#2575 – Safe & Stress-Free Babyproofing | Smart Shopping Secrets | Planning Ahead for Home Projects
About this episode
The episode provides tips on babyproofing, smart holiday shopping, planning home projects, and maintenance advice.
SHOW NOTES: Welcome back to The Money Pit! Happy Thanksgiving weekend, everyone! We are here to help you tackle your home improvement challenges – from safety tips to planning projects to finding the best deals this busy holiday season. Check out these hot topics, plus listeners’ calls and solutions: - Safe and Stress-Free Babyproofing: We offer smart, stress-free tips to quickly baby-proof your space before hosting family and friends with little ones this holiday season. - Smart Shopping Secrets: We share secrets for smart holiday shopping, noting that the best deals for tools and DIY gear appear around Black Friday and into early December, while appliances see deep discounts in November and January before new models arrive. - Planning Ahead for Home Projects: Learn why winter is actually the best time to plan your spring home improvements, as starting early helps secure quality contractors who get booked months in advance. - Cleaning Range Hood Filters: We discuss a simple 10-minute maintenance job: cleaning your kitchen range hood filter by soaking a metal filter in hot soapy water mixed with baking soda. Q & A: - Lynn in New Hampshire needed advice on protecting her old cedar…
People in this episode
Host: Leslie Segrete
Topics covered
- babyproofing
- holiday shopping
- home improvement planning
- cleaning maintenance
- safety tips
Keywords
- babyproofing
- holiday shopping
- home improvement
- cleaning range hood
- cedar siding
Mentioned in this episode
Places: New Hampshire, Maine
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