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

Poison-Free Rat Control in Just Two Steps!

Poison-free rat control is possible. You can keep those pests out and pets safe with this Simple Solution. Rats can get into holes as small as the size of their heads. Not only can they fit into tiny holes, but they also chew open smaller holes to fit inside them.  Rats chew constantly because their … Read more

DeWalt Compact Impact Driver Is Tiny But Powerful

The DeWalt Compact Impact Driver is the tiny tool you need when working in cramped spaces. If you’ve ever used an impact driver, you know how much it can speed up any project that needs many screws. The ATOMIC 20-Volt MAX Cordless Brushless Compact 1/4 in. Impact Driver by Dewalt is perfect for framing, decking, … Read more

Today’s Homeowner Radio Show | April 30, 2022

In this week’s show, we give advice on fixing an old door frame, how to repair a shifting concrete landing and what to do to get rid of pet stains on a hardwood floor. A burglar caused this damage to James Myers’ door, and now he’s wondering how he can fix this without replacing it. … Read more

Outta Sight, Zoom-Friendly Home Office

This week we’re helping a young couple, who both work from home, create some separation between work and home life.  Rachael and Brian Ledbetter recently returned to their hometown of Mobile, Ala., and bought their dream home. The house is a perfect fit for them except one small thing is missing — a second home … Read more

Building a Zoom-Friendly Home Office

This week we’re helping a young couple, who both work from home, create some separation between work and home life.  Rachael and Brian Ledbetter recently returned to their hometown of Mobile, Ala., and bought their dream home. The house is a perfect fit for them except one small thing is missing — a second home … Read more

Hampton Bay Smart Fan Controls Breeze Plus Lighting!

The smart ceiling fan has come a long way over the years. It first started with a remote control to turn the fan on and off, and now, you have even more options to control at your fingertips!  Choose from six lighting options with the Hampton Bay Fanelee Smart Color Changing Ceiling Fan. Customized Lighting … Read more

Hampton Smart Fan Controls Breeze Plus Lighting!

The smart ceiling fan has come a long way over the years. It first started with a remote control to turn the fan on and off, and now, you have even more options to control at your fingertips!  Choose from six lighting options with the Hampton Bay Fanelee Smart Color Changing Ceiling Fan. Customized Lighting … Read more

Fast Fix for a Stripped Screw Hole

If your door hinges are loose and you can’t tighten your wood screws, your screw hole has become stripped.  Wood screw holes become stripped when the fibers around the hole deteriorate. This could be from overscrewing, putting too much weight on the screw, or expansion and contraction from the weather. Stripped screw holes can make … Read more

Today’s Homeowner Radio Show | April 23, 2022

Faded red brick can be restored! (pixabay) Restoring Red Brick Color Has muriatic acid faded your dark red brick color? Because is such a strong material, we always caution people when they use it. There is a way to restore that red brick color. Assuming it’s a nice clean surface but it’s just faded, use … Read more