Energy tax credits have been around for a while, but thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, you can now save even more. The new Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit is available to homeowners in the United States as an incentive to encourage the use of renewable energy sources. This credit can help offset the cost … Read more
This week, hear how to replace rotten soffit and keep an old paint color from showing through. (LindaCharlton, Getty Images Signature/georgejportfolio, Canva) Hour 1 Hear how to keep an old paint color from showing through, what to do about peeling paint on a bathtub and more. Covering Old Paint Color Proper prepwork and the right … Read more
Loctite’s new Tite Foam Window and Door Insulating Spray Foam Sealant eliminates drafty windows and doors. (The Home Depot) Drafty windows can be a major source of discomfort and can lead to higher energy bills. They let in cold air in the winter and hot air in the summer, making it difficult to maintain a … Read more
2022 has been a year of incredible makeovers here at Today’s Homeowner. Here are our favorite before-and-after transformations from the past year. This front porch now invites you to pull up a chair and enjoy the view. (3 Echoes Content Studio) 5. Front Porch Makeover Mike and Leigh Ann have a beautiful piece of property … Read more
In this special Christmas episode, we’re playing back some of our favorite segments from the past year, as well as sharing some of our holiday traditions and memories. Tune in to hear: Best New Product Simple Solutions Stack wood in alternating courses to help it season faster. (3 Echoes Content Studio) How to Stack Firewood … Read more
This week, hear how to replace two small windows with a large one and learn why cold weather can make propane less effective. (PC Photography, Getty Images/gmnicholas, Getty Images Signature) Note: Audio from the latest episode of “The Today’s Homeowner Radio Show” is available Sundays after 4 p.m. CST. Hour 1 Hear how to install … Read more
This week, hear our advice for preventing slips on ice and space heater safety tips. (victorass88/-aniaostudio-, Getty Images) Hour 1 Listen to hear our space heater safety tips, advice for preventing slips on ice, how to fill in a gravel pothole, and more. Space Heater Safety Tips Never leave a space heater running unattended or … Read more
Weatherstripping adds a barrier between outside air and indoor living space, helping to block drafts that lead to high heating costs. (Duck® Brand) One of the quickest energy- and money-saving tasks you can do is weatherstrip your windows and doors. Weatherstripping is a piece of rubber, foam, metal or other material used to seal the … Read more
When the house at the end of the cul-de-sac hasn’t changed in 28 years, it’s time for some front porch rehab. This house belongs to Jeff and Eliese McAllister. The couple, known as Lolli and Pop to their grandchildren, want to update the front porch on “Camp Lollipop” so their grandchildren can enjoy their front … Read more
(Branislav, Getty Images Signature/Akintevs, Getty Images) Hour 1 In Hour 1, learn which remodeling projects get the most bang for your buck, what could be causing a nail polish remover odor in a home, how to clean red cedar siding and more. Projects That Get the Most Bang for Your Buck A new garage door … Read more