The Money Pit Top Products Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tom Kraeutler
The Money Pit Top Products Podcast focuses on the latest new product innovations for home improvement, home maintenance, home repair and home décor. In each episode, nationally syndicated radio host Tom Kraeutler interviews experts to bring you the up to date information on products to make your home beautiful, energy efficient and eco-friendly.
Arrow Fastener, the manufacturer of the world’s best-selling staple gun, the T50®, has introduced a new family of multi-tools that can use several types of fasteners and solve many DIY challenges with just one tool. Bill Sokol, VP of Marketing for Arrow Fastener joins Money Pit hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete to describe the new line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adding insulation is the single-most cost effective way to improve a home's comfort and energy efficiency. Hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete interview Nick Bramwell, insulation Merchant at Home Depot about new insulation products from Owens Corning that make this project easier and more effective than ever before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wouldn't it be great if dust and allergens would just stick to your home's air filter like glue? Well that's almost exactly what happens wit the new high-tech filters from Castle. These revolutionary new filters trap as much as 10 times the allergens of a standard filter and last for a full year. Scott Oakes from Castle explains the technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adding insulation to your home has long been one of the most cost effective and smartest energy saving improvement. But fiberglass is often to be thought of as itchy and hard to work with. Now, there’s a new generation of fiberglass insulation that is easy to handle and as soft as cotton, making this project far simpler to get done by both pros and DIYr’s. Trey McNamee is the Marketing Leader for Residential Insulation at Owens Corning and joins us to talk about the new Owens Corning® PINK Next Gen™ Fiberglas™ insulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Selecting the right primer for kitchen cabinet refinishing is key to a successful project. Hosts Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete interview Dr. Greg Williams, a dynamic speaker, Organic Chemist and the Director of Product Marketing at Behr Paint Company. In his role he leads the product team in launching new products and scaling the existing product portfolio across primer, paint, specialty, and adjacent categories. for KILZ. Greg explains how the new KILZ 3® PREMIUM Primer was designed to assure the top-coat of paint adheres to the cabinet, provides durability and helps assure the final finish flows evenly with minimal brush strokes or roller marks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you love the look of your wood windows, door and trim, but think you might not be able to do much about the rot that sets in after the long winter, we’ve got some good news. The rotted areas of wood trim or window sills - or even bigger areas of decay that have completely and totally disintegrated, can be fixed effectively and permanently using Liquid Wood and WoodEpox. They’re both made by Abatron, a company whose products we’ve been recommending on this show for over 20 years, because they work really well. Richard Ahlstrom joins hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete to explain the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
if you enjoy gardening, but you find yourself in a never-ending battle with bugs invading your plants, Sabine Schoneberg says it's possible to keep this away without turning to chemical pesticides. Hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete interview the CEO of Safe, Healthy Green Living on effective, safe organic pest control solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you love the look of your wood windows, door and trim, but think you might not be able to do much about the rot that sets in after the long winter, we’ve got some good news. The rotted areas of wood trim or window sills - or even bigger areas of decay that have completely and totally disintegrated, can be fixed effectively and permanently using Liquid Wood and WoodEpox. They’re both made by Abatron, a company whose products we’ve been recommending on this show for over 20 years, because they work really well. Richard Ahlstrom joins hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete to explain the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LL Flooring is a national name in flooring with over 400 locations and a team of flooring experts and digital tools, all designed to help both pros and consumers make the best choices in hard surface flooring. Whether you're a homeowner, DIY or professional contractor, LL Flooring tools, tips and resources will help make sure your project comes out exactly as you imagined. And now a new set of services designed especially for pros, makes this even easier. Leading that effort is Charles Tyson, the CEO for LL Flooring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daich Coatings recently launched Terrazzo, an easy roll-on granite flooring system for inside and outside the home. The durable and transformative product is available in six colors. For DIYr's, it's a fast and easy solution for porches, steps, pool decks, garage floors, basements and bathrooms. To learn more about the popularity of these coatings, Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete, hosts of The Money Pit Home Improvement Show, interview Peter Daich, President of Daich Coatings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The myQ Pet Portal is no ordinary doggie door. It is manufactured inside an exterior door, virtually invisible and provides an ingenious mechanism to safely let your pet inside or out to potty and play when you're not home! Hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete interview Director of Product Development David Schuda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Some of the hardest working and most beautiful surfaces in any home are the floors. And for decades there's been no better source for durable and stylish flooring than Lumber Liquidators. Now, Lumber Liquidators is going forward as LL Flooring — and what’s more, the company has added a suite of digital tools and services designed to make the shopping experience better than ever before. LL Flooring President and CEO Charles Tyson joins hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete to discuss their on-trend flooring options and LL Style, a new content platform. Plus, we learn more about the new in-store experience, online tools to help customers, and how LL can help you get the job done with installation services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The kitchen may be the only room in the house where it can sometimes feel like you can spend as much time cleaning as cooking. Yet keeping a clean kitchen is as much about the kitchen design as it is the efforts of the chef. Here's how to achieve a kitchen that serves up easy to clean surfaces, appliances and fixtures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we’ll do many things in the days and weeks ahead, and that is certainly true when it comes to how we’ll maintain and improve our homes. And that includes how we find and choose contractors to take on the projects we don’t want to do ourselves. But, if you ask your pro the right questions, you’ll be able to identify those that will not only be able to complete your project on time and on budget but do so in a way that protects you and your family from unnecessary risks. Tom & Leslie are joined by Dan DiClerico from HomeAdvisor.com, the nation's leading online marketplace for finding and hiring contractors and service professionals, to review how hiring a pro will change in ppost COVID-19, including the top 5 questions you'll need to ask any pro you are considering for a project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
While many have been hunkered down inside for weeks, the wear and tear on the house may be more evident than ever and the need for a fresh start is top of mind and also a great distraction. Katie Allen from Lumber Liquidators joins hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete to talk about some creative ways to reenergize your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steps you can take to reduce allergic reactions and help keep the air in your home free of contaminants, irritants, and other allergens. Here’s where to begin to avoid allergens and breathe easier in your own home. Tom Kraeutler interviews indoor air quality expert Jeff May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As temperatures rise and air conditioners begin to blast, the EPA has mandated an end to the production of Freon, a primary refrigerant chemical used in residential air conditioning. But what impact will the impact of the EPA’s 2020 Freon phase out be for homeovers? Find out in this interview with industry expert Andy Armstrong of Fujitsu General America, and learn about earth-friendly alternatives ready to step in to keep you cool and comfortable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Digitalization of home services is making life much easier for consumers, the same way it already has for many other industries. But today’s digital model isn’t just more efficient, it’s empowering and consumers are embracing it in droves. In this interview, HomeAdvisor technology expert Dan DiClerico explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Whether you consider yourself a do-it-yourselfer or one that loves to “GO PRO” when taking on home improvements, the fact of the matter is that thanks to the rapid advancements in home automation, our homes are doing a lot more for us these days. HomeAdvisor's Smart Home expert Dan DiClerico explains how this technology is doing more for our homes than ever before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Everyone loves a beautiful green lawn, but not so much the time, expense and hassle or keeping it weed green, watering and cutting it. Jackson Madnick, founder of Pearls Premium Ultra-Low Maintenance Lawn Seed, explains how the product was developed to grow beautiful lawns without impacting the environment, needs very little water and rarely needs to be cut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Keeping them safe online is a growing concern for many parents. Parent controlled routers are an easy-to-install solution for stress-free digital parenting at home. Check out the different ways a parent controlled router works to guide and protect children’s internet usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dandelion Energy geothermal offers a more affordable, cleaner and more reliable solution for heating and cooling homes. Interview with CEO Kathy Hannun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did you know that energy efficient homes may very well also be trapping unhealthy air inside? Erica Lacroix, president of EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems, describes how to strike a balance between energy-efficiency and improved air quality in this interview with hosts Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete on The Money Pit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DIY solar is a new trend has emerged that enables handy consumers to purchase and install solar energy systems themselves, reducing costs by 40% to 80%. Zach Stevens from Wholesale Solar explains the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Many weekend warriors don’t know that a particular class of paint strippers containing two toxic chemicals pose major dangers even while using your typical safety equipment that have lead to over 60 deaths. Learn about the problem and alternatives for safer products from Mike Shade, Campaign Director for Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When installing a smart lock, door alignment is key to years of trouble-free use but often overlooked by DIY'rs. Money Pit Hosts Leslie and Segrete and Tom Kraeutler produced a video delivering step-by-step tips to diagnose & fix the most common smart lock installation issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stairways are a focal point for any home and capture the attention of all who enter. If you are planning to build or remodel, these ideas for the latest stairway trends can help you find the perfect match for your decor. Host Tom Kraeutler interviews stair system expert Jimmy Coltharp with LJ Smith Stair Systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from the 2018 National Hardware Show, Tom and Leslie interview Scott Halbert, President of Peel-Tek, a one-step solution for protecting both POROUS and NON-POROUS surfaces from damage during home improvement, construction, remodeling or craft projects. It's is different than other masking products such as painter's tape because it is much less messy, fussy, and can be can be used on virtually any surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from the 2018 National Hardware Show, hosts Tom and Leslie interview Matthew Wagner of SYNLawn artificial turf so realistic if feels like real grass underfoot but needs virtually no maintenance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from the 2018 National Hardware Show, hosts Tom & Leslie interview SharkTanks’s Kevin Harrington who is introducing the brand new Cool Box Cooler, originally debuted on the program. The CoolBox is a high-tech ready-for-anything entertainment center with all the features you’ll need to have a great time from the BBQ, to the tailgate or beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from the 2018 National Hardware Show, Tom and Leslie interview David Brands. CEO of COAST. From innovations in LED lighting to double-lock knives that are much safer to use, COAST has been developing new, innovative products since its founder created the first filet knife to help salmon fisherman in 1919. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from the 2018 National Hardware Show, hosts Tom & Leslie interview Centurion’s Bill Freimuth, VP of Sales & Marketing, about the latest innovations in affordable and high-quality garden tools from the decade old brand helping DIY’rs and pros alike accomplish outdoor living tasks with comfort and ease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from the 2018 National Hardware Show, hosts Tom & Leslie interview Ryan DeArment, CHANNELLOCK's Vice President of Sales and Marketing and to learn about the latest products in a brand that’s been delivering innovation in hand tools for generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from the 2018 National Hardware Show, hosts Tom & Leslie interview John Briggs, the founder of Coatings with a Purpose, cleaners designed to penetrate deep into contaminants, quickly releasing the chemical bonds that hold the stains to a wide variety of materials, including oil, grass, grease and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you are an average homeowner, you might be happy to know that the average tax refund you could expect to receive is about $3,000. So, we got to thinking, what kinds of improvements could you do with a $3,000 tax refund and it turns out there are actually quite a few and many of those improvements will add real value to your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With an impressive display at the 2018 International Builders Show in Orlando, FL, Roxul Insulation was rebranded as ROCKWOOL and showed its ability to defy fire, water and sound. Host Tom Kraeutler gets the details from Dave Smith, Marketing Manager for ROCKWOOL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When you're remodeling a home for the generations, installing tile that can last is key. Host Tom Kraeutler interviews Tim Roy from Schluter Systems on how their products helped achieve a durable, timeless tile installation for the This Old House project in Newton, MA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you'd like your lawn to come back bright and green next Spring, Fall is the season to get it ready to do just that. Get expert tips as hosts Tom & Leslie interview Bonide expert Art Cockett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you love the thought of never, ever running out of hot water – no matter how many teenagers are in your household – then tankless water heaters are the answer. They save energy, have many safety features and never – ever run out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Want to spruce up your patio for a season full of outdoor entertaining, Designer Hila Roberts from The Home Depot has Pinterest perfect patio decor ideas and tips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Billy Bastek, Vice President of Merchandising for The Home Depot, joins host Tom Kraeutler for an update on the latest tools and trends just in time for Father's Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim Carter has personally produced over 600 YouTube videos and has over 69,000 followers who love his quick witted, no nonsense expert help. Tim shares tips and his favorite product for making stains disappear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mold, moss, mold, mildew and algae can make a real mess of the outside surfaces of any house. Spray & Forget is am easy to apply solution that smothers those biological growths and stops them from coming back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mr Beams makes motion-sensing LED lights to provide convenient, hands-free lighting virtually anywhere. They are battery operated and install anywhere in less than 5 minutes; no need to hire a costly electrician. Equipped with motion and light Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ConnectSense combines the cloud with battery-powered sensors and WiFi, to created the ability for people to better monitor their homes and businesses. Adam Justice explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Carrier technology is helping both builders and consumer operate their homes at peek efficiency. Casey Yates, Manager of Strategic Accounts, explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ELKAY showcased their newest product offerings in stainless steel, quartz and fireclay sinks at the 2017 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. Tom Kraeutler gets the details from CEO Tim Jahnke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Not your Father's wallpaper, the aptly named LG OLED Wallpaper TV delivers an absolutely brilliant pictures and is just an incredible 1/10th of an inch thick. LG spokesperson John Taylor updates host Tom Kraeutler on the latest innovations, including details on new connectivity for all LG appliances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tom Park, President of Kenmore, Craftsman and Diehard, joins host Tom Kraeutler for a look at Sears newest launches in the connected home space, which empower consumers with useful, actionable knowledge to help them get more value out of their products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ready to deck the halls for the Christmas holiday? Tom & Leslie share tips on beautiful, affordable holiday decor to add the sparkle to your season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you're looking to cut energy costs and improve comfort, adding insulation is the single most cost-effective way to achieve both. Roxul insulation's unique qualities deliver energy efficiency, along with fire and water resistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New technologies in the manufacture of faux wood siding and stone products have made these classic materials available at a fraction of the cost and install time of the real thing. Find out how Boral's new "PolyAsh" formula combines fly ash with polymers to create a durable alternative to wood and stone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the right stain and finish, polymer siding, shakes and stone products can look like the real thing with a fraction of the installation and maintenance costs. Find out how Novik has perfected the technology needed to make these products visually identical to their high-maintenance alternatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Remodeling bathroom is a complicated and time-sensitive project that needs to be done quickly, efficiently and correctly. Kohler experts offer tips on how to get the job done right, as well as ideas for easy makeovers that wont break the bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As lots get smaller, more and more homeowners are looking up to find outdoor living space. AZEK Chief Marketing Officier Julia Fitzgerald describes the trend and why AZEK is especially well suited for these uniques spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you've ever struggled to find a good contractor to help with a home remodeling project, you'll appreciate Angie's List. For decades the service has helped identify the best home improvement pros. Now the service is free and helping over 3 million homeowners find pros for projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thinking about buying windows for your home but confused about competing claims of energy efficiency? Tom Kraeutler interviews expert Brad Jackson on how to compare windows using the independent NFRC ratings to choose the best windows for your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
O'Keeffe's Working Hands is a unique formulation of moisturizing ingredients guaranteed to improve dry, cracked skin. It helps restore moisture and create healthy looking hydrated skin. O'Keeffe's Working Hands is a unique formulation of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gorilla Super Glue Brush & Nozzle offers 2 easy ways to dispense for control and accuracy. Brush & Nozzle features a precision tip nozzle and fine bristle brush that allow the user to control their glue application, making it perfect for any Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With 4x the staying power, 3x the holding power and 2x the bite, T-Rex Tape holds up where other duct tapes don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
iRobot's Roomba 980 cleans and entire level of a home and automtically icreases power where it's needed the most. James Baussmann from iRobot explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hunter Fan's new smart fans allows you to control your fans with your phone from the comfort of your couch, while you’re at work, or from anywhere in the world. Get the details direct from Hunter Fan CEO John Alexander in this interview with host Tom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Find out how Whirlpool has reinvented smart appliances in this interview with Shannon Blakely, Brand Manager for Whirlpool Connected Appliances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The new Nest Protect has been redesigned from the inside out. Find out how the latest version of this fascinating product can even turn your heat off in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide emergency in this interview with Zoz Cuccias of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UniKey is a pioneer in the development and execution of smart lock technologies. Dirk Wycoff explains how Unikey's smartphone-controlled door locks deliver unparalleled security and convenience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With a free app installed on your smart phone or tablet, Lightify lets you control networked LED products such as bulbs, luminaires, flexible LED strips, and even outdoor landscaping lighting. Aaron Ganick from Osram Sylvania explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kwikset® Premis is its first Apple HomeKit™-compatible smart door lock, offering the convenience of unlocking and locking the door using Siri voice controls. Michael Magnani from Kwikset explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Black & Decker introduces Smart Tech technology, a Bluetooth battery platform for power tools and outdoor products, and that allows users to be alerted to battery charge, battery health, tool location and more. Sarah Windham from Black & Decker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bartesian is the utimate cocktail machine, making a drink is as easy as making a cup of coffee with a Keuriug. Host Tom Kraeutler interviews founder Ryan Close at CES 2016, where the product earned top honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Honeywell's Lyric line of products work together to improve the intelligence of your home, making it safer, more secure and comfortable. Tony Uttley from Honeywell explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Whrlpool highlights sustainability at Greenbuild 2015 including HybridCare heat pump technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Learn about a new radiant heat product called Perfectly Warm that installs easily under laminate, hardwood and tile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SMARTBATT is an insulation with moisture sense technology that allows walls the breath avoiding moisture build up that can lead to energy loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Stealth Toilet is the world's most efficient toilet. It has patented vacuum assisted technology that creates a vacuum and allows the toilet to flush with just 0.8 gallons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dow Corning's DefendAir creates a continuous seal completely around the building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
VELUX solar-powered skylights eliminate the need for A/C power in motorized skylights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Since 1919, Empire Level has been making levels and other measurement tools that have changed the way tradesmen work, helping assure all their projects are accomplished with accuracy and precision. Rick Gray joins Tom Kraeutler with the backstory on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Milwaukee Tools President Steve Richman joins TomKraeutler to talk about the firm's almost decade-long quest to produce power tools capable of running on battery as well as they did with cords.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ODL makes retractable screens that can be retrofitted on an existing door. It’s a great way to allow fresh air in... with a bonus. Unlike a traditional hinged screen door, a retractable screen door allows fresh air to circulate into the home without Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DrySafer is a clothes dryer lint alarm. All clothes dryers have lint filters to catch the lint. However, because lint is so small, it bypasses these filters and starts to build up inside both the dryer and the exhaust ducts, reducing the dryer’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Founded in 1965, Cannon Safe offers products that are designed to be a part of everyday life and provide that ultimate protection from fire, natural disasters and theft. Cannon's Pasquale Murena joins Money Pit hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Red Devil is a familiar name in home improvement, with a 143-year history. Red Devil’s goal, for both DIYers and pros, is to provide convenience, along with time and labor savings. That's how the company developed the Wall Damage Repair Kit, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Channellock's Vice President of Marketing and Sales Ryan DeArment joins Money Pit hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete at the 2015 National Hardware Show to talk about Channellock's new Xtra Slim Jaw adjustable wrenches, which are 40 percent thinner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A tough, versatile, all-weather adhesive, Gorilla Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive is the “Swiss Army Knife” of construction adhesives. Unlike other construction adhesives, its 100% adhesive formula provides a long-lasting, heavy duty bond, making it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The EnviroCare Corporation's Moldex product cleans, kills and disinfects to get rid of mold and mildew, then coats surfaces with a mold-proof barrier. Now, with the exploding DIY market, EnviroCare is offering an extensive line of professional-grade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Imagine something smaller than an iPhone that can jump start your car -- and charge all of your mobile devices. That's what Westinghouse has created with the Auto Jump Start and Mobile Power Kit. It gives you the peace of mind that you won't be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For more than 70 years, Shur-line has offered innovative paint application and paint-related products for DIY consumers. Shur-line aims to embolden, motivate and inspire DIY decorators to tackle projects, regardless of size – and have fun, save money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bondic is the world’s first liquid plastic welding tool. It can bond, build, fix and fill almost any material and is the first actual alternative to glue when glue fails. Bondic is not a glue and does not work like one. Instead of sticking objects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Over the years, Lifetime Products has become a worldwide trusted brand as it has quickly broadened from basketball hoops to picnic tables, folding tables and chairs, sheds, composters, and more. The new Lifetime composter comes with two 50-gallon (6.7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hyde's focus is on providing innovative products that solve problems for consumers, whether they’re homeowners or professionals. Corey Talbot of Hyde Tools joins Money Pit hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete at the 2015 National Hardware Show to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Powerful, compact and long lasting, professional belt drive power washers from Generac feature a belt drive system for longer pump life than direct drive models and a compact lightweight design for easy mobility around the jobsite. Roxanne Piagentini, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You can paint just about anything with the HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer -- the top-pinned paint sprayer on Pinterest. Spray a smooth, modern finish the easy way. It's great for painting furniture and cabinets to give them new life and a new look. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Firman’s inverter technology takes the raw power produced by the generator and uses a microprocessor to condition it through a multi-step process. Firman uses only high quality inverters in its generators, which produces stable and consistent power to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WeatherTech, known for its automotive accessories, now offers TechFloor, a premium modular flooring product for garages, laundry rooms, basements, mud rooms, workshops and more. The company also offers indoor and outdoor mats to protect your floors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More and more people are investing in their homes and yards, and they want good tools to go along with the projects they're doing in their outdoor spaces. Roger Phelps from Stihl, the company that makes the best chainsaws in the industry, joins Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden. But Scotts is much more than dirt and fertilizer. By leveraging key partnerships with trusted brands, the company is able extend its reach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WORX's new Landroid Unmanned Mowing Vehicle is programmed to cut grass without supervision. This robotic mower can be set up to cut the lawn any combination of days and times of the week. Craig Taylor of WORX joins Money Pit hosts Tom Kraeutler and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Water can be one of the most damaging problems when it comes to your home. What if there was a way to detect a leak before it caused a lot of damage? A new product called Leak Bug was made to address this very issue. Jason Ross joins Money Pit hosts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wayne Water Systems is a trusted name in the pump industry, and has been in the business since 1928. Wayne's AdvanTEXT technology helps homeowners avoid costly water damage by notifying them in advance of a potential flooding problem. Jeremy Cantor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NASCAR racing legend Jeff Gordon takes on all when he hits the track but tackles home improvement just like the rest of us, one project at a time with an eye towards the budget and finish line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lumber Liquidators prides itself on having one of the largest inventories of prefinished and unfinished hardwood floors in the industry. Lumber Liquidators carries solid and engineered hardwood, laminate flooring, bamboo flooring, cork flooring and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Liftmaster designs products that make home access easier, and put you in control of how you come and go. Latest advances like MyQ® Technology, Security+ 2.0™, Battery Backup and specially designed P3 Motors™ allow products to best serve a homeowner's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Vivint creates simple, affordable smart home solutions to help you create a smarter home with intelligently designed products that simplify your life. Vivint offers home security, energy management, home automation, local cloud storage, and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gladiator® GarageWorks is a leader in garage organization and storage systems with products that fit every lifestyle, including outdoor, automotive and sports enthusiasts, including collegiate-licensed PrimeTime™ Lockers and heavy duty storage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Phantom Screens was founded on the principle that a better alternative existed to conventional door and window screens. While standard screens are functional in improving ventilation and keeping insects out, they lack style and sophistication. The Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Imagine turning on a shower and getting hot water almost immediately. Rinnai’s Ultra Series Tankless Water Heater RUR Models do just that. Thermal bypass technology that includes an integrated recirculation pump, an internal bypass line inside the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For more than a century, Marvin has lived by a simple creed: Never compromise on quality. Thier family-owned and operated company takes pride in upholding the timeless values of craftsmanship, innovation and integrity. Christine Marvin joins host Tom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fusion Pro is a single component grout, meaning it doesn’t require any water to be mixed in. Fusion Pro requires no sealing, is more durable than regular sealer on grout, and more stain resistant than cement, epoxy or urethane grouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nest announced 15 new partners for Works With Nest, which makes it possible for Nest devices to securely interact with the things you already use every day, both inside and outside of your home, delivering personalized comfort, safety and energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chamberlain introduces Notifi, the first smartphone-connected video door chime to combine lights, video, notification and communication into one sleek product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Iris allows you to monitor and maintain your home from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Adjust the lights, control the climate, manage the security system, and even lock and unlock doors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ChargePoint is the world's largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network with over 20,200 location. ChargePoint Home is a break-through in electric vehicle charging offering speed, convenience and intelligence all in an ultra-sleek, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ADT is one of the most respected name in the professional security business. Protecting America's homes and families for over a century, ADT offers total home security and home automation solutions. In this podcast, Tim Rader of ADT shares the latest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From a watch that acts as a personal wellness and protection device to an environment sensor, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, safe, tracking device and thermostat that can talk to your smartphone, First Alert is bridging the gap between connected Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
At the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, LG introduced the world's first TwinWash, a pedestal sized mini washing machine that handle a wide range of laundry tasks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lutron's Caseta Wireless is a DIY connected home solution that let's you control your lights, your thermostat, and your Lutron shades all from a new, free Lutron app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Edyn is a smart garden system that monitors and tracks environmental conditions, helping you make your plants thrive. The Edyn Garden Sensor tracks light, humidity, temperature, soil nutrition and moisture, and then cross-references this information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Zuli smartplug communicates with your smartphone using Bluetooth Low Energy, giving you unmatched control, monitoring and automation at an affordable price. Taylor Umphreys, founder and CEO, explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Be in two places at once. Unlock your front door from half a world away. Check on your pets during the day. Sit in a meeting and know your children are home safe. Nexia™ Home Intelligence helps you stay connected to your home and the people and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
At the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Haier America, a leader in home appliances and consumer electronics,is showcasing its latest offerings developed based on consumer trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ecobee is a wi-fi enabled smart thermostat for residential and commercial applications that is intuitive to use and beautiful to look at. Ecobee helps you maximize comfort and savings without compromising your lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Smart Tape is a better way to accomplish anything you do with a standard measuring tape today. It eliminates the downsides of retractable measuring tapes: no unintended retractions, no need for a person on the other end in long length scenarios, no Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hyde Tools has introduced several new products that turn your garden hose into a cleaning tool. The second generation of PivotJet pivoting wands allow a homeowner to simply attach a garden hose, add soap, fertilizer or other additives and complete any Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Red Devil's new Create-A-Color Caulk Kit makes it easy for DIYers to create a caulk color to match just about any interior or exterior design element — so say goodbye to plain old white! Using ordinary latex paint, chosen to match the color of the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Little Big Shot is different from traditional garden hose nozzles. It's a very small adjustable hose nozzle made out of solid brass, unlike most nozzles on the market today. It's also made in the USA. It's a very water-efficient nozzle that goes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Worried about your snow brush wearing out, scratching your car, clogging with snow or freezing? The AMES Scratch-Free Snow Brush is a new, first-of-its-kind product that solves the concern over scratching a car's finish with a traditional bristle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tarkett Flooring is introducing a new type of flooring called FiberFloor that could give you a new opinion of what you might currently think of as vinyl flooring. FiberFloor is made by treating fiberglass on the top and bottom with a vinyl product. It Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Arrow staple gun has been a staple for home improvement projects for over 50 years. It's a time-honored tool for a lot of great reasons -- it's perfect for so many DIY projects. Now Arrow has a new line of electric and pneumatic tools. David Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TCP, a leader in energy-efficient lighting innovations, will showcase its new LED product offerings, including color-changing bulbs, at the 2014 National Hardware Show. Adding to its full line of dimmable LED bulbs, TCP will now offer 75-watt and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SentrySafe has launched a newly redesigned line of chests and files and new digital alarm safes. These innovative organizational products provide a lifetime of worry-free storage. The new safes create peace of mind for important documents, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WD-40 Company is launching its new 3-IN-ONE premium specialty drip product line of five formulas to provide professionals and serious DIYers with the exact drip lubricant they need to get their specific jobs done right every time. All five Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Once a rare occurrence, power outages are becoming the norm with severe weather. More and more homeowners are refusing to take chances and investing in a home standby generator. Now Generac has the PowerPact -- an option for home standby power that Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Channellock's new E Series pliers have a sleeker, slimmer design so users can reach into tighter spaces, and they are equipped with Xtreme Leverage Technology. With XLT, 40 percent less force is needed to make clean, accurate cuts compared to other Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Black & Decker's new 20V MAX* Lithium Cordless Drill with AutoSense Technology is the first drill designed to intuitively understand when to stop, as screws become flush with the work surface. The drill has an automatic clutch that has proven to be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the Namath Rapid Cooker you can make steaks and other foods that taste like those of the top New York restaurants. The Namath Rapid Cooker also cooks faster, saves money and has many health benefits. It reduces fat and calories when cooking meats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tom Kraeutler interviews John Taylor, communication leader for LG Electronics at Greenbuild 2013. Find out about Energy Star's new "most efficient" designation and what to look for when shopping for energy efficient appliances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tom Kraeutler interviews Brenda Brunk, product planner for Marvin Windows & Doors as they roll out new and innovative products at Greenbuild 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Learn how to quiet loud room in your home like bathrooms with ROXUL's new Safe-n-Sound stone insulation. Hear an example of how ROXUL drops noise levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Four Seasons, a name that is well-known for high-quality sunrooms, has expanded their product line for 2013 to include prefabricated room additions built for energy efficiency and easy installation. Host Tom Kraeutler interviews Peter Allen, the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bostitch Smart Point Brad Nailer is the perfect choice for many woodworking projects, including trim and molding, baseboards, furniture, and cabinetry. Host Tom Kraeutler interviews George Silveira, a global product manager for Bostitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PORTER-CABLE's new 20v power tool line, including the new 20 Volt MAX Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver and 20 Volt MAX Lithium Ion Impact Driver, has redefined cordless with features like improved motors, upgraded chucks and transmissions, battery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andersen's new VeriLock wireless security system contacts are designed into the window hardware system, simplifying installation and eliminating unsightly wires delivering cost saving and flexible installation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Owens Corning EnergyComplete Whole Home Insulation and Air Sealing System allows builders to offer an advanced, whole-house solution for air sealing and insulation that meets the demands of energy- and environmentally-conscious customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With federal regulations eliminating the standard 100, 75, 60, and 40 watt light bulbs from the market, GE is introducing energy efficient options for consumers that look exactly the same as the incandescent lamps they know and love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Host Tom Kraeutler reviews LG's Art Cool Premier Ductless A/C at Greenbuild 2012. The system delivers a best-in-class 28 SEER and is one of the most energy efficient systems ever produced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Solatube offers a bright, convenient and less expensive alternative to skylights. Now, Solatube President Robert Westfall describes a new technology that enables users to enjoy light 24/7 through the addition of Smart LED's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Home Depot is taking the lead with LEED by working directly with the U.S. Green Building Council to develop a LEED certification program based on specific products for your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Green Builder Magazine founder Ron Jones has been building green for three decades and shares his insight on on the state of the industry and where it makes the most sense to go green in yor home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Haiku is a ceiling fan that exceeds expectations you never knew you had. Combining energy efficiency and stunning beauty, Tom Kraeutler interviews Brand Manager Alex Reed and discovers how Haiku is setting a new stanrd for ceiling fans everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Impact Drivers have become a must-have tool for serious professionals looking to get projects done quickly and efficiently. DeWALT's latest impact driver adds brushless technology that improves performance far beyond what has been previously Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Learn about Stanley's new Laser Distance Measurer lineup, that automatically calculates distance, area and volume and features a continuous measurement tracking function that helps find the target quickly and easily. Host Tom Kraeutler interviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DeWALT introduces two new accessories that helps make sure cuts are clean and debris doesn't clog nut driver operation. David Lee, Global Product Marketing Manager for DeWalt Power Tools Accessories, joins host Tom Kraeutler, with info on two of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Black & Decker goes where no tool manufacturer has gone before with the release of Gyro, the first motion-activated power screwdriver, and Matrix, an interchangeable tool platform that's like holding a complete workshop in your hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Greg Baumann, VP of training and technical services for Rollins, the parent company for Orkin Pest Control, Western Pest Control, and many more, joins host Tom Kraeutler with tips to keep you safe from mosquitoes.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeret Unger, with Phantom Screens, joins host Tom Kraeutler, to explain Phantom's retractable screen products. While standard screens are functional in improving ventilation and keeping insects out, they lack style and sophistication. Phantom Screens has introduced a solution that has a homeowners's aesthetic, lifestyle, and functional needs in mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tom Kelly, the Vice President and General Manager of the Haier Air Conditioning group joins host Tom Kraeutler to talk about the Haier Commercial Cool portable air conditioner, and ideal product for for cooling or warming up a small room or office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rob Lambert, the Product Manager and Application Engineer for Carrier, joins host Tom Kraeutler to talk about the Infinity® 20 heat pump with Greenspeed™ intelligence, Carrier’s highest efficiency heat pump built for total home comfort. This heat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Holly Beck, Product Manager for Friedrich Kühl, joins host Tom Kraeutler to talk about the Friedrich Kühl Room Air Conditioner. Kühl is innovative, style and technology. And Kühl is the first room air conditioner that can be controlled from a smart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices