Pool coping keeps water from damaging a pool’s outer shell. (TerryJ, Getty Images Signature) Pool coping creates a barrier around a pool’s edge to protect it from the surrounding surface and keep water from damaging the outer shell. While the coping prevents water damage, the pool water can sometimes leave calcium deposits behind. This is … Read more
You can use your outdoor space even when it’s raining by adding a roof to a pergola. A pergola roof protects you from pop-up storms, so you can extend your time outdoors. Tyler Schwall in Mobile, Ala., wants to install a tin roof over his pergola. But before he does this, he wants to know … Read more
Repointing the brick on this historic home will help the exterior upkeep for longer. (Photo by Scott Evans) Repointing brick is the process of renewing the pointing, or external mortar joints, in between them. Over time, weather deteriorates the mortar, which could then cause water to leak inside the brick wall. Repointing a historic brick … 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
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
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
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
In this special episode of the Today’s Homeowner Podcast, I’m talking with Brittany Lapidus, Product Manager at Shurtape Technologies, LLC. Shurtape makes all of Duck Brand’s products, which include home weatherization solutions. Weatherization simply refers to preparing your home for extreme temperature changes that could affect its energy efficiency. All of these tasks are easy … Read more
Moving out doesn’t have to be stressful. You just need a plan — and the right moving products. (©3M) [0:27]: The importance of planning your move [1:15]: Meet the 3M products that make moving easier [4:54]: Why you should use Command Hooks [8:04]: The packaging tape you need to prevent your boxes from popping open … Read more