This week, learn why a glass cooktop can shatter and hear the easy way to remove acorns from your yard. (Adobe Stock/matzaball, Getty Images Signature) Hour 1 Hear how much money you can save by installing luxury vinyl tile yourself, what to do about thermal expansion gaps in crown molding and more. Save Big by … 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
We’re helping a couple who aren’t strangers to do-it-yourself projects. Matt and Lindsey Binion bought their mid-1950s house in the midtown area of Mobile, Ala., a few years ago and have been busy making it their own ever since. After completely renovating their kitchen because of a water leak, they installed their old kitchen cabinets … Read more
Luxury vinyl tile is a durable and comfortable alternative to traditional tile floors. It’s easy to clean and it hides stains pretty well. Also, because it’s made from vinyl, it’s softer on your joints than rigid tile. Installing it yourself is easy, and can be done in just a weekend. Here’s how to do it. … Read more
This week, hear how to fill in scratches on a wood floor, relevel a brick walkway, and more. (Joanne Millum/Terri Dudley) Hour 1 Listen to hear how to fill in scratches on a wood floor, relevel a brick walkway, and more. Fixing Scratched Floors Scratches on wood floors are an eyesore, but you can lessen … Read more
Everyone loves the look of real wood flooring, but real wood can be easily damaged even with the best finish. Lifeproof’s new luxury vinyl plank flooring is designed to give you the look you want while it stands up to the bumps and scrapes of life. This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a … Read more
This week, hear how to insulate around recessed lighting, plus the best options for vinyl floor underlayment. (3 Echoes Content Studio/psahota, Getty Images) Hour 1 Hear underlayment options for vinyl plank flooring, a tip for insulating around recessed lights, and more. Underlayment for Vinyl Plank Flooring The proper underlayment for vinyl plank flooring will block out … Read more
Light grout color makes this kitchen tile backsplash blend in seamlessly with the surrounding wall. (3 Echoes Content Studio) With so many grout colors available, choosing the best one for your project can be challenging. This post is sponsored by Custom Building Products. Aesthetically speaking, one of the most important decisions when choosing grout is … Read more
Hear our tips for picking the best pressure-treated lumber and keeping smoke smells out of a chimney. (cmannphoto, Getty Images Signature/schankz, Getty Images) In Hour 1, we talk about sealing out smoke odor from a neighbor, screening in a pool and more. Hour 1 Sealing Out Smoke Odor Sealing your home’s “envelope” is the best … Read more
It’s possible to install laminate flooring without removing baseboards. Laminate flooring is a cost-friendly way to update the look of your floors, but when installing it, you have to take into account the space it needs against baseboards. This type of flooring floats on top of the floor’s surface, so over time, it will expand … Read more