In this week’s show, learn how to attach wood railing to brick and remove wax from laminate flooring. (split photos: 3 Echoes Content Studio/Anatoliy Sadovskiy) Hour 1 In Hour 1 of the Today’s Homeowner Radio Podcast, Today’s Homeowner TV heads to L.A.! Plus, an exciting announcement about our new podcast. Also, drainage options for container … Read more
Enjoy a perfect slice of backyard life by making a DIY pizza oven stand. No day full of family, friends, and fun is complete without a great dinner to close out the night — and pizza makes for the perfect topping to any backyard party. Follow along with Doug Scott, landscape designer and host of … Read more
That said, there have been plenty of tasks that have come as a surprise since becoming a homeowner — things I used to leave to a landlord or, more often, leave totally unattended because I didn’t realize they even needed to be done. But when I was working on redoing our bathroom last fall, I … Read more
This week’s “Ask Danny” guest is lawn expert Sid Sexton. Welcome to the first episode of Today’s Homeowner’s new podcast, “Ask Danny.” Each week, I chat with an industry friend to tackle your home improvement questions. We’ll share pro tips and practical advice to help you succeed! Plus, there’s always a unique or funny story … Read more
Snakes often turn to pool noodles for shelter from the heat. (Deposit Photos) Pool noodles are popular foam flotation devices for swimmers of all ages, and they come in handy outside the water, too. For instance, woodworkers can protect saw horses with one, families with small garages can make car door bumpers to prevent accidents, … Read more
Here’s a summertime tip: Always make popsicles. And these popsicle recipes make it easy. Summer is here, which means the Fourth of July is on the way and you probably have a barbeque to host. Whether you’re holding a kid-friendly summer party or an adults-only celebration, popsicles will make everyone happy, including you! That’s because they’re ridiculously easy to make, you … Read more
This week, we’re transforming a dull dining room into a diva den. Homeowner Robin Stafford hasn’t used this room for dining since she moved into her home, so we’re going to turn it into a unique space for her to relax and unwind with her daughter. Vertical stripes draw the eye up and highlight the … Read more
Day beds are versatile pieces of furniture that don’t have to be confined to a bedroom. Place a twin-sized one in a den for both comfy lounge seating and a spare bed for guests. Here’s how to build one yourself. Why is it called a day bed? Because it can be made in a day! … Read more
If you want to add a wider casing around a door, you’ll need to remove a portion of your baseboard trim to accommodate it. Your first thought might be that you need to pry off the whole baseboard and cut it to size with a circular saw in your shop. However, you don’t have to … Read more
Staining is a simple way to give new life to an old piece of wood. Wood stains create vibrant colors that enhance the natural beauty of woods. However, it’s a job that requires often requires a lot of guesswork. How will the stain react to your project? Will the color work with the rest of … Read more