Today’s Homeowner Radio Show Podcast | January 7, 2023

This week, hear how to replace rotten soffit and keep an old paint color from showing through. (LindaCharlton, Getty Images Signature/georgejportfolio, Canva) Hour 1 Hear how to keep an old paint color from showing through, what to do about peeling paint on a bathtub and more. Covering Old Paint Color Proper prepwork and the right … Read more

This Roof Patch Works in Wet and Dry Settings

A roof patch is one of those things you often don’t know that you need to do until it’s raining. That’s why Henry designed its 212 Clear All-Purpose Patch to work in both wet and dry conditions.  This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product from these links, we will earn a small … Read more

Ask Danny | Ep. 2: Insider Answers on Metal Roofing

In Episode 2 of “Ask Danny,” metal roofing expert Todd Miller gives us some insider tips and information about installation, energy efficiency and style options. Todd Miller, president of Isaiah Industries, has more than 40 years of experience in the metal roofing industry. (Photo courtesy Todd Miller) About Todd Miller Todd Miller is president of … Read more

Metal Roof Coatings: Different Finishes Offer Exceptional Performance

Stone-coated metal roofing, left, offers the look of traditional shingles with the durability of metal. A painted metal roof provides a pop of color with long-lasting protection. Interested in replacing your roof or looking to choose a roof for a new home? Stone-coated metal roofing offers the look of shingles with the benefit of metal’s … Read more

Metal Roof Protects Louisiana Couple’s Home During Hurricane Ida

When David and Ruby LeBlanc starred on a Today’s Homeowner television episode that featured an exterior renovation and metal re-roofing on their Cut Off, Louisiana home, they had no idea it would become the best insurance for Hurricane Ida, which would arrive shortly later. The re-roofing project — and episode — was completed just weeks … Read more

How to Spring Clean a Metal Roof

Keep your metal roof in prime condition with a good spring cleaning. A good spring cleaning can up your home’s curb appeal and prepare it for the coming summer season. Many projects that make the biggest impact are easy enough for homeowners to tackle themselves. That’s especially true for homes with metal roofs. Asphalt roofs … Read more

Metal Roofing: Protection in All Climates

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

Prepare Your Home: Wildfire Protection Season Starts Now

A wildfire burns in the background of a fire danger sign in the Organ Mountains of New Mexico. (DenisTangneyJr./ Getty Images Signature) PORTLAND, Ore. (April 18, 2022) — Wildfire home protection should be your top priority if you live in an area with frequent wildfires. The peak season is coming, and experts say it’s likely … Read more

Portland, Oregon Home Wins Metal Roofing Competition

A dark standing-seam metal roof complements this home’s clean lines with its unique Northwest modern style. PORTLAND, Ore.— A home renovation in Portland, Ore., combines performance and aesthetics, and that’s why it won the Metal Roofing Alliance’s fourth-quarter Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition for 2021. Given the home’s location in a region that receives … Read more

Hurricane Ida No Match for Louisiana Couple’s Metal Roof

Left: Ruby LeBlanc, of Cut Off, Louisiana, observes Hurricane Ida’s damage in her neighborhood. Right: Ruby and David LeBlanc’s new metal roof saved their home from destruction. When David and Ruby LeBlanc starred on a Today’s Homeowner television episode that featured an exterior renovation and metal re-roofing on their Cut Off, Louisiana home, they had … Read more