This week, learn tips for preventing buckling floors and removing wall mirrors. (Banepx, Getty Images/DmitriiSimakov, Getty Images) Hour 1 In Hour 1, listen to learn about fire concerns with open floor plans, fixing a sticky vinyl floor and more. Fire Safety and Open Floor Plans Open floor plans are easy on the eyes, but they … Read more
Alta Forest Products’ Premium Treated Dog-Ear Fence Pickets add beauty and privacy to your yard. (Image via The Home Depot) If you’ve ever installed a privacy fence you know how tedious it can be to attach one picket after another. And it’s even worse with warped or twisted wood. So the folks at Alta Forest … Read more
In this week’s episode, we provide solutions for out-of-control Asiatic jasmine and a dripping range hood. (Carey Bradley, Today’s Homeowner Media/Osvaldo Maldonado, Getty Images/BillionPhotos) Hour 1 In Hour 1, we share a listener’s tip on how to track down rats in an attic, offer solutions for an invasive ground cover and more. Tracking Down Rats … Read more
Simple lifestyle changes can conserve water, one of our most precious resources, and save money. (aristotoo, Getty Images Signature) Water conservation is fast becoming a priority for many homeowners. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that leaks account for 9,400 gallons of water wasted each year. That’s about the amount of water needed to wash more … Read more
Water conservation is fast becoming a priority for many homeowners. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that leaks account for 9,400 gallons of water wasted each year. That’s about the amount of water needed to wash more than 300 loads of laundry. Whether your reason for conserving water is mandated because of a drought or to … Read more
Lawn and landscape expert Sid Sexton is back to talk more about pruning, landscaping and shrubs. In this week’s episode of “Ask Danny,” Sid Sexton is back to tell us how to plant shrubs and give some advice on pruning crape myrtles. Sid is the founder of Sexton Lawn & Landscape in Daphne, Ala., and … Read more
Making your house look great at the first glance doesn’t have to be a costly investment. These simple and affordable curb appeal ideas can update your home while boosting its appeal to visitors and potential buyers. This house number wall planter adds natural texture to a brick exterior. (3 Echoes Content Studio) 1. Dress Up … Read more
Backyard gardening can improve your mental health with minimal effort on your part. Join landscape designer and Done-In-A-Weekend Projects host Doug Scott to learn how. This post is sponsored by Exmark. Gardening can take your mind off of daily stresses. (happy_finch, Getty Images) Benefits of Backyard Gardening The positive impacts of gardening are almost endless, … Read more
Concrete garden spheres add curb appeal or enhance your backyard with whimsical hardscaping. Think of them as a modern interpretation of the classic garden gnome! This post is sponsored by Quikrete Nestle these spheres between plants or use them to accent porch steps or the patio. No matter where you put them, they’ll make a … 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