Austin, Texas, landed at the top of WalletHub’s Best State Capitals for their Public Safety and More report. (@techiemamma/pixabay) MOBILE, Ala., Jan. 17, 2022 — State capitals aren’t just for lawmaking. They can also be some of the best places to live in America. But that depends on the capital. 17 cities are the largest in their … Read more
Lumber prices show no signs of falling, as of January 2022. MOBILE, Alabama, Jan. 14, 2022 — Experts forecast lumber prices to continue rising well into 2022, following supply shortages resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. Lumber prices have nearly tripled in the last four months, causing the average price of a single-family home to increase … Read more
Some states are more family-friendly than others. A report from WalletHub breaks down all the factors you need to consider before moving. (©stock.adobe.com) Choosing a family-friendly state can be challenging because a certain area may not meet all your wants and needs. For instance, one state might offer a low income-tax rate but have an … Read more
“Today’s Homeowner” host Danny Lipford and Paul Williams, Cync’s Vice President of Experiences & Professionally Installed Lighting In this special episode of the Today’s Homeowner Podcast, I’m talking with Paul Williams, Vice President of Experiences and Professionally Installed Lighting at Cync by General Electric Lighting. Smart home technology has made life at home more efficient … Read more
Finally took the photos and videos for this post and I can’t wait to share it because it changed our house in such a major way. Introducing… the area that we affectionately call our kitchen porch. Aka: the grillin’ spot with all the greenery. If you followed along on Instagram Stories for the last few … Read more
Left: Ruby LeBlanc, of Cut Off, Louisiana, observes Hurricane Ida’s damage in her neighborhood. Right: Ruby and David LeBlanc’s new metal roof saved their home from destruction. When David and Ruby LeBlanc starred on a Today’s Homeowner television episode that featured an exterior renovation and metal re-roofing on their Cut Off, Louisiana home, they had … Read more
Gutters and downspouts have an important job, directing rain water from the roof to the ground, so it never touches your home. This prevents damage to the siding, basement flooding, and soil erosion near the foundation — and the costly repairs for those issues. However, gutters catch more than rain water; they also collect leaves and … Read more
When tiling over plywood, you should always put down a layer of cement backer board first, which will provide the necessary support for the tile. Here are eight important steps to keep in mind when installing cement backer board: Check the plywood subfloor for any movement and squeaks. Use 2 inch drywall screws to fasten … Read more
No home is completely energy-efficient — weatherize yours so it reaches maximum efficiency, regardless of the weather. It’s been said that life has two certainties: death and taxes. But there’s actually a third thing: thermal expansion. Homeowners should understand this event, how it affects your home’s energy efficiency, and — above all — what to do … Read more
In this special episode of the Today’s Homeowner Podcast, I’m talking with Brittany Lapidus, Product Manager at Shurtape Technologies, LLC. Shurtape makes all of Duck Brand’s products, which include home weatherization solutions. Weatherization simply refers to preparing your home for extreme temperature changes that could affect its energy efficiency. All of these tasks are easy … Read more