In this episode of “Ask Danny,” Tracey Amadio offers her tips and tricks for painting. In Episode 3 of “Ask Danny,” painting expert Tracey Amadio shares her tips and tricks for getting the perfect paint job. Tracey Amadio, a.k.a. the “Queen of Painting Everything” is passionate about painting! (Courtesy Tracey Amadio) About Tracey Amadio Tracey … Read more
Want to incorporate a creative pattern to a room? Hang wallpaper! Pick a bold pattern for an accent wall or encase a whole room for an almost instant transformation. There are two types of wallpaper: Pre-pasted and unpasted. Pre-pasted wallpaper has adhesive applied to the back of it. To activate, simply wet the back and … Read more
Over the years, I’ve shared more than 500 Simple Solutions — many of them have to do with painting specifically painting neatly. And over time, many Today’s Homeowner fans have shared their own solutions on how to make painting easier. This tip from John from Clancy, Montana, will help you paint neatly from a can … 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
A sofa arm tray keeps everything you need in the living room within close reach. Let’s face it, your couch can easily swallow everyday items if you lack table space to keep them stable and in view. Remotes mysteriously vanish moments after you set them down, and phones slip between cushion gaps. From reading glasses … Read more
This week we’re helping a young couple, who both work from home, create some separation between work and home life. Rachael and Brian Ledbetter recently returned to their hometown of Mobile, Ala., and bought their dream home. The house is a perfect fit for them except one small thing is missing — a second home … Read more
This week we’re helping a young couple, who both work from home, create some separation between work and home life. Rachael and Brian Ledbetter recently returned to their hometown of Mobile, Ala., and bought their dream home. The house is a perfect fit for them except one small thing is missing — a second home … Read more
Paint trends come and go, but some shades are timeless for any accent wall. Chelsea Lipford Wolf has tackled countless home projects as co-host of “Today’s Homeowner.” She also renovated her first home and is quickly updating her mid-century ranch-style house. She’s spanned the paint-color spectrum over the years, but she keeps coming back to … Read more
Whitewashing a brick fireplace can brighten and add character to a dated room. The sheerness of the whitewash paint lets some of the original brick colors show through and gives the fireplace a unique look that many people love. Whitewashing is basically diluting white latex paint with water and lightly coating the surface of a … Read more
Picking the right face is essential with fiberglass insulation that has a vapor barrier facing. The facing contains a thin layer of asphalt, which acts as a vapor barrier to block moisture. It can also be made with Kraft paper or foil attached on one side. Properly insulated homes not only keep your family comfortable … Read more