It must be quite unsettling if you always have to focus on home security. I feel super blessed to live in a part of the country that feels incredibly safe. Obviously, the town has its issues too, but they pale in comparison to the security concerns that are experienced in other parts of the country. … Read more
Learn the secret to removing vinyl wallpaper and how to prevent internal frost on windows. (3 Echoes Content Studio) Hour 1 Learn what trends are hot in kitchen remodeling, how to prevent internal frost on windows, the difference between refacing and refinishing cabinets and more. Big-Picture Kitchen Remodeling Trends for 2023 46 percent of homeowners surveyed … Read more
If the windows are the eyes of the home, then you’ll have to look up to have a staring match with clerestory windows. Pronounced clear story, this type of window is installed as a row of panes, usually fixed high above eye level on a wall. Clerestory windows are desirable in home design because they … Read more
Loctite’s new Tite Foam Window and Door Insulating Spray Foam Sealant eliminates drafty windows and doors. (The Home Depot) Drafty windows can be a major source of discomfort and can lead to higher energy bills. They let in cold air in the winter and hot air in the summer, making it difficult to maintain a … Read more
For all the attention given to home staging and curb appeal, never underestimate how much a clean house can impress buyers. Aside from scrubbing surfaces and floors to prep for an open house, there’s one thing your real estate agent would really, really like you to clean as well: your windows. For more content like … Read more
This week, hear how to replace two small windows with a large one and learn why cold weather can make propane less effective. (PC Photography, Getty Images/gmnicholas, Getty Images Signature) Note: Audio from the latest episode of “The Today’s Homeowner Radio Show” is available Sundays after 4 p.m. CST. Hour 1 Hear how to install … Read more
Weatherstripping adds a barrier between outside air and indoor living space, helping to block drafts that lead to high heating costs. (Duck® Brand) One of the quickest energy- and money-saving tasks you can do is weatherstrip your windows and doors. Weatherstripping is a piece of rubber, foam, metal or other material used to seal the … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. A couple of years ago, my partner and I bought our first house, an early 20th century fixer-upper bungalow in one of the most historic neighborhoods in our city. … Read more
Coolaroo Wheel-Operated Light Filtering PVC Exterior Shades can be used on windows, pergolas, patios, and porches, or anywhere else you would like to block sunlight. (The Home Depot) Outdoor roll-up blinds for your patio solve the problem of late afternoon and early-morning sun glare. No matter where you build your patio (or porch or pergola), … Read more
As an avid plant lover and collector, I’m always brainstorming new ways to display plants in my home, and one of my favorite ways involves utilizing hanging planters. I love that these pots get my plants off of the floors and surfaces in my space, and hanging planters add vertical interest to a room as … Read more