Home Improvement

Do you have a hard time keeping strays and neighborhood dogs off your lawn? Here are some of the most effective things you can do to keep your lawn dog-free. | Photo Credit: Adobe Stock, © Lindsay_Helms If you’re a homeowner who puts a lot of effort and attention into …

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Cleaning your home doesn’t have to be complicated — not when you have a plan. (DepositPhotos) Are you ready for spring cleaning, but feeling overwhelmed? These 5 house-cleaning tips will save you time and energy — and they might even make some chores fun! Purchase all the cleaning products you’ll …

The secret to an inviting small garden is to keep it simple but picturesque. (DepositPhotos) Taking in the sights and smells of a small garden can be relaxing. The trick, however, is creating the feeling of a vast expanse, especially with limited space. So, what’s the magic formula? Here are …

Before you start the home-buying process, you need to understand how financing a home works. (DepositPhotos) People interested in buying a home are often overwhelmed with all the information they need to know about the process. To save time and money, you need a basic overview of home finance options. …

Hour 1 Audio Playback Not Supported Hour 2 Audio Playback Not Supported Today’s Homeowner Radio Listener QuestionsSpray foam insulation being installed in an attic.Should I Vacate After Spray Foam is Installed?Jim needs advice before scheduling for a spray foam installation project.  He wants to know how long he would have …

Cleaning debris from in between deck boards or from expansion joints in sidewalks doesn’t have to be time-consuming and tedious. Take a 2-inch-long metal L-hook and screw it into the end of a push-broom handle. Next, use the broom to brush the surface clean, then turn the broom around and …

There is an option to eliminating a squeaky floor without pulling the carpet. (DepositPhotos) Danny and Joe welcome callers’ questions each week on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show. Here’s a question from our March 28 broadcast: https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Debbie-Squeek-no-more.mp3 Debbie has a squeaky floor problem.  Can she fix the floor without having …

Do you clean your kitchen faucet’s aerator? Not many homeowners do! (DepositPhotos) You’ve checked everything off your spring cleaning to-do list. Your floors are spotless, closets decluttered and ceiling fans dust-free. But what about your kitchen and bath areas? Here are five areas you’re likely neglecting to clean, which could …