A rotary tool is a staple for any toolbox because it’s so handy for small, delicate jobs. Need to cut a small hole into drywall, sand a tight spot on a piece of furniture, or remove rust from a metal appliance? Grab a rotary tool — specifically the new Ryobi USB Lithium Rotary Tool. It … Read more
This week, hear our thoughts on the best spot for a skylight, plus how to fix puddling on a concrete patio. (KM6064/temmuzcan, Getty Images Signature) Hour 1 In Hour 1, hear how to prevent wasps from swarming around fruit trees, tips for cooling off a hot attic and more. Controlling Wasps Around Fruit Trees Wasps … Read more
A Texas couple transformed their backyard into a pirate-themed playland. (Pirate Ship Playhouse Facebook) A simple wish for a pirate ship playhouse turned into a years-long quest that’s capturing the imaginations of both children and adults. Read to see how a Texas couple went somewhat “overboard” to transform a plain backyard into a nautical pirate … Read more
This week, Jim Peterson with ConcreteNetwork.com answers some of the most-asked questions about concrete. (3 Echoes Content Studio/Jim Peterson) This week, I’m talking to Jim Peterson, founder and president of The Concrete Network. Jim started this online resource for homeowners in 1999. It provides useful and easy-to-understand concrete information to millions of people every year, … Read more
This week, Jim Peterson with ConcreteNetwork.com answers some of the most-asked questions about concrete. (3 Echoes Content Studio/Jim Peterson) This week, I’m talking to Jim Peterson, founder of The Concrete Network. Jim started this online resource for homeowners in 1999. It provides useful and easy-to-understand concrete information to millions of people every year, and also … Read more
Homeowners Lloyd and Aimee Meyers and their two kids, Caroline and Landon, love their home, but they’re not so fond of their ’80s kitchen. So, we’re helping this family with an inexpensive renovation — at just $1,200 in materials — that will leave a big impact! We’re bringing this ’80s-style kitchen into the 21st century … Read more
Upgrade your home to smart lighting without slowing down other devices. With Lutron’s Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch Starter Kit, you can get the convenience of wireless light control without putting a strain on your Wi-Fi. This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product from these links, we will earn a small … Read more
This week, learn how to remove thorny goathead weed and free a window that’s been painted shut. (arousa, Getty Images/N8tureGrl, Getty Images) Hour 1 In Hour 1, learn how to repair drywall cracks, eliminate funky front-loading washer odor and more. Repairing Cracked Drywall Small drywall cracks can be repaired with some light sanding and a … Read more
This bundle of Ryobi cordless power tools is perfect for beginner DIYers. (3 Echoes Content Studio) Ryobi cordless tools make do-it-yourself home improvement easier, but oftentimes, new homeowners don’t have the right ones when they need them. And, buying a new tool for each new project can seriously cut into the savings of doing it … Read more
Mitchell Lovell and Danny Lipford chat about chimneys this week. (Coastal Chimney Sweeps/3 Echoes Content Studio) This week, we’re talking about chimneys and fireplaces with Mitchell Lovell, a second-generation certified chimney sweep with Coastal Chimney Sweeps. In 2009, Mitchell started working at Coastal Chimney Sweeps, the company his father founded in 1979. Like his father, … Read more