvement radio show The Money Pit.
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Repair Cracks in Mortar: How to Color-Match

Repair Cracks in Mortar: How to Color-Match

Find out why you should not use caulk to repair a big crack in mortar. Get tips on checking out a company called Davis Colors to find a mortar mixed with dye to give you the look that you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:1803/05/2024
Deck Restore by Synta

Deck Restore by Synta

Find out whether Deck Restore from Synta is a good product for an old, weathered deck. Learn why you should first test the product on a small section of the deck. Get tips on restoring a deck by flipping over deteriorated boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
04:0002/05/2024
Major Crack in Exterior Wall

Major Crack in Exterior Wall

Find out why you should have a structural engineer do an inspection on the crack in your exterior wall. That way, you can assure a future potential buyer that the crack was repaired according to an engineer's specifications. Also get tips on leveling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
04:0601/05/2024
How to Cover Up Wood Paneling

How to Cover Up Wood Paneling

Learn about your options for disguising ugly wood paneling. Get tips on how to cover it with wallpaper or drywall. Also find out why you should try just painting it first before you explore more expensive and time-consuming options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:2230/04/2024
Should My Vapor Barrier Be Covered in Moisture?

Should My Vapor Barrier Be Covered in Moisture?

A quick glance at a vapor barrier shows you just how much moisture is present in your home. Get tips for further reducing the humidity in your crawlspace and your home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:5129/04/2024
Convert a Garage into a Spa or Pool Room

Convert a Garage into a Spa or Pool Room

Learn how to convert a garage into a spa or pool room. Find out how to install moisture resistant drywall that inhibits the growth of mold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:5726/04/2024
Metal Roof for a Tool Shed

Metal Roof for a Tool Shed

Find out why a metal roof is a durable choice for a tool shed. Get tips on using corrugated metal, which will last for the lifetime of your shed. Learn why a metal roof on a tool shed won't really improve your home's value over an asphalt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:2625/04/2024
Cleaning Bathroom Mold

Cleaning Bathroom Mold

Get tips on cleaning mold in your bathroom. Find out how proper ventilation in your bathroom can prevent potentially toxic mold from growing in your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:0924/04/2024
Fixing Whistling Pipes

Fixing Whistling Pipes

Get tips on fixing your whistling pipes. Find out why your pipes might be making so much noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:0823/04/2024
How to Cover Stain in Popcorn Ceiling

How to Cover Stain in Popcorn Ceiling

Bothered by a mark in your ceiling left by a leak that has been repaired? Find out some tips on how to cover stain in popcorn ceiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:3422/04/2024
How to Clean Patio

How to Clean Patio

Get tips to clean a patio of moss, mildews, mold and algae in a way that will not harm landscaping or pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:4419/04/2024
Pet Odor in Carpets

Pet Odor in Carpets

Tips on how to get rid of pet odors in your carpet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:1018/04/2024
How to Repair a Cracked Concrete Floor

How to Repair a Cracked Concrete Floor

Find out how to repair cracks in a concrete floor. Get tips on using flowable urethane to fix wide cracks and silicone or epoxy patching compound for narrower cracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:4817/04/2024
Choosing Construction Materials for a Shed

Choosing Construction Materials for a Shed

Find out how to go about choosing construction materials for an outdoor shed. Get tips on checking with your local zoning ordinace before you put up your structure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:3816/04/2024
Painting Around Trim and Crown Moulding

Painting Around Trim and Crown Moulding

Get tips on how to paint around trim and crown moulding. Find out how a putty knife can be your friend when it comes to painting around the trim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:5515/04/2024
How to Caulk a Faucet

How to Caulk a Faucet

Find out how to caulk a sink faucet. Get tips on using DAP kitchen and bath caulk with Microban in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:3212/04/2024
How to Touch Up Scratched Kitchen Cabinets

How to Touch Up Scratched Kitchen Cabinets

Have a ding, dent or scratch in your kitchen cabinets? Learn a trick of the trade for making the blemish disappear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:5911/04/2024
Cleaning Siding

Cleaning Siding

Get tips on cleaning the siding on your home. Learn how to get rid of algae and other plant matter that can grow on your home's siding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:2210/04/2024
How to Loosen Gritty Gunk on Sliding Glass Door

How to Loosen Gritty Gunk on Sliding Glass Door

Find out how to get rid of the gritty gunk that is making it difficult to open and close your sliding glass door. Get tips on using a stiff brush to loosen the gunk, and then vacuuming it up. Learn about white lithium grease, which is thicker and longer-lasting than WD40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:5609/04/2024
Removing a Bathmat Stuck to the Shower Floor

Removing a Bathmat Stuck to the Shower Floor

Learn about the most effective products on the market for softening adhesive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:0908/04/2024
How to Remove a Tree Trunk

How to Remove a Tree Trunk

Find out how to remove a tree trunk that has a lot nails in it. Get tips on having a professional come out and use a stump grinder to grind the trunk down to below grade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:5105/04/2024
Finishing an Uneven Concrete Floor

Finishing an Uneven Concrete Floor

Patched, uneven concrete can be tough to keep clean. Learn how to add to its look and smoothness when leveling isn't in the budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:5704/04/2024
How to Save Rainwater

How to Save Rainwater

Find out how to collect the rainwater that runs off your house. Get tips on installing a rainwater collection system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:3203/04/2024
How to Clean Dingy Linoleum

How to Clean Dingy Linoleum

Find out how to get dingy linoleum looking bright again. Get step by step instructions for removing wax buildup. First mix together a gallon of white vinegar and a cup of cream of tartar until the cream of tartar is completely dissolved. Then take a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:5302/04/2024
Repairing Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

Repairing Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

Learn how to repair cracks in a concrete driveway. Find out how and when to apply an epoxy compound to the driveway to best seal the cracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:0601/04/2024
Draining a Flooded Basement

Draining a Flooded Basement

Get tips on how to properly drain your sump pump. Improper drainage can lead to yard and basement flooding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:5529/03/2024
Patch a Hole in a Wall

Patch a Hole in a Wall

Learn how to patch a hole in a wall. Find out how to repair a hole in drywall with screening and spackle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:5528/03/2024
How to Restore Clawfoot Tub

How to Restore Clawfoot Tub

Find out how to restore an old enamel clawfoot tub. Get tips on removing the tub from the bathroom and sending it to a company that refinishes enamel tubs. Doing so will give you a longer-lasting finish than if you have someone come to your house to do the work. Also learn how to install a shower kit for a clawfoot tub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:3127/03/2024
Clean Cloudy Glass

Clean Cloudy Glass

Learn how to clean cloudy glass. Find out how using heated vinegar and other commercial products may clean up clouded glass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:5426/03/2024
Choosing Gutter Guards

Choosing Gutter Guards

Get tips on how to choose the right gutter guards for your home. Learn how gutter guards can keep leaves from clogging your gutters and lessen the need to clean your gutters out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:0425/03/2024
Solution for Serious Mold

Solution for Serious Mold

If mold shows up throughout your home after a severe storm, it's time to call in a professional. Learn why this not a DIY project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:4922/03/2024
Fix the Gap Under a Garage Door

Fix the Gap Under a Garage Door

Learn how to fix the gap under a garage door. Get step-by-step instructions on how to adapt a garage door for an uneven floor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:5221/03/2024
Kid-Friendly Finishings for Furniture

Kid-Friendly Finishings for Furniture

Get tips on how to refinish your furniture without worrying about your children ingesting lead paint chips. Sand down areas when you think your child's nail can chip off lead paint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:3220/03/2024
How to Keep the Sun Out of a Window

How to Keep the Sun Out of a Window

Learn about several options for keeping the sun out of a room. Window tinting is a good idea if you have fine antique furniture or Oriental rugs that you want to preserve. An alternate to that is making drapes with blackout fabric. Replacing your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:5019/03/2024
How to Install Tile in a Bathroom

How to Install Tile in a Bathroom

Find out the proper way to install tile in a bathroom. Get tips on using a standard tile backer and learn why you should stay away from composite drywall for this project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:3718/03/2024
Modernizing Security Lights Can Save Electricity

Modernizing Security Lights Can Save Electricity

Find out about how modernizing and upgrading your current outdoor security lighting can use less electricity while adding more light. Get tips for working with electrical wiring and outdoor security lights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:5215/03/2024
How to Replace Toilet Parts

How to Replace Toilet Parts

Find out how to repair a toilet. Get tips on replacing the flush valve and using food coloring to see if it's leaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:0514/03/2024
Why Rough Service Light Bulbs Last Longer Outdoors

Why Rough Service Light Bulbs Last Longer Outdoors

Have you ever wondered why outdoor light bulbs don't seem to last very long? Rough service bulbs offer a longer lasting solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:0213/03/2024
How to Repair Pitted Cement Steps

How to Repair Pitted Cement Steps

Pitted cement steps a result of harsh winters with ice and salt on them? An epoxy patching compound can help bring back an attractive look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:4812/03/2024
Landscaper Damaged Vinyl Siding: How to Repair

Landscaper Damaged Vinyl Siding: How to Repair

When your landscapers lawn mowers take a slice out of your vinyl siding, what's the best way to get the damaged vinyl siding repair done? Call your insurance company! Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
04:0811/03/2024
Choosing The Best Egress Window For Your Basement

Choosing The Best Egress Window For Your Basement

Installing an Egress Window in your basement has many great benefits. There are two types that work efficiently.The fist one is called a StackWell. It's very deep & wide with a ladder built right into it. The second is a ScapeWell. This is more of a planter style, & may take up more room, but it serves the same purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:3208/03/2024
Make a One-Way Door For Squirrels

Make a One-Way Door For Squirrels

Find out how to make a one-way door so squirrels can leave your house but won't be able to get back in. Get tips on using a rubber flap or woven wire mesh for the door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:1707/03/2024
Septic System Design for High Water Table

Septic System Design for High Water Table

Septic Systems must have a functioning leech drain field to work properly. Find out how to drain a septic tan when a high water table is present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
04:2206/03/2024
Drainage Check-In

Drainage Check-In

Have water leaking into your home? It could be affecting your foundation. Listen here for place to check to ensure proper drainage is occurring! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:1405/03/2024
Fix for Poor HVAC Design

Fix for Poor HVAC Design

Forced air HVAC systems will perform poorly and waste energy if the ducts are not installed correctly. Get tips for repair of a problem system by improving the return air flow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:0404/03/2024
Best Pro for Damaged Fireplace

Best Pro for Damaged Fireplace

Annoyed by a damaged fireplace caused by a piece of mortar, and looking to patch it up? Find out the best professional to call for a damaged fireplace.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:5801/03/2024
Remove Oil Stains from Concrete Driveway

Remove Oil Stains from Concrete Driveway

Find out how to get oil stains out of a concrete driveway. Get tips on using a product called TSP (tri-sodium phosphate.) You mix it up into a paste, let it sit, and then rinse it off with a hose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:3929/02/2024
Ceiling Cracks: How to Fix

Ceiling Cracks: How to Fix

Find out how to repair ceiling cracks with perforated drywall tape. Get tips on how to apply and sand layers of joint compound so that they are not noticeable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:0528/02/2024
Tips for Keeping Your Home in Tip Top Shape

Tips for Keeping Your Home in Tip Top Shape

A few easy maintenace projects can help keep your home running smoothly. Get tips on how to maintain your heating system and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03:5127/02/2024
Cracks in Plaster: Structural Problem?

Cracks in Plaster: Structural Problem?

Cracks in plaster are common in old homes. Learn if cracks in plaster are a structural problem and how do you fix cracks in plaster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02:5626/02/2024