Texas Couple Creates Ultimate Pirate Ship Playhouse

A Texas couple transformed their backyard into a pirate-themed playland. (Pirate Ship Playhouse Facebook) A simple wish for a pirate ship playhouse turned into a years-long quest that’s capturing the imaginations of both children and adults.  Read to see how a Texas couple went somewhat “overboard” to transform a plain backyard into a nautical pirate … Read more

Ask Danny | Ep. 12: Concrete Network President Answers Top Questions

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

Ask Danny | Ep. 12: Concrete Network’s Founder Answers Top Questions

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

Updating an ’80s Kitchen, Part 2

Homeowners Lloyd and Aimee Meyers and their two kids, Caroline and Landon, love their home, but they’re not so fond of their ’80s kitchen. So, we’re helping this family with an inexpensive renovation — at just $1,200 in materials — that will leave a big impact! We’re bringing this ’80s-style kitchen into the 21st century … Read more

Lutron’s Dimmer Switch Starter Kit Upgrades Lighting Without Draining Wi-Fi

Upgrade your home to smart lighting without slowing down other devices. With Lutron’s Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch Starter Kit, you can get the convenience of wireless light control without putting a strain on your Wi-Fi. This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product from these links, we will earn a small … Read more

Today’s Homeowner Radio Podcast | September 10, 2022

This week, learn how to remove thorny goathead weed and free a window that’s been painted shut. (arousa, Getty Images/N8tureGrl, Getty Images) Hour 1 In Hour 1, learn how to repair drywall cracks, eliminate funky front-loading washer odor and more. Repairing Cracked Drywall Small drywall cracks can be repaired with some light sanding and a … Read more

All The Essential Ryobi Cordless Tools You Need in One Bag

This bundle of Ryobi cordless power tools is perfect for beginner DIYers. (3 Echoes Content Studio) Ryobi cordless tools make do-it-yourself home improvement easier, but oftentimes, new homeowners don’t have the right ones when they need them. And, buying a new tool for each new project can seriously cut into the savings of doing it … Read more

Ask Danny | Ep. 11: Keeping a Chimney in Tip-Top Shape

Mitchell Lovell and Danny Lipford chat about chimneys this week. (Coastal Chimney Sweeps/3 Echoes Content Studio) This week, we’re talking about chimneys and fireplaces with Mitchell Lovell, a second-generation certified chimney sweep with Coastal Chimney Sweeps.  In 2009, Mitchell started working at Coastal Chimney Sweeps, the company his father founded in 1979. Like his father, … Read more

End-of-Summer HVAC Maintenance Tips

Don’t forget to replace your heating and cooling system’s air filters every 30 to 90 days. (American Standard HVAC) When the season transitions to the colder months, it’s important to maintain your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. Just as you want your HVAC system to keep you cool during the summer, you’ll need to … Read more

Updating an ’80s Kitchen, Part 1

We’re bringing an ’80s-style kitchen into this decade with a special two-part episode. Homeowners Lloyd and Aimee Meyers and their two kids love their home, but they want to make some updates to their kitchen. We’re happy to help this family with a renovation that’s inexpensive, at just $1,200 in materials, but will leave a … Read more