New MRA educational videos are now available for homeowners in the market for a new roof. PORTLAND, Ore. — New educational video resources focusing on the specific performance and sustainability benefits of residential metal roofing are now available for homeowners through the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), the leading nonprofit metal roofing trade organization in the … Read more
Metal is one of the best materials to choose from when you need a new roof. In this special episode of the Today’s Homeowner Podcast, I’m talking with Renee Ramey, Executive Director of the Metal Roofing Alliance. We’re talking about the 10 most common myths when it comes to metal roofs. Get ready for some … Read more
Metal is one of the best materials to choose from when you need a new roof. In this special episode of the Today’s Homeowner Podcast, I’m talking with Renee Ramey, Executive Director of the Metal Roofing Alliance. We’re talking about the 10 most common myths when it comes to metal roofs. Get ready for some … Read more
So, you’ve decided to pour a concrete pathway, patio or slab — that’s the first step toward improving your home. But do you have the right tools to work with concrete? I don’t mean the materials to make a form and fill it. For instance, you’d need lumber, gravel base, a level, concrete mix and … Read more
In this episode, we’re helping first-time homeowner Dawn Nelson, who’s in over her head with her kitchen renovation. Dawn wanted to take down one wall that separated her three main living areas, the dining room, kitchen and living room. But then realized she removed all the drywall on a load-bearing wall. Before, Dawn’s kitchen was … Read more
“We just couldn’t figure out why you weren’t tearing out the kitchen.” That’s what one of our contractor’s guys said to us right as we moved in last year. I understood his confusion. We were redoing floors, moving doors, vaulting ceilings, etc – but we left the small old kitchen relatively untouched – complete with … Read more
When you have a master bathroom that’s anything but, and you’re working with a limited budget, it’s time for a small bathroom remodel. This mid-century house belongs to Logan and Hannah, who share it with their daughters Brooklyn and Dakota and, soon, another baby girl. The growing family has a master bathroom that needs to … Read more
Elastomeric sealant is ideal for filling cracks and gaps indoors and out. While your home naturally expands and contracts, elastomeric sealant moves with it. The once-simple act of buying a tube of caulk has become a frustrating challenge for DIYers and professional contractors alike. Walk into any home center or hardware store and you’ll find … Read more
It’s been a full year in the making, but OUR POOL IS DONE*! Here’s where I imagine someone saying “and the crowd goes wiiiiild” (and the crowd, in this case, is the five members of our household – including Burger shaking a tiny pom-pom). Today we’ve got one HUGE post full of info about the … Read more
Metal roofing is more popular than ever thanks to its durability and design. Homeowners’ increasing interest in metal roofing isn’t surprising. Metal is one of the most durable and attractive roofing materials. However, despite its growing popularity, there are still plenty of misconceptions and confusion about modern metal roofs. So, let’s take a detailed look … Read more