Home Improvement

Listener’s Questions There are options to hiding scratches on vinyl siding. https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Linda-Clip.mp3 Linda has a 75-year-old bungalow style home with vinyl siding.  She recently hung a large metal decorative star on the outside.  Following a big wind storm, the star left unsightly scratch marks on the siding. Using an artist’s …

Today’s home security technology has amazing power to help protect our homes, businesses, and other property. Their protection makes them essential as a finishing touch at move-in time or whenever you see a need for enhanced protection. The difficulty with security features is that they aren’t always as aesthetically pleasing …

In addition to proper ventilation, understanding how to choose a respirator or dust mask will go a long way toward protecting your lungs and health. Home and garden projects frequently involve exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins — such as paint fumes, solvents, dust, adhesives, pesticides, and caustic cleaning products. …

Chalky paint is a trend that isn’t going away anytime soon. BEHR Chalk Decorative Paint makes it easy for DIYers to create a trendy look with less hassle. In recent years, it’s become popular to use chalky paint to refinish furniture and create an aged, antique look. That’s because this …

Honestly — who needs a high-priced sprinkler system when you’ve got this Simple Solution? Some of my favorite Simple Solutions involve using everyday items and finding new uses for them. In particular, I like to upcycle plastic bottles rather than recycle them, and that comes in handy for watering plants. If you’ve got a …

https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Gary.mp3 Gary wants to add a new vent fan into a bathroom.  The contractor he’s working with seems to be suggesting venting to the attic.  He’s not sure if that is the best option. Gary is absolutely right to question this contractor.  Without a doubt, a vent should never exhaust …

Previous articleThe Proper Way to Vent a Bathroom Fan Next articleHow to Tell If You’re Dealing With a Leak or Condensation Backed by his 40-year remodeling career, Danny served as the home improvement expert for CBS’s The Early Show and The Weather Channel for more than a decade. His extensive …

How to determine if moisture is from a leak or condensation. https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Wade-.mp3 How to tell the difference between a leak and a potential condensation issue. When there is moisture where it shouldn’t be in a home, mold, and mildew will quickly follow. Wade, a homeowner we spoke to says he’s …

Installing a dimmer switch is a great way to set the mood with lighting. Replacing a standard wall switch with a dimmer switch is a great way to improve the lighting in your home. Here’s how to install a dimmer switch: Turn off the power to the light and switch …