2022 has been a year of incredible makeovers here at Today’s Homeowner. Here are our favorite before-and-after transformations from the past year. This front porch now invites you to pull up a chair and enjoy the view. (3 Echoes Content Studio) 5. Front Porch Makeover Mike and Leigh Ann have a beautiful piece of property … Read more
Sustainable living protects our ecosystem and preserves natural resources for future generations — and it improves the quality of our lives. Living “green” means being aware of how your actions affect the environment and those around you. Then, you can take everyday actions to improve outcomes. This may sound like a tall order, but this … Read more
Kelly and Jennifer Foster love improving their home, but their closet has them stumped — what’s good for him isn’t necessarily good for her. So, we’re creating a custom closet system to maximize storage space in a couple’s divided closet. The Projects The shelves on Jennifer’s side of the closet create space for purses, shoes … Read more
Everyone loves a tile backsplash, but not everyone is a fan of the work and mess that goes into them. This new peel-and-stick backsplash from MSI gives you the look of a real tile backsplash without all the hassle. This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product from these links, we will earn … Read more
Pouring a concrete slab can be a challenging job. Poor planning and lazy execution will result in a structurally deficient slab that also looks bad. For a slab that will last for decades, avoid these five common mistakes many make when pouring a concrete slab. Slightly sloping the concrete slab form allows for drainage. (3 … Read more
If you work on projects with small parts, the biggest challenge can be seeing what you’re working on. Ryobi’s solved this dilemma with its new clamping magnifying glass with light. This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product from these links, we will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. … Read more
If you work on projects with small parts, the biggest challenge can be seeing what you’re working on. Ryobi’s solved this dilemma with its new clamping magnifying glass with light. This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product from these links, we will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. … Read more
A spool of nylon string can be used for many things — general crafting, fishing and hunting, and laying mason lines. When used for masonry, it’s one of the simplest quickest and most accurate ways to create a perfectly straight line. That’s why a spool of nylon string is often sold as mason’s line — because … Read more
Did you know you can recycle coffee grounds for plants to use in your garden? Horticulturists praise coffee grounds for acidifying soil and enhancing plant growth. Coffee grounds are slightly acidic (5.5 to 6.8 pH), so certain acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons and gardenias love them. Azaleas prefer soil with a pH of 5 to … Read more
Did you know you can recycle coffee grounds for plants to use in your garden? Horticulturists praise coffee grounds for acidifying soil and enhancing plant growth. Coffee grounds are slightly acidic (5.5 to 6.8 pH), so certain acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons and gardenias love them. Azaleas prefer soil with a pH of 5 to … Read more