In Hour 1 of the Today’s Homeowner Radio Podcast, we’re giving warning signs of a home improvement scam. Plus, we’re tackling some common home projects, solving a garage door mystery and more! Listen to Hour 2 to learn how to install tile without mortar, clean soot from a fireplace and more. Hour 1 BOLO for … Read more
In Episode 2 of “Ask Danny,” metal roofing expert Todd Miller gives us some insider tips and information about installation, energy efficiency and style options. Todd Miller, president of Isaiah Industries, has more than 40 years of experience in the metal roofing industry. (Photo courtesy Todd Miller) About Todd Miller Todd Miller is president of … Read more
When temperatures rise, your home air conditioner needs to be dependable. Staying comfortable is essential during the hottest months, so we teamed up with American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning to share these tips on whether to maintain or replace your AC. Plants growing on your AC’s condenser unit block airflow, which can lead to … Read more
In this week’s show, learn how to attach wood railing to brick and remove wax from laminate flooring. (split photos: 3 Echoes Content Studio/Anatoliy Sadovskiy) Hour 1 In Hour 1 of the Today’s Homeowner Radio Podcast, Today’s Homeowner TV heads to L.A.! Plus, an exciting announcement about our new podcast. Also, drainage options for container … Read more
In this week’s radio show, some good news on the home improvement horizon, plus some tips for painting and how to fix a bowed stud. Home Improvement News Lumber prices are falling after months of price increases. (elenaleonova, Getty Images Signature) Good news on the home improvement front! Lumber prices are starting to fall. At … Read more
You don’t need to use a ton of chemicals to get rid of peeling concrete paint. (Katherine Jones) Katherine Jones, in Cherokee Village, Ark., wants to know the best way to remove paint from the concrete on her 60-foot-long front porch. She doesn’t want to use a harsh chemical stripper that could kill the shrubs … Read more
The Ryobi 40 Volt HP Whisper Walk is easy to push and less noisey than gas mowers. (Image via The Home Depot) Don’t delay mowing your lawn for fear of waking the neighbors. Buy a quiet electric push mower like the Ryobi 40 Volt HP Whisper Walk and get the job done early! This page … Read more
A quick pressure wash will make your fence look brand new. (RoschetzkkylstockPhoto, Getty Images Pro) Home maintenance is a year-round event, but some tasks just make more sense to do in the summer. Our 4 Seasons of Homeownership Summer Checklist, which divides must-do tasks by the time of year, is a great way to stay … Read more
It’s important to get the best insurance possible with 100% coverage. (DepositPhotos) Just as there are different home styles, insurers offer a menu of different policies. For the majority of single-family homeowners, the most appropriate policy is the HO-3, sometimes called the Special Form. It insures all major perils, except flood, earthquake, war, and nuclear … Read more
Tree branches can fall on your roof during a storm, and when that happens, it’s important to take fast action to prevent more damage. (DepositPhotos) In recent years, the number of homes that actually have put together a basic “survival kit” of some sort – with water, food, candles, extra batteries, etc. – has soared. … Read more