This week, a poured concrete patio turns a decaying patio into an outdoor living space this homeowner can truly love. Gretchen Bayley lives alone in her mid-century home, but the house is always full of friends and family. We’re transforming her old, crumbling patio into an outdoor living space to give her more room to … Read more
Pouring a concrete slab can be a challenging job. Poor planning and lazy execution will result in a structurally deficient slab that also looks bad. For a slab that will last for decades, avoid these five common mistakes many make when pouring a concrete slab. Slightly sloping the concrete slab form allows for drainage. (3 … Read more
A spool of nylon string can be used for many things — general crafting, fishing and hunting, and laying mason lines. When used for masonry, it’s one of the simplest quickest and most accurate ways to create a perfectly straight line. That’s why a spool of nylon string is often sold as mason’s line — because … Read more
This week, we’re transforming a breezeway that looks almost accidental into a more inviting entrance. Delane Caldwell’s breezeway to her front door is just a narrow hallway to the backyard, but we’re going to find a way to incorporate it more as a living space. The Projects Grinding the concrete smooths out the uneven surfaces … 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
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
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
(MaryTDebs, Getty Images/pixelshot) Hour 1 In Hour 1, learn how to extend your washing machine’s lifespan, remove white stains from brick, drain standing water from your yard and more. How to Make Your Washer Last Longer Regular maintenance can keep your washer running longer.(stevepb/pixabay) The average lifespan of a washing machine is only 10-15 years … Read more
Think outside the box and use Quikrete concrete products for more than just sidewalks. (3 Echoes Content Studio) Concrete products have evolved over the years and now you can use them for more than just driveways and patios. In this special-edition Today’s Homeowner Podcast, Danny speaks with Allison Hunt, social media director and marketing project … Read more
You don’t need to use a ton of chemicals to get rid of peeling concrete paint. (Katherine Jones) Katherine Jones, in Cherokee Village, Ark., wants to know the best way to remove paint from the concrete on her 60-foot-long front porch. She doesn’t want to use a harsh chemical stripper that could kill the shrubs … Read more