Before you fire up the grill this summer, be sure it’s clean. Not just to impress your guests, but to keep it safe. Grease build-up in a grill leads to those nasty flare-ups that are dangerous and can ruin a good steak. On a gas grill, that means...

Are you ready to take your Spring cleaning to a new level? We will tell you about a cleaning chore you have never tackled, but you probably should!

Are you planning to do some building to make your backyard better? Join us for some tips for backyard building!

Are your backyard parties being ruined by gnats? Join us for some tips on how to keep them away!

Crazy snow and ice storms, monster hurricanes, golf ball-sized hail, extreme heat and torrential downpours. Homeowners everywhere face unique climate challenges. In this special Today’s Homeowner podcast, I'm talking with Renee Ramey, Executive...

Paint and varnish can go bad or dry up even in a tightly sealed can because there’s always some air trapped inside the can. So, a half full paint can... is also half full of air. And that air causes the paint to dry and form a skin on its surface....

Whether you call it kitchen soffit or furr down, here’s what you need to consider before removing it. Also on this episode: Retiling a Bathroom Floor Resurfacing a Basement Killing Mold Under a House Best New Product The Hampton Smart Fan not only...

Caulk not only improves the appearance of a paint job, it also seals out moisture and drafts.  But sometimes caulk joints fail because the crack they cover is too wide. If a gap is more than a quarter inch wide  you'll want to first fill the...

A rain barrel is a great tool to replace that water usage because it allows you to harvest rainfall to water the landscape.  Start with a sturdy 32 gallon plastic garbage can. Drill a hole near the bottom to install a spigot so you can attach a...

One of the challenges for people who like to garden is finding space to store their tools. Particularly long handled tools like rakes, hoes and shovels. Try this. Buy several threaded eye hooks and several “J “ hooks at the hardware store. Screw...