This week, learn how to clean old wallpaper and protect a wood-framed shower window from water damage. (Sandy Knollenburg/simplyzel, Getty Images) Hour 1 In Hour 1, hear our suggestions for matching wood posts to vinyl, cleaning old wallpaper, and more. Matching Wood Posts to Vinyl Matching these wooden support posts to the vinyl posts … Read more
In this episode of “Ask Danny,” we’re talking with Josh Hembree, general manager of Hembree Heating and Air Conditioning in Mobile, Alabama. In this week’s episode of “Ask Danny,” I’m talking with third-generation A/C pro Josh Hembree, general manager of Hembree Heating & Air Conditioning in Mobile, Ala. Josh Hembree is a third-generation A/C pro. … Read more
In this episode of “Ask Danny,” drywall expert Mark Rutherford shares his tips and techniques. (3 Echoes Content Studio) In Episode 4 of “Ask Danny,” I’m talking with my longtime friend and drywall expert Mark Rutherford — “The Drywall Guru.” Mark Rutherford installs drywall in a classic episode of Today’s Homeowner TV. (3 Echoes Content Studio) … Read more
When temperatures rise, your home air conditioner needs to be dependable. Staying comfortable is essential during the hottest months, so we teamed up with American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning to share these tips on whether to maintain or replace your AC. Plants growing on your AC’s condenser unit block airflow, which can lead to … Read more
Need ideas to turn your boring bathroom into a spa? These simple changes can transform any bathroom from a routine stop to a serene sanctuary! If you can, allow just natural light in your bathroom. (Poravute, Getty Images) 1. Get the Right Lighting Our first spa bathroom idea is one of the easiest, adds ambiance … Read more
It’s possible to install laminate flooring without removing baseboards. Laminate flooring is a cost-friendly way to update the look of your floors, but when installing it, you have to take into account the space it needs against baseboards. This type of flooring floats on top of the floor’s surface, so over time, it will expand … Read more
In our work as residential remodeling contractors over the past couple of decades, we have learned a few of the “hot spots” that consumers have when it comes to remodeling their homes. More and larger closets, lots of windows, spacious rooms and more electrical outlets always seem to top the “dream list”. While we believe … Read more
Picking the right face is essential with fiberglass insulation that has a vapor barrier facing. The facing contains a thin layer of asphalt, which acts as a vapor barrier to block moisture. It can also be made with Kraft paper or foil attached on one side. Properly insulated homes not only keep your family comfortable … Read more
Geary is concerned about some asbestos tape that has separated from the outside of his heating ducts and plenum on the forces-air heater in his 38-year-old home. The question: Is this a condition he should attend to, and if so, how? The asbestos tape was originally used to help hold the ducting together at the … Read more
When it comes to home maintenance changing a tub spout is about as simple as it gets. The variables related to installation are limited to two basic configurations: threaded connection type and slip connection type All you have to do is first determine which configuration exists at your tub. Then, proceed based on your findings. … Read more