If you need a countertop that can stand up to heavy use, a butcher block countertop is just the surface for you. These wooden surfaces can withstand heavy daily use and food preparation. They’re the perfect surface for your kitchen or laundry room. Butcher block countertops come in a variety of sizes and designs, so … Read more
Painting rusted metal windows takes time and patience. If you do it right, it will last a long time. Painting old metal window frames that are rusted and stuck with decades-old glaze is not for the faint of heart, but can be done. Mary from Magnolia Springs, Ala., lives in her grandparents’ 1941 home and … 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
To keep your garden or yard green and full of life, test your soil’s pH value to ensure it will meet your plants’ needs. The pH value affects how easily plants can absorb nutrients and chemicals in the soil’s water. Some nutrients are more available under acidic conditions; others require more alkaline. You should test … Read more
Video Playback Not Supported Want to give your backyard a modern farmhouse vibe? Make these chicken-wire light balls! Hanging these handmade orbs around your yard will add rustic ambiance and create the perfect environment for a backyard party. They’re simple to make and add character to any outdoor space! Materials Needed Use heavy-duty snips to … Read more
Every homeowner needs a safe stepladder for projects around the house. Say you need to change a lightbulb hanging from your fixture in an 8-foot-tall entryway. Or, what about painting that entryway a fresh color? This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product from these links, we will earn a small commission at … Read more
Radiation is not something most people think about very often, and when they do, they usually turn to its effects as portrayed in movies. These being namely that exposure to radiation will either turn them into a hideous monster or a superhero. Although radiation is great fuel for any Hollywood script, it’s more than sci-fi … Read more
In our work as residential remodeling contractors over the past couple of decades, we have learned a few of the “hot spots” that consumers have when it comes to remodeling their homes. More and larger closets, lots of windows, spacious rooms and more electrical outlets always seem to top the “dream list”. While we believe … Read more
Cracked drywall can be a sign of structural damage, but you can easily fix it. (©stock.adobe.com) Shifting soil causes cracks in your walls and could be a sign of structural issues in your home. Question I bought a 10-year-old home in the spring of this year. The entire interior had been freshly painted. By late … Read more
Ever struggled to loosen a bolt or a nut only to find you were turning it the wrong way? Today you’ll learn how to tell which way is which, and when to reverse and switch. The easiest way to remember which direction tightens and which one loosens is the old axiom, Righty-Tighty and Lefty-Loosey. This … Read more