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Every summer, the #1 danger for children is drowning! Tom & Leslie share a pool safety system you can put in place to help makes sure that tragedy never strikes close to home. It’s National Garage Sales Day and that time of year when millions of folks transform their garages and yards into …
Want to refresh your home with new décor but aren’t sure if your budget is ready to handle the hit. We’ll share 5 ways to save lots of money decorating your home sweet home. The real estate market is very hot and for first time home buyers, that makes it even tougher to …
During summer’s hottest months, buying a pool may seem like a pretty good idea. But several pool pitfalls that can lead to a real financial soaking. Tom & Leslie share dos and don’ts. If you’ve ever picked up lumber for a project that measure 2 by anything (like 2×4, 2×8 and so on) …
Learn how to keep your lawn green and healthy through the hottest months of the summer, plus how to handle droughts or water restrictions. Drain clogs can be a real hassle – but they don’t have to be complicated to free up. We’ll share quick solutions to get things flowing. If you love …
Most kitchen renos are expensive. But there’s actually a lot you can do yourself over a single weekend that can deliver a big impact without a big budget. We share a checklist of low-cost kitchen remodeling projects that deliver the biggest impact. If your patio is worn, weathered or even cracked, we’ll share …
Spaces under outdoor decks can be dark, dirty wastelands! But with a deck ceiling, you can drain the rain and …
On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing better than sitting out on the porch… until the mosquitoes arrive! …
Have you made energy saving improvements that upped your home’s “green” factor? Those improvements can help you …
Do you feel like your A/C just isn’t doing the job it should? We’ll share a trick of the trade you can use to …
Every summer deck collapses are tragically common. We’ll share the top 5 reasons decks fall down along with …
Want to update your kitchen this summer?Updating the layout at the same time can deliver updated functionality and …
A tree in your landscape can be a thing of beauty. But after it’s gone, the stump left behind – not so much! …
Want to outsmart would-be burglars with more than just a fake rock. Tom and Leslie share the sneakiest hiding spots …
Are your kitchen cabinets tired and worn? Tom and Leslie tell you how to choose new cabinets that’ll step up …
Backyard decks can bring added value to your home but costly mistakes can quickly take that away. Get tips on …
Mosquitoes can really suck the fun out of your summer activities, that’s why we are sharing some tips on how to get …
Summer sun and storms can cause serious damage to your roof. Find out how to spot and stop leaks before they happen. …
Find out how to step up your outdoor living space with step-by-step tips on how to can build your very own fire pit. …
Security cameras can protect our homes during our vacation but only with the right placement. Tom and Leslie share …
Looking for an easy DIY way to spruce up the backyard? Arbors and Pergolas are a great feature to add to any yard …
If you’d love to have a backyard pool but can’t afford it, don’t have the time to care for it or …
Summertime is finally here which means more time out on the deck. Tom and Leslie walk you through the …
Outdoor kitchens are more popular than ever. We’ll share a system you can use to construct it yourself that’s as …
Built-in, backyard firepits are really hot right now. With just a bit of planningyou can build a firepit yourself. We …
A pizza garden is a fun way to get the whole family involved in gardening. Kids get a kick out of growing their own …
Summary LL Flooring is a national name in flooring with over 400 locations and a team of flooring experts and digital tools, all …
The Spring real estate market is well underway and more urban dwellers than ever heading to the suburbs for space and …
There’s a lot of focus on Spring cleaning this time of year but rather than treat this like one big dusty holiday, …
Did you know one dandelion plant can make up to 15,000 weed seeds? If you want to win the battle against these green …
