This Old House On The Money Pit

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 carbon monoxide (CO) alarm with a superior home speaker and built-in Amazon Alexa. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer’s coming to an end, but your fresh supply of veggies doesn’t have to!  Tom & Leslie have tips to turn your summer vegetable garden into a fall vegetable garden.  Plus, answers to your questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adding on a new kitchen, bathroom or other room is a great way to expand. But getting it done right takes careful planning. Tom & Leslie tell you how, plus answer your home improvement questions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether it’s college grads moving back or parents moving in, multigenerational households make up 20% of housing in the nation.  Tom & Leslie have tips to make your home work for all, plus answers to your how-to questions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More and more homebuyers are looking at green features when choosing new homes, we have tips on what to look for before your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 As summers rounds to a close, gas grill go on sale.  Tom & Leslie tell you which features are worth paying for and which are just fluff.  Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking to turn your garage or yard in to a profitable store front for the weekend? Whether you need to clear clutter or maybe make a few bucks, Tom & Leslie have tips to help your garage sale go smoothly, plus, your home improvement questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With summer vacation season in full swing, are you leaving your home susceptible to break-ins each time you leave?  Tom & Leslie tips on surprisingly simple ways to keep burglars away – plus your home improvement questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether you have a pool in your backyard, or kids visiting a home that does, it takes more than constant supervision to keep them safe!  Tom & Leslie share important tips on setting up “layers of protection” around pools, plus take your questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to saving water, most are willing to “go green” with low-flow faucets and fixtures – EXCEPT when they don’t work! Tom & Leslie share tips on those that do, plus answer your home improvement questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planning to put your home on the market soon?  We’ll share the key improvements that need to get done before the for sale sign goes up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll have tips on how to find and fix the leaks before they cause more damage  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There aren’t many downsides to summer – but the occasional severe storm may be one!  Tom and Leslie have step by step tips you need to make sure passing storms haven’t left you with home repair havoc in their wake.  Plus tips on lowering cooling costs and fun DIY projects made of concrete  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing better than sitting out on the porch…until the mosquitoes arrive!  Tom & Leslie have tips on the best screens to keep pesky pests away. Plus get solutions for plumbing problems and find out how to keep ivy away from your house. All that plus, answers to your home improvement questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tired of being bugged by backyard mosquitoes?  Tom & Leslie have 5 ways to keep YOU off the mosquito menu. Plus, get tips on projects that boost home value and learn the easy way to build an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and more – along with answers to your home improvement questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Painting is the most basic of DIY projects, but it’s also one that can go wrong quickly if you make some very simple mistakes. Tom and Leslie share 3 things you must do to make sure every paint project comes our perfect. Plus get tips on keeping backyard space safe for pets, learn how to prepare your home for a storm and get answers your home improvement questions!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Summer in full swing, your electricity bill can provide a bigger shock than the juice itself!  Tom & Leslie have tips on utility programs that can save money, plus answers to your home improvement questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s a lot more to now before renting a house or apartment than whether you like the neighborhood!  As the saying goes, the devil is in the details and Tom & Leslie help sort the important ones out, plus answer your home improvement questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices