Does your home ever feel like “a Money Pit?” It doesn’t have to be that way! As host of The Money Pit Podcast, a money pit is not a disaster – it’s a home you love! Whether you’re dealing with a repair or dreaming about a reno, consider me your coach, helper or home improvement therapist for all things remodeling, decor or fix up! From bathrooms to basements, demolition to décor and gardening to garages, I'll share non-biased expertise to help you tackle your to-do’s with confidence. Taking care of a home can be a combination of love, pride and heart-stopping fear - but I promise to help you plan, save you money and spare you from snafus. Join me for new episodes every Monday and Thursday, just in time to plan your next home improvement adventure!
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Does your home ever feel like “a Money Pit?” It doesn’t have to be that way! As host of The Money Pit Podcast, a money pit is not a disaster – it’s a home you love! Whether you’re dealing with a repair or dreaming about a reno, consider me your coach, helper or home improvement therapist for all things remodeling, decor or fix up! From bathrooms to basements, demolition to décor and gardening to garages, I'll share non-biased expertise to help you tackle your to-do’s with confidence. Taking care of a home can be a combination of love, pride and heart-stopping fear - but I promise to help you plan, save you money and spare you from snafus. Join me for new episodes every Monday and Thursday, just in time to plan your next home improvement adventure!
#2562 – Fire Safety & Prevention | Heating System Checkup | Safe Halloween Decor | Interior Lighting
The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast
39 minutes
1 month ago
#2562 – Fire Safety & Prevention | Heating System Checkup | Safe Halloween Decor | Interior Lighting
SHOW NOTES:
It's spooky season and cozy season, which means the weather is outstanding for tackling home improvement projects, both inside and out. Coming up, we're sharing a quick heating system checkup, life-saving fire safety tips, and creative ideas for decorating your yard safely for Halloween! Let's get to it!
- Heating System Seasonal Checkup: Don't wait until the first frost to discover your heating system isn't working! We will walk you through the steps for furnaces, boilers, or heat pumps to keep your home warm, safe, and energy efficient all winter long.
- Fire Safety and Prevention: Since October is Fire Safety Month, we share practical, life-saving tips that every household should know, including the importance of developing and practicing a home escape plan.
- Safe Halloween Decorating: We provide creative tips for decorating your outdoor space for Halloween safely, whether you're adding a few eerie touches or going for a full haunted house vibe.
- Interior Lighting Tips: Since the days are getting darker earlier, consider swapping out cool-toned bulbs for warm white LEDs to make cozy corners more inviting. You can also add personality and light using beautiful plug-in sconces, which require no complex electrical work.
Q & A:
- Vincent from Delaware was concerned about recent cracking in his cousin's 1930s brick home. We recommend hiring an ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) certified professional home inspector for
diagnostic advice, or, if the problem is severe, a structural engineer who
can specify the required repair.
- Mike from Chicago found that his walls likely had no insulation and asked for safe options to insulate the brick while avoiding moisture issues. We advise that his primary option is the disruptive project of removing the interior drywall to install rigid foam insulation sheets. He can also focus on cutting down drafts by caulking around windows and trim, plus maximizing attic insulation.
- Sue noticed moss growing on her roof and wanted to know more about using copper flashing to prevent buildup. We confirm that copper flashing is effective because the metal naturally fights moss and mildew as rain washes over it.
- Tim planned to install luxury vinyl flooring and asked if an additional sound barrier was necessary. We feel that no additional sound deadener is needed because the flooring is going directly over concrete.
- Sherry from Iowa asked if it was worthwhile to have her air ducts or furnace ducts cleaned in her 50-year-old home. We believe that duct cleaning is typically not needed unless there's an existing problem, and the best preventative measure is to invest in a high-quality air filter and replace it regularly.
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The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast
Does your home ever feel like “a Money Pit?” It doesn’t have to be that way! As host of The Money Pit Podcast, a money pit is not a disaster – it’s a home you love! Whether you’re dealing with a repair or dreaming about a reno, consider me your coach, helper or home improvement therapist for all things remodeling, decor or fix up! From bathrooms to basements, demolition to décor and gardening to garages, I'll share non-biased expertise to help you tackle your to-do’s with confidence. Taking care of a home can be a combination of love, pride and heart-stopping fear - but I promise to help you plan, save you money and spare you from snafus. Join me for new episodes every Monday and Thursday, just in time to plan your next home improvement adventure!
