This week, we give tips for keeping squirrels out of bird feeders and installing a new window. (Split photo: sassy1902, Getty Images Signature and photovs, Getty Images Pro) Hour 1 In Hour 1 of the Today’s Homeowner Radio Podcast, we’re offering solutions for fixing patchy grass, advice on installing a new window and more. Rooting … Read more
Concrete garden spheres add curb appeal or enhance your backyard with whimsical hardscaping. Think of them as a modern interpretation of the classic garden gnome! This post is sponsored by Quikrete Nestle these spheres between plants or use them to accent porch steps or the patio. No matter where you put them, they’ll make a … Read more
Those Swedes sure do love to organize. Flip through any edition of the IKEA catalog, and the first impression you’ll likely get is: a place for everything, and everything in its place. But don’t our cluttered, modern, go-go-go lifestyles make it seem impossible to live up to this standard? Most especially in that most dreaded place in our … Read more
Hour 1 In Hour 1 of the Today’s Homeowner Radio Podcast, learn how to remove rusty bolts from concrete, get the most out of kitchen cabinet space and more. Removing Rusty Bolts From Concrete Rust can spread through concrete if you don’t eliminate or seal off the source. (Stolk, Getty Images Signature) Cliff Dodd in … Read more
Hour 1 In Hour 1 of the Today’s Homeowner Radio Podcast, learn how to remove rusty bolts from concrete, get the most out of kitchen cabinet space and more. Removing Rusty Bolts From Concrete Rust can spread through concrete if you don’t eliminate or seal off the source. (Stolk, Getty Images Signature) Cliff Dodd in … Read more
In this episode of “Ask Danny,” drywall expert Mark Rutherford shares his tips and techniques. (3 Echoes Content Studio) In Episode 4 of “Ask Danny,” I’m talking with my longtime friend and drywall expert Mark Rutherford — “The Drywall Guru.” Mark Rutherford installs drywall in a classic episode of Today’s Homeowner TV. (3 Echoes Content Studio) … Read more
Photo: Houzz Everybody knows that first impressions are everything, and that’s true for our homes too. If the front of your house doesn’t look great, people will assume the inside doesn’t either. To get you inspired to spruce up your home’s curb appeal, here’s an epic roundup of gorgeous exteriors organized by style. Craftsman … Read more
This week, we’re in Charlotte, North Carolina, to create a beautiful outdoor area for our Backyard Paradise contest winners. Courtney Claugus was selected as the lucky winner of our Backyard Paradise contest, so we’re giving her and her husband Adam’s backyard a makeover with help from our friends at Quikrete and Pavestone. Read on to … Read more
Bar clamps can act as a helping hand when you’re working solo on a wood project. It’s not always possible to have a helper for every project. And for woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers, only having two hands to join two pieces of wood together can be frustrating. If there’s nobody around to help you join two … Read more
Some people are surprised to hear that we illuminate our entire pool area using nothing but solar LED landscape lights. As in: the sun provides free evening ambiance with zero effort on our part. Nothing has to be plugged in. Our electric bill feels zero impact from softly illuminating this entire area of our house. … Read more