Today’s Homeowner Radio Podcast | October 22, 2022

This week, hear how to fill in scratches on a wood floor, relevel a brick walkway, and more. (Joanne Millum/Terri Dudley) Hour 1 Listen to hear how to fill in scratches on a wood floor, relevel a brick walkway, and more. Fixing Scratched Floors Scratches on wood floors are an eyesore, but you can lessen … Read more

Outdoor Fireplace: Create a Focal Point For Your Patio

An outdoor fireplace transforms your yard into a bonafide living area and increases your home’s value.  Whether you’re having a gathering with friends or unwinding after a long day, an outdoor fireplace is an investment that you will enjoy for many years.  This post is sponsored by Pavestone.  In This Article An outdoor fireplace can … Read more

Backyard Paradise: Open Floor Plan for the Great Outdoors

This week, we’re in Charlotte, North Carolina, to create a beautiful outdoor area for our Backyard Paradise contest winners. Courtney Claugus was selected as the lucky winner of our Backyard Paradise contest, so we’re giving her and her husband Adam’s backyard a makeover with help from our friends at Quikrete and Pavestone. Read on to … Read more

Quikrete Calculators: Get Concrete Answers and More

Quikrete’s calculators eliminate any guesswork when purchasing building materials for home projects. (Photo provided by Quikrete) Concrete is a cornerstone element for any home project. For many homes, it’s literally the foundation upon which they are built. Concrete is also a key ingredient of hardscape elements to enhance your backyard; it provides a solid entrance … Read more

Two Patios are Better Than One

Jerry and Shay’s backyard is big enough for them to enjoy, but something is missing. Their small patio offers little space for entertaining guests, and their old firepit is secluded from any seating. But that’s OK. Because when your patio is tiny, just create another one! That’s just what we’re doing on this episode of Today’s … Read more

Patio Seating Inspiration: How to Build Paver Chairs

Having enough seating for your outdoor entertaining space is essential to ensure your guests are comfortable. These chairs made from RumbleStone blocks make a great addition to any patio, particularly those made of pavers. To create your own paver patio chair, first take small, medium, and large RumbleStone blocks and lay them out in a … Read more

High-End Patio Seating: How to Create Chairs with Pavers

Patio seating comes in many materials and price ranges — which can be good and bad. For instance, ready-to-assemble outdoor furniture may be functional, but it also looks off-the-rack. And like everybody else’s outdoor furniture. Whether you entertain a lot or just want a backyard paradise to personally enjoy, creating a set of paver chairs … Read more

How to Build an Outdoor Countertop

If your outdoor space needs a countertop, look no further than concrete mix to make one that’s stylish and will stand the test of time. Concrete is durable and easy to clean, which makes it the perfect building material for a countertop, especially one that you will use outdoors. So, whether you need a prep … Read more