Keeping a clean house and carpets is challenging at the best of times but adding children and pets makes keeping on top of things seem impossible. This can create stress and even conflict for parents who often are also working alongside trying to maintain a household. Carpets are often a casualty of the daily household … Read more
If you have tile in your home, chances are you’ve spent some time cleaning grout. It’s impossible not to end up with dirty grout. Everyday foot traffic and occasionally spills leave behind stains that can be hard to clean. And while there are several grout cleaning products on the market, you might have something in … 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 a tip for replacing stair spindles and learn how to clean fabric blinds. (EricVega, Getty Images Signature/Adobe Stock) Hour 1 Learn a fix for squeaky floors, plus how to clean fabric blinds and whirlpool jets. Fix for Squeaky Floors (Eduardocruzphoto, Getty Images) Ryan’s noisy floors in his Illinois home are becoming a … 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
From reclaimed hardwood to modern laminate, the texture and warmth of wooden flooring is a prominent choice for many homeowners. However, before you make a choice, you have to familiarize yourself with the best types of wood floors. In our wood flooring guide, we are revealing the best types and everything you should know about … Read more