Want your new place to look good, but your budget looks pretty bad? Tom and Leslie have tips for makeovers that require little to absolutely NO cash. Plus:

Have you ever thought about adding solar panels to your home? Hearing lots of promises on how much money you’ll save? Tom shares the “creative math” some solar companies use to make the deal looks a lot better than it really is.

If you’re just starting out in your first home or apartment, Tom & Leslie share ways to stretch your budget, along with your creative “muscles”, to create a place you’ll be proud to call home.

Ever feel like you start projects but just can’t finish them? A recent survey shows more homeowners are taking on DIY projects, but more than half of DIY’rs have unfinished tasks – with almost 20% reporting they have 5 or more projects they need to complete! Get tips for planning a project you can actually get done, along with ideas for creating a realistic budget, and the smartest way to purchase home improvement supplies.

Learn how to turn one big room into two smaller rooms by building a partition wall, a fairly basic DIY project that you can do with just a few steps.


Plus answers to questions about adding in-floor heating and how to clean dryer ducts, fixing sticking doors, preventing plumbing problems, lowering heating cost and more!
Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here.
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