Danny Lipford chats with Shannon Yodice, a.k.a. “That Tile Chick” in this week’s episode of The Ask Danny Podcast. On this week’s episode of “Ask Danny,” Schannon Yodice, also known as “That Tile Chick” on Instagram, has all the answers to your tile questions. Schannon is a tile contractor who specializes in tile installation and … 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
If you upgrade to a smart grill, you can become a barbecue boss. Read on to learn how new technology can take your grilling game up a level. Charcoal grills require constant monitoring to keep the temperature even. (Martin Bohac, Pexels) The Downside of Traditional Grills With charcoal grills, it’s difficult to maintain a steady … Read more
This plant shelf/bench combo is perfect for patios and decks. (3 Echoes Content Studio) Free bench plans are now available for Tips for Today’s Homeowner newsletter subscribers. This two-in-one seating option offers space for guests AND plants! No green thumb? No problem. Use the plant shelf as a countertop — it’s the perfect height to pull … Read more
A quick pressure wash will make your fence look brand new. (RoschetzkkylstockPhoto, Getty Images Pro) Home maintenance is a year-round event, but some tasks just make more sense to do in the summer. Our 4 Seasons of Homeownership Summer Checklist, which divides must-do tasks by the time of year, is a great way to stay … Read more
Quikrete’s calculators eliminate any guesswork when purchasing building materials for home projects. (Photo provided by Quikrete) Concrete is a cornerstone element for any home project. For many homes, it’s literally the foundation upon which they are built. Concrete is also a key ingredient of hardscape elements to enhance your backyard; it provides a solid entrance … Read more
This week we’re helping a blended family expand their patio to better meet their needs. Eric and Corrina love spending time outdoors with their children, but their patio space just wasn’t enough to make their family feel together during “get-togethers” Their grill is separated from the main seating area, and Corrina’s container plants make the … Read more
Jerry and Shay’s backyard is big enough for them to enjoy, but something is missing. Their small patio offers little space for entertaining guests, and their old firepit is secluded from any seating. But that’s OK. Because when your patio is tiny, just create another one! That’s just what we’re doing on this episode of Today’s … Read more
Ingredients are key when it comes to purchasing good-quality paint. A thin film of good paint, only a few thousandths of an inch thick, protects, seals, hides, decorates and is not hazardous to the user. It gives surfaces long-term protection at a very moderate price, for some. It’s in millions of homes and businesses, in … Read more
As most people know, one home improvement project often leads to another. After Lisa Young and her husband repainted their home exterior, suddenly the concrete perimeter foundation looked ugly. That’s when Young found SpreadStone™ Decorative Concrete Resurfacing Kits and got hooked on Daich Coatings DIY projects. For the foundation perimeter, she chose the Lake Rock color of SpreadStone. … Read more