This week, hear our advice for preventing slips on ice and space heater safety tips. (victorass88/-aniaostudio-, Getty Images) Hour 1 Listen to hear our space heater safety tips, advice for preventing slips on ice, how to fill in a gravel pothole, and more. Space Heater Safety Tips Never leave a space heater running unattended or … Read more
Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners. (American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning) Want to reduce your home’s utility bills and its carbon footprint? Switch your heating and cooling system to a heat pump! This energy-efficient system provides up to three times more heat than the energy they use. They also … Read more
A dual-fuel heating system keeps your home toasty and saves energy. (American Standard) There’s a delicate balance between keeping your family comfortable and controlling utility bills. With a dual-fuel heat pump system, you can stay warm — or cool — all year long without worrying about insane energy costs. This post is sponsored by American … Read more
Danny Lipford chats with Jeremy Moore from Lighthouse Electrical Designs on this week’s “Ask Danny podcast.” (3 Echoes Content Studio/ledmob.com) This week, electrical contractor and owner of Lighthouse Electrical Designs Jeremy Moore gives a crash course on what you need to know about your home’s electrical work. I’ve worked with his father for many years, … Read more
We’re helping a couple who aren’t strangers to do-it-yourself projects. Matt and Lindsey Binion bought their mid-1950s house in the midtown area of Mobile, Ala., a few years ago and have been busy making it their own ever since. After completely renovating their kitchen because of a water leak, they installed their old kitchen cabinets … Read more
Luxury vinyl tile is a durable and comfortable alternative to traditional tile floors. It’s easy to clean and it hides stains pretty well. Also, because it’s made from vinyl, it’s softer on your joints than rigid tile. Installing it yourself is easy, and can be done in just a weekend. Here’s how to do it. … Read more
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
Everyone loves the look of real wood flooring, but real wood can be easily damaged even with the best finish. Lifeproof’s new luxury vinyl plank flooring is designed to give you the look you want while it stands up to the bumps and scrapes of life. This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase 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
Light grout color makes this kitchen tile backsplash blend in seamlessly with the surrounding wall. (3 Echoes Content Studio) With so many grout colors available, choosing the best one for your project can be challenging. This post is sponsored by Custom Building Products. Aesthetically speaking, one of the most important decisions when choosing grout is … Read more