Home Improvement

Hannah needs to know where her septic tank is. Danny and Joe welcome callers’ questions each week on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show.   Here’s a question from our Feb. 08 broadcast: https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hannah.mp3 Hannah recently purchased a home with a septic tank. She wants to build a storage shed in …

Freezing temperatures can harm, and even kill, plants. Gardeners often worry about the threat of freezing temperatures and frosts that can harm or even kill plants and damage crops. Here’s what you need to know to protect tender plants from extreme winter weather. Extreme cold weather affects plants differently. What …

(DepositPhotos) On this Week’s Podcast: Circuit Breaker Fixes What do you do if your circuit breaker keeps tripping? This is a big trial-and-error job unless you take our advice on how to get the job done. If you are ever uncomfortable dealing with any electrical work then you should always …

Frozen pipes can lead to burst pipes, an expensive problem. One of the worst — and most expensive — problems homeowners fear is frozen and burst pipes. Here’s what you need to know, including how you can prevent pipes from freezing and how to treat frozen ones. Are All Pipes …

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 hands-on experience and understanding of the industry make him the go-to source for all things having to do with the home …

Making DIY projects together is a fun activity for couples. Tackling DIY projects together is a great couples activity. You might have heard the saying, “The family that plays together stays together” — it rings true because quality time strengthens every relationship, whether it’s a father and daughter or husband …

Lutron’s Sunnata solves the common problems of other dimmer switches. Dimmer switches are great additions to your living spaces because they allow you to change a room’s atmosphere with the light’s intensity. Want a more intimate setting for a date night or formal dinner with friends? Just adjust the dimmer …

We’re helping Chuck and Margy Bartle renovate a well-worn sunroom to create a rustic retreat. This 1970s-era house with a golf course view is home to Chuck and Margy Bartle, who bought it just a little over four years ago. The sunroom has always been a thorn in Margy’s side, …

This 1970s-era house with a golf course view is home to Chuck and Margy Bartle, who bought it just a little over four years ago. The sunroom has always been a thorn in Margy’s side, so that’s the project we’re tackling.   Margy wants a rustic sunroom with more flair, …