John Oozoonian is installing some outdoor flooring for a friend. He wants to know the best way to lay down porcelain tile on a concrete porch and walkway. Listen to learn how. Also on this episode: Danny’s Soil Mixture Recommendation for Raised...

Spring is a great time for outdoor projects, but often the process of building a pergola or pathway causes damage to the lawn the project is intended to help you enjoy.   All the traffic from feet and wheelbarrows beats the grass down and...

Since your mower’s been sitting idle for the last few months, it will need a little attention before you fire it up this Spring.   First, remove the spark plug wire before you check the blade for sharpness and balance. If the blade is...

Choosing the right type of paint can be just as important as picking a color.  One problem every home encounters is exposure to sunlight. UV rays will cause paint to fade, chalk and lose its original tint. Latex paint tends to resist these...

The old adage “you get what you pay for'' is never truer than when shopping for faucets.  No matter what style you’re looking for, I advise homeowners to always choose faucets with valve bodies made of brass rather than plastic. Making that...

The previous owners of Rhonda Marko’s stucco home in Naples, Fla., loved climbing jasmine growing around the front door. Rhonda, however, isn’t a big fan of the venturing vines.  She’s carefully removed the vines, but some small pieces are...

Here’s A Better Way to Roll Up a Rug People usually roll a rug from end to end, causing it to bend and crack in the middle. Not only does this make the rug awkward to carry, it could also damage the back of the rug. A better technique is to roll the...

Next time you’re trying to un-dimple carpet, try this.  Take a damp rag and place over the dimple, then use a steam iron on its “Cotton” setting and lightly press it over the spot, making sure to inject plenty of steam. It may take two or...

Here’s how to make a simple, effective dusting wand from a wire coat hanger and cotton sock.  Hold the hanger by the hook and with your other hand grab the center of the long horizontal wire at the bottom of the hanger. Pull the wire to...

Need a door that doesn’t take up a lot of space? A bi-fold door consists of two panels that are connected with leaf hinges. Because of this fact they take up half the space when they’re opened and they’re relatively easy to install.  Top...