Spring's almost here, and soon, it will be mowing season. Listen to learn about making sure your mower is ready to get the job done this year.

If you're thinking of buying a home, do some investigating first. Listen to learn about the value of a home inspection. 

When you're pruning limbs, do you find that the one you really need to trim is just outside your reach? Here's a simple way to solve that problem. 

Have you ever been in the middle of a project inside the house and realized that the one tool you needed was out in the garage or basement? Listen for the solution! 

Remodeling a room or series of rooms is never easy — it helps to have assistance and make an informed decision.

That’s what Karen in Indiana needs. She’s remodeling her kitchen / family room combination and she wants a budget-conscious, dog-friendly floor.

This is easy from two guys who both have hardwood floors and can attest: hardwood holds up. Ceramic or porcelain tiles also are durable, but you’ll need to apply grout, and that means much more maintenance.

Vinyl plank flooring, which goes down nicely over a wood subfloor, has come down in price, it’s do-it-yourself friendly, and it’s hard for dogs to damage.

But if you did damage one plank, just pull it up and put another one down ­— the flooring isn’t tongue-and-groove, and it doesn’t get much more user-friendly than that!

Listen to the Today’s Homeowner Podcast for more home improvement tips!

Don't you love finding another use for a common household item? Here are some interesting new uses for coffee filters. 

Have you been sweeping things under the rug all winter? This spring cleaning trick is sure to help! 

These spring chores will help your home run effectively and efficiently. Listen to this special-edition Today’s Homeowner Podcast to learn about them! Sponsored by The Home Depot.

• [1:58] Servicing A/C and heating systems
• [2:57] Cleaning gutters and downspouts
• [4:04] Cleaning and lubricating windows
• [6:24] Clearing lint from the dryer exhaust pipe
• [7:00] Lubricating door locks
• [9:28] Garden tool maintenance
• [10:08] Preparing flower beds
• [10:54] Adjusting ceiling fans
• [12:16] Pressure washing
• [12:57] Adding insulation
• [13:36] Organizing closets and decluttering
• [14:05] Dusting lampshades and ceiling fans
• [14:27] Renting an aerator for your yard
• [16:00] The importance of flipping your mattress
• [16:45] Inspecting your mailbox
• [17:20] Taking care of your indoor plants
• [18:07] Testing your sump pump

Wondering about the best way to remove built-up mold, mildew and hard water from shower doors, tracks and shower floor tiles?

First, consider the source of these issues. Many old-fashioned shower doors have deep tracks where water can sit and clog up the weep holes. This creates the perfect condition for mold and mildew to grow.

These days it seems almost everyone is watching their pennies to try and make ends meet. Listen to learn about a simple way to update your home without spending much money.