The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast
The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast
Leslie Segrete
#2530 – Building Your Dream Deck | Best Alternative to Roof Replacement | Power Up for Summer Storms
41 minutes Posted Jun 26, 2025 at 4:00 am.
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SHOW NOTES:

Coming up this hour, we’ll have some terrific, timely discussions to help you with more indoor and outdoor projects as the season heats up! Join us as we delve into:

- How to avoid costly mistakes when building the deck of your dreams.

- An affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to costly asphalt roof replacement that can extend the life of your shingles with Roof Maxx.

- Tips to help you keep the power on during summer storms and outages, including backup power sources and surge protection.

- Quick and affordable ways to refresh your home's decor for the summer season, using breezy fabrics and fresh colors.

 

Q & A:

And we're taking your calls, hearing from listeners just like you about their home dilemmas! On the line, we've heard from:

- Linda from Washington is asking about painting over dark Formica kitchen countertops.

- Michael from Rhode Island is dealing with uneven heating and cooling in his split-level home.

- Mary in Wisconsin wonders about the best flooring options for her basement concrete after removing old carpet.

- Paul from Illinois faces roofing issues with old box gutters that are backing up and are difficult to clean due to the roof's height.

- Katherine from Delaware inquires about building a homemade stone fire pit versus buying a metal one.

- Victoria from Arkansas is having issues with small areas of shower grout falling out.

- Greg from Louisiana needs advice on fixing a broken shut-off valve handle for his toilet.

- Lisa sends an email seeking non-pesticide solutions for moles showing up in her vegetable garden.

- Ken emails us to ask about the difference between replacement windows and other kinds of new windows.

 

ASK A QUESTION:

Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We’d love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask.

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