Danny Lipford chats about home fire safety with Steven Millhouse and Dwight Smith with Mobile Fire-Rescue. (3 Echoes Content Studio) October is National Fire Prevention Month, so this week, I’m chatting with Capt. Dwight Smith and Steven Millhouse with Mobile Fire-Rescue in Alabama about their top fire safety tips for homeowners. Once you’ve escaped a … Read more
Stone wool’s sound-absorbing and fire-resistant properties make for effective insulation. (ROCKWOOL) In this special Today’s Homeowner Podcast, we’re talking all about stone wool insulation with Dan Edelman, Rockwool’s National Business Development Manager. Stone wool insulation is fire-resistant and non-combustible, giving your family more time to safely escape a house fire. (ROCKWOOL) What is ROCKWOOL insulation? Dan: … Read more
Think outside the box and use Quikrete concrete products for more than just sidewalks. (3 Echoes Content Studio) Concrete products have evolved over the years and now you can use them for more than just driveways and patios. In this special-edition Today’s Homeowner Podcast, Danny speaks with Allison Hunt, social media director and marketing project … 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
Epoxy keeps a flag holder installed in stucco secure. (Adobe Stock) Want to display your patriotism, team pride, or personality? Fly a flag on the front of your home! But first, you’ll need to install a flag holder. If you live in a house with wood siding, it’s pretty straightforward to do. But what about stucco … Read more
In this special Today’s Homeowner Podcast, we’re discussing drywall with Matt Gallagher, the Product Manager of Gypsum Systems. When renovating or building a home, you tend to think about the finished product — what you see once the project is complete. But what’s inside your walls is just as important as the paint color and … Read more
Lawn plug aerators are a great way to give your yard some breathing room, but they damage sprinkler heads. (stock.adobe.com) A lawn plug aerator is an efficient tool to keep your lawn healthy and looking great. But before you start poking holes to give your grass some breathing room, it’s important to protect your sprinklers. … Read more
Lawn plug aerators are a great way to give your yard some breathing room, but they damage sprinkler heads. (stock.adobe.com) Lawn plug aerators are a great tool to get your yard looking its best. But before you start giving your lawn some breathing room, make sure your sprinklers won’t get damaged. A lawn plug aerator … Read more
No matter what mood Mother Nature is in, metal roofing offers your home protection. Crazy snow and ice storms, monster hurricanes, golf ball-sized hail, extreme heat and torrential downpours. Homeowners everywhere face unique climate challenges. In this special Today’s Homeowner podcast, I’m talking with Renee Ramey, Executive Director of the Metal Roofing Alliance. We’re setting … Read more
Can this retaining wall be repurposed for an attached garage wall? The short answer is no. (Photo by Johanna Carr) Johanna Carr from Maryland wants to add an attached garage to her home. A stacked stone-block retaining wall runs along the side of her house, and she’s wondering if she can build a new wall … Read more