Nothing’s more relaxing than gathering around a backyard fire pit on a cool evening. Now, imagine being able to take that fire pit with you on any outing. The folks at Tiki have created just that with their new portable fire pit. This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product from these links, … Read more
No matter how well you build a wooden fence gate, they all share a common problem over time — the tendency to sag over time. A sagging gate doesn’t just make your fence look old and unattractive — it’s also a hazard for children and pets. Wide gates are no exception, and possibly are more … Read more
A wall fountain gives you the relaxing feeling of sitting next to a babbling brook right outside your home. By installing a ready-made one like this one, you don’t have to rework any plumbing in your home. All you need to do is decide on the location, drive in a mounting screw, and hang the … Read more
We’re transforming a shed into an art studio for homeowner Linda Johansen. Linda is native to Mobile, Ala., and has settled in Fairhope, Ala., after adventuring around the world with Delta Airlines. She has gradually redone her home one room at a time but needs a little help with her shed — and we’re happy … Read more
You can find Great Stuff Pestblock Insulating Spray Foam Sealant at The Home Depot. (3 Echoes Content Studio) Spray foam is an economical way to fill gaps around your home, but applying it can get messy. The folks at Great Stuff have solved this sticky situation with their new Pestblock Insulating Spray Foam Sealant, which … Read more
Joe Truini’s Top 5 Fall Simple Solutions are all about making yard work easier. (3 Echoes Content Studio) This week, long-time friend and Today’s Homeowner Radio Show co-host Joe Truini offers his Top 5 Fall Simple Solutions. A bicycle inner tube keeps a trash bag in place. (3 Echoes Content Studio) 1. Stay-Open Leaf Bag … Read more
This week, hear our thoughts on the best spot for a skylight, plus how to fix puddling on a concrete patio. (KM6064/temmuzcan, Getty Images Signature) Hour 1 In Hour 1, hear how to prevent wasps from swarming around fruit trees, tips for cooling off a hot attic and more. Controlling Wasps Around Fruit Trees Wasps … Read more
A Texas couple transformed their backyard into a pirate-themed playland. (Pirate Ship Playhouse Facebook) A simple wish for a pirate ship playhouse turned into a years-long quest that’s capturing the imaginations of both children and adults. Read to see how a Texas couple went somewhat “overboard” to transform a plain backyard into a nautical pirate … Read more
This week, learn how to remove thorny goathead weed and free a window that’s been painted shut. (arousa, Getty Images/N8tureGrl, Getty Images) Hour 1 In Hour 1, learn how to repair drywall cracks, eliminate funky front-loading washer odor and more. Repairing Cracked Drywall Small drywall cracks can be repaired with some light sanding and a … Read more
Hampton Bay’s Solar LED Flicker Flame Path Light enhances any walkway. (The Home Depot) Steps, walkways and heavily trafficked areas of your yard often require path lights to prevent accidents, but the cheap plastic models often don’t last and look somewhat haphazard. So Hampton Bay has introduced the Solar LED Flicker Flame Path Light that’s … Read more