Ask Danny | Ep. 9: Building a Barndominium

Today’s Homeowner TV host Danny Lipford and Marc Ingram, production manager for Today’s Homeowner Media and 3 Echoes Content Studio. (3 Echoes Content Studio) In this week’s Ask Danny, I’m talking with Marc Ingram about building a barndominum.  Marc manages production for the ’Today’s Homeowner’ TV show, radio show and podcast, plus projects for our … Read more

Guaranteed Replacement Cost Coverage: A Must for Homeowners Insurance

If disaster strikes, will your homeowners insurance cover the cost to replace your home? A basic policy might not be enough to provide peace of mind — you need guaranteed replacement cost coverage. This article is sponsored by Erie Insurance. If your home insurance is lacking, you might be paying out of pocket to rebuild … Read more

How Independent Insurance Agents Can Find the Best Coverage for Your Home

Need more living space for your growing family? Don’t immediately call a real estate agent or contractor — first, talk with an independent insurance agent before you move or renovate. The Importance of Working with a Pro Your home is your most valuable asset. Homeowners insurance provides financial protection in the event the structure is damaged … Read more

Outdoor Fireplace: Create a Focal Point For Your Patio

An outdoor fireplace transforms your yard into a bonafide living area and increases your home’s value.  Whether you’re having a gathering with friends or unwinding after a long day, an outdoor fireplace is an investment that you will enjoy for many years.  This post is sponsored by Pavestone.  In This Article An outdoor fireplace can … Read more

Today’s Homeowner Radio Show Podcast | August 20, 2022

This week, learn tips for preventing buckling floors and removing wall mirrors. (Banepx, Getty Images/DmitriiSimakov, Getty Images) Hour 1 In Hour 1, listen to learn about fire concerns with open floor plans, fixing a sticky vinyl floor and more.  Fire Safety and Open Floor Plans Open floor plans are easy on the eyes, but they … Read more

These Wide Fence Pickets Make Installation Faster 

Alta Forest Products’ Premium Treated Dog-Ear Fence Pickets add beauty and privacy to your yard. (Image via The Home Depot) If you’ve ever installed a privacy fence you know how tedious it can be to attach one picket after another. And it’s even worse with warped or twisted wood. So the folks at Alta Forest … Read more

Ask Danny | Ep. 8: ‘Drywall Shorty’ Gives Some Guidance

Danny Lipford and Lydia Crowder (Drywall Shorty) chat this week about drywall. (3 Echoes Content Studio/Drywall Shorty) In this week’s episode of “Ask Danny,” I’m chatting with Lydia Crowder, a.k.a Drywall Shorty, about patching holes, texture and more. Lydia Crowder, a.k.a. Drywall Shorty, has more than 20 years’ experience installing drywall. (facebook.com/drywallshorty) About Lydia Crowder … Read more

Ask Danny | Ep. 8: ‘Drywall Shorty’ Shares Pro Tips

Danny Lipford and Lydia Crowder (Drywall Shorty) chat this week about drywall. (3 Echoes Content Studio/Drywall Shorty) In this week’s episode of “Ask Danny,” I’m chatting with Lydia Crowder, a.k.a Drywall Shorty, about patching holes, texture and more. Lydia Crowder, a.k.a. Drywall Shorty, has more than 20 years’ experience installing drywall. (facebook.com/drywallshorty) About Lydia Crowder … Read more

How We Upgraded A Utility Closet By Adding Tons Of Functional Storage

Today we’re talking about the stock market! Just kidding. Exactly as the title suggests, we’re going to show you how we earned some really useful extra storage in our new kitchen by upgrading a formerly VERY PACKED utility closet. It used to basically just have a water heater and an HVAC system in it without … Read more

Save Energy, Lower Utility Bills With a Geothermal Heat Pump

Homeowners in the U.S. average $1,900 a year on utility bills, with over 20 percent going to heating and cooling costs. So, it only makes sense to have the most energy efficient HVAC system for your home — a geothermal heat pump. Geothermal heat pumps don’t burn fossil fuels, so they’re eco-friendly. (jpproductions, Getty Images) … Read more