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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.
How to Heat a Finished Attic
Find out what considerations you must make when deciding whether your heating system is big enough to heat your second floor. Get tips on checking the BTU capacity of the furnace and making sure you have ductwork that already goes up to the attic.
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05:3415/12/2023
Door for Small Bathroom Space
Find out how to design a sliding door for a small bathroom space. Get tips on installing an exterior track system and hanging a regular wood door or plastic composite door on it.
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03:2514/12/2023
Insulate a Basement Floor
Learn how to insulate a basement floor. Get tips on laying a vapor barrier over a dirt floor when insulating a basement floor.
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02:0313/12/2023
Replace a Bathtub While Preserving Tile
Learn how to replace a bathtub while preserving tile. Find out how to keep the tile you've got when replacing a bath tub by installing a complimentary color tile on the bottom row.
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03:1312/12/2023
DIY Blown-in Insulation Installation
Get tips for installing blown-in insulation yourself. Find out how much pressure to use and how much insulation to put in.
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02:5811/12/2023
Central AC: Should You Winterize Unit?
If you have a central AC condenser outside, you can winterize that unit - so to speak - but taking a few steps to get it ready for cold weather. Learn what you need to do.
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02:1108/12/2023
How to Fix a Leaking Shower
Find out how to fix a shower leak. Get tips on running a hose directly down the shower drain to eliminate that as the source of the problem. Then test the shower pan for leaks by taking a heavy washcloth or stopper, covering the shower drain and
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04:2307/12/2023
Stop Windows from Sweating in Winter
Learn how to stop windows from sweating in winter. Get tips on how to reduce moisture in the home, including properly venting the bathroom and installing a whole home dehumidifier.
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04:2506/12/2023
Install Flashing Around a Chimney
Learn how to install flashing around a chimney. Find out how to layer flashing so that it properly seals the chimney from rain and other leaks.
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02:3905/12/2023
How to Realign Cabinet Drawers and Doors
Find out how to realign cabinet drawers and doors by tightening the screws on the drawer fronts and door hinges. Also get tips on removing cabinet doors before you paint them, and numbering them so you can put them back in the right order.
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04:0204/12/2023
How to Locate a Roof Leak
Find out how to locate a roof leak. Get tips on checking places where a pipe goes through the roof and using a garden hose to try to recreate the leak.
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01:5101/12/2023
White Residue on Glass Shower Door
Find out how to get rid of a white residue on the glass door of your shower. Learn why the residue is probably mineral salt deposits from hard water, and get tips on cleaning it with a white vinegar solution.
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01:4130/11/2023
How to Stain a Railing and Stairway
Find out how to stain a pressure-treated wood railing and stairway. Get tips on using an exterior stain and learn about the different levels of transparency available.
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02:3729/11/2023
How to Stop Hardwood Floors from Squeaking
Find out how to stop your hardwood floors from squeaking. Get tips on using a stud sensor to find the floor joists. Learn how oak plugs will make the repairs invisible.
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05:2128/11/2023
How to Solve a Leaking Toilet
Find out how to solve a leaking toilet. Get tips on replacing the wax seal. The other most common locations for a leak are the fill valve on the back of the toilet and the water-supply pipe.
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02:4227/11/2023
Easy Fix for Vinyl Tiles Won't Stick?
Learn what options exist for vinyl tiles that keep coming up off the floor, including one that gives you an whole new floor without the hassle of removing the old one.
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03:0326/05/2023
Long Crack in Concrete Porch
Get a step-by-step solution for a long crack in a concrete porch, and learn how to paint it when it's done.
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04:0125/05/2023
Exterior Mildew Removal
Get tips on removing exterior mildew on your home's roof or porch. Learn which products can eliminate mildew and buildup on your exterior surfaces.
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03:0324/05/2023
Creaking Pipes: How to Find Source
Learn how to locate the source of creaking pipes. Find out how many noises from pipes are harmless and caused by ordinary expansion and contraction.
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03:3323/05/2023
How to Paint a Popcorn Ceiling
Find out how to paint a popcorn ceiling. Get tips on using a special foam roller cover meant especially for this type of ceiling. Also learn how to remove a popcorn ceiling and use a flat paint to minimize any remaining bumps.
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02:2122/05/2023
Replace Shingles That Blow Off in Storms
Learn how to replace shingles that blow off in storms. Find out why different kinds of shingles require different kinds of adhesive.
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04:0423/12/2022
Basement Heat Options
Learn about basement heat options. Find out about pellet stoves and extending an existing heating system into a basement.
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02:1214/12/2022
Paint a Garage Floor
Find out how applying an epoxy paint to a garage floor can help eliminate mineral salt deposits. A good quality epoxy paint should come with a cleaner and will help keep mineral salt deposits off the garage floor.
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02:4819/11/2022
Switches that Don't Control Anything
Find out how to get to the bottom of switches that don't seem to control anything. Get tips on using a tick tracer to search for a junction box in the ceiling and checking every single outlet, top and bottom, to see if the switch works.
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04:4217/11/2022
How to Keep Your Pipes from Freezing
Find out what steps to take to keep your pipes from freezing. Get tips on always turning off your hose spigots and learn why you should not only turn the valve off inside the house but also open the valve outside the house as well.
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03:3816/11/2022
When to Replace Loose Tile
Learn when to replace loose tile. Find out when you can ignore a loose tile and when you should take out the existing tile, retile and regrout.
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02:4015/11/2022
Troubleshoot a Leak Near Your Chimney
Learn how to fix a leak where the chimney meets the house. Find out how improvements to flashing can help repair a leak near you chimney.
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03:4714/11/2022
Spots on Glasses from Dishwasher: Diagnosing the Cause
Learn the various causes of spots on clean glasses and other dishes from the dishwasher. Find out how hard water and malfunctioning dishwasher parts, like the drying fan and water fill valve, may be causing spots on your glasses and other clean dishes
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02:2211/11/2022
Improve Circulation of Warm Air from Heating System
Learn how to improve circulation of heated air from your heating system. Get rid of cold spots in a home by reversing a ceiling fan.
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02:4610/11/2022
How to Clean and Remove Stains from Granite Countertop
Learn how to clean and seal granite countertops. Find out how to remove stains from your granite countertop.
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03:0210/11/2022
Tips for Buying a Home with Asbestos
Get tips for buying a home with asbestos. Learn how to hire a home inspector to look for asbestos and to hire an asbestos abatement contractor when buying an older home.
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03:3008/11/2022
Seal Gaps Between Floor and Wall
Learn how to seal gaps between the floor and wall. Find out how spray foam insulation will stop drafts from gaps along baseboards.
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01:5407/11/2022
Clean a Slow Drain
Learn how to clean a slow drain. Find out how to mix your own natural drain cleaning formula, and learn about a product from Roto Rooter that uses a natural enzyme to clean your slow drain.
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02:1604/11/2022
Heating Up a Converted Garage
Learn about heating up a converted garage. Find out options like heat ducts and a heat pump for heating an addition converted garage spare room.
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03:3103/11/2022
Strip Old Varnish from Interior Wood Molding
Learn how to strip old varnish from interior wood molding. Find out which product strips wood and how to prime and paint afterward, and why you might consider replacing instead of refinishing baseboards.
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03:1302/11/2022
Clever Tricks for Replacing Stained Carpet
Learn about clever tricks for replacing stained carpet. Find out how a carpet installer can patch a stained carpet with carpet from the closet.
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02:0201/11/2022
Get Rid of Rotten Egg Smell from Water Faucet
Learn how to get rid of rotten egg smell from your water faucet. Find out how installing a charcoal water filtration system will eliminate rotten egg smell from your water.
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02:1331/10/2022
Installing Flooring Over Residual Glue
Learn how to install flooring over residual glue. Find out how to even out ridges of flooring glue with underlayment and laminate flooring.
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02:1828/10/2022
Bathroom Remodeling: Tub Inserts vs. Tiles
Read about bathroom remodeling and weigh tub inserts vs. tiles. Find out the pros and cons of bathroom refitting and tiling.
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02:5227/10/2022
How to Install a Toilet and Pedestal Sink
Find out how to install a toilet and pedestal sink. Get tips on not over-tightening porcelain when you secure it to the wall or floor, because it will crack.
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02:2826/10/2022
Hardwood Floor in a Bathroom: Bad Choice
Learn why hardwood floor in a bathroom is a bad choice. Get alternative flooring options for a bathroom that look like hardwood.
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02:1226/10/2022
Fix a Sagging Floor
Learn how to fix a sagging floor in an older home. Get tips to avoid problems with pipes, wall cracks and wires that can develope when you fix a sagging floor.
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02:1024/10/2022
Cover Painted Brick Fireplace with Faux Stone
Learn how you can cover a painted brick fireplace with faux stone. Find out why removing paint from brick is not recommended, and discover where to buy faux stone products that look authentic.
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03:0621/10/2022
Cleaning Vinyl Floors
Get tips on cleaning vinyl floors. When regular cleaning products won't work, use a floor stripper to get rid of dirt and grime on your vinyl floor.
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02:0720/10/2022
Expandable Foam Insulation
Learn the benefits of using expandable foam insulation in your home.
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02:5319/10/2022
Shopping for an Efficient Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Learn how to shop for an efficient direct vent gas fireplace. Find out about gas fireplaces by Rinnai.
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03:5618/10/2022
Furnace Maintenance Air Quality
Find out the steps to maintaining your furnace. Furnace maintenance can help keep the air quality in your home more pure.
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02:1017/10/2022
Tile Adhesive Issues
Find out how tiles on your floor can pop up and separate from the adhesive. Adhesive issues can most likely be caused from temperature and pressure changes.
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03:3814/10/2022
Draining Around Your Driveway
Get tips on building a trench to drain excess water near your driveway. A curtain drain can move excess water away from your home effectively.
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02:5213/10/2022
Granite Countertop Maintenance
Get tips on cleaning your granite and stone countertops. Learn about products that can enhance your granite or stone countertop's color.
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03:2012/10/2022