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S Hate waiting for your shower water to heat up? Hot water recirculation pumps can help, delivering hot water to faucets almost immediately. We’ll tell you how it works and what it takes to install one in your own house. Do dishes come out of your dishwasher dirtier than when they went in? …
Are you living with the heating system that was in your house when you bought it? Old furnaces and boilers can be inefficient. We help you figure out if a replacement or conversion to another tup of heat is worth it. If you’ve shopped for a house in what’s been a crazy market, …
SHOW NOTES: For renters, heat is a big expense you might feel you can’t change. We’ll share tips to save money heating your apartment that won’t require any major changes and make you a lot more comfortable. Do have a deck with cracked or splintery boards that needs a refresh? We share tips …
SHOW NOTES: Just about time to wrap up gardening for the year. But if you had a greenhouse, you can extend your gardening well into the Fall! Plus, you can start back up even earlier next spring. We’ll share the best DIY Greenhouse Kits to hook you up with a 4-season crop of …
SHOW NOTES: Buying new replacement windows can be confusing. But if you learn how to read a single label that’s required for every new window, finding the best window becomes instantly simplified. We walk you through what to look for. Leftover paint can feel like a headache when every other aspect of a …
Over the winter, garages get pretty gross. Between the stuff that never quite gets put away from last fall …
You can flush away a pile of cash upgrading your bathroom. Luckily, you don’t have to. We’ve got 4 …
Small kitchens can be tough places to work in. But a few modest updates can make small kitchens feel bigger and …
Building a Shed is a fun DIY project. But did you know that whether the shed is wood, steel or vinyl, just ONE …
As we say goodbye to winter, now is a good time to take a look at your driveway to see what winter’s road salt left …
DIY’rs are ramping up their projects this Spring with 84% planning to take on even tougher projects in 2021 than last …
Are you ready for a new washing machine? We’ll take a look at the most popular features and help you decide which …
Hearing crazy house sounds from your home’s plumbing, water heater or heating systems? We explain the cause of …
While most folks focus on how their landscape looks they may not be as focused on their “LIGHT” scape! With the …
When it comes to the topic of home improvement, there’s often more bad advice than sage wisdom – and that bad advice …
Picking the perfect paint color is a great way to brighten up any room but finding that wow color really makes the …
If you’re a renter, you may think you’re stuck with your kitchen. Not so! We’ll share 5 non-destructive …
Farmhouse décor is more popular than ever. Tom & Leslie help you get started with ideas for eco-friendly …
High-efficiency washers are on the rise, and Energy Star-certified dryerscan cut energy by an impressive 25% — …
If there’s one room you’d like to be bright and cheery, it’s the kitchen! We’ll have tips on kitchen lighting …
If you’ve ever thought of adding hardwood floors to your home, you might be surprised to know that some hardwoods …
In 2020 millions of us took on projects to INVEST in the NEST! Now that well we’re into the new year, there’s no …
In floor heating is one of the best and most comfortable ways to heat a house. We walk you through 3 options …
Would you like to do a better job of taking care of your home but just don’t have the time? We’ve got 30 home …
If you’ve been feeling winter drafts whip through your windows, we walk you through a simple checklist to help you …
A little bit on paint goes a long way, especially when you apply the new 2021 Color of the Year! If you are …
Does your laundry room feel dark, cluttered and disorganized and maybe even a bit dangerous? We’ve got tips for safe …
The right combination of kitchen lighting can beautify your space while improving the functionality of work …
Tired of chilly floors? Adding radiant heat to your home’s floor can provide a for a very comfortable and energy …
