In this episode… As the saying goes, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and that’s certainly true when it comes to the choices Americans make in home décor. Tom & Leslie share results of a new survey where Americans voted on the worst home décor choices in the last 50 years – and yes, …
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Episode #1973: Garage Door Makeovers | Heated Driveways | Luxury Toilet Seats Under $200
In this episode… If your family is like most, you probably use the garage as much as your front door for access and security. But if your door is old and worn, it could not only be unsafe, it could also be providing easy access for intruders when you are away. Learn tips to update your …
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Episode #1972: 7 Home Remodeling Projects Under $1,000 | Quick Fix for Cracked Walls | Money Saving Heating Tips for Renters
In this episode… Do you have champagne home makeover dreams on a beer budget? We’ve got tips on 7 home remodeling projects you can do with less than a thousand bucks, coming up. Plaster walls are common in older homes – but cracks are almost as common after decades of settling. We’ll share a trick of the …
5 Ways To Stop Wasting Money Heating Your House
Learn 5 quick and easy tips that can help with your HVAC maintenance. Heating and air conditioning repair and maintenance will make your systems save energy, reduce operating costs and last longer.
How to Refinish a Hardwood Floor
If you’re fortunate enough to have beautiful, salvageable hardwood floors, refinishing them on your own is a definite DIY possibility. Here are the steps to take toward new life for your floor.
Green Roofing and Siding
Green roofing and siding is available in a variety of colors, materials and styles. Green roofing and siding materials are durable, look good on your home’s exterior, and are earth-friendly.
Baseboard Radiator Covers
I recently completed a huge renovation of my kitchen and living room space which included removing a wall, re-arranging the kitchen and creating craftsman window and door mouldings from scratch. I made my 1958 home look very updated and modern. The problem I have now is I left the original baseboard radiators, which so not …
Will Replacing Tub with Shower Impact Home Value?
It’s time to redo the tub/shower after 34 years. We built this 3 bedroom Cape as a young family. The children are grown and I am a widow and have no need for a tub. I would like a nice tiled shower with frameless, sliding barndoor type glass doors. BUT this is the only tub …
Episode #1970: Kitchen Lighting Tips | Best Generators | 30 Minute Home Improvements
If there’s one room you’d like to be bright and cheery, it’s the kitchen! We’ll have tips on lighting to keep that space looking bright – even when it’s dark outside. Plus…
- If winter storms and the power outages, they bring have you considering a generator, we’ve got tips to help you pick the best type of generator for your home.
- Ready to take on some home improvement projects, but don’t feel you have the time? Not possible! We’ll highlight several projects you can get done in 30 minutes or less!
Plus, answers to your home improvement questions about, storm door heat build up, copper pipes used in a flooring heating system, discharge of a sump pump, ways to lower energy costs, types of lighting for a garage door, installing a wood burning stove where one never existed.
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Best Heaters for a Garage: Forced Air, Infrared or Portable?
Find out how to add heat to your garage and extend its use all year long. Garage heating tips for selecting the best garage heater for your particular needs.
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4 Tips to Create a Spa-style Bath for Your Valentine
You can create spa luxury in an existing bathroom with a few easy improvements. Find out how to create spa style with new fixtures, hydronic heating, furnishings and accessories.
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How to Turn a Boring Bedroom into a Luxury Master Suite!
Learn how to remodel a bedroom into a master suite. Find out why you might choose to create an addition instead of expanding into a nearby bedroom to make a suite.
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Want to Make Valentine’s Flowers Last? Perk Them Up with Red Bull!
I went to the grocery store for milk and eggs. I left with a lesson in plant life.
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Best scratch-proof flooring for pets and children
We have hardwood floors that began scratching from the first moment the dogs and children began walking on them! They are now covered with literally hundreds of thousands of scratches. They have to go! We desperately need your advice to chose the correct wood look flooring that is the best scratch resistant out there. Would …
Best Options for Heating a Garage
I recently insulated my garage, and was looking to heat it for two reasons. One to do a few projects and second to heat the rooms above. I found two heaters; a radiant heater and a blue flame heater. I do have access to a gas line so plan on hooking it up to that. …
Moen Aromatherapy Handshower Delivers Pure Relaxation
Whether you’re fresh off a workout or feeling stressed from work, the best way to wash away the day is with a luxurious shower. Moen, the leader in water experiences in the home, is giving consumers the opportunity to enhance their “me” time with the new Moen® Aromatherapy Handshowers with INLY™ Technology. The Moen Aromatherapy Handshowers are …
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U by Moen™ Smart Faucet: Say Hello to Your New Kitchen Assistant
You walk into the kitchen to prepare a baby bottle, but your hands are already full holding your little one. With just a few words, your smart faucet provides the perfect amount and temperature of water – no more balancing act. Later, you’re rushing to get dinner prepared, but with a simple command, your pasta …
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5 Tips for Painting Perfection
Get tips on painting preparation. A good paint job can transform a room. A good painting plan means paint product choices, surface care, and choosing the right time of year to begin your painting project. Roll through the following painting preparation steps to come to a beautiful paint finish.
DIY or Go Pro? How to Know When You’re in Over Your Head
Tips to help decide if hiring a contractor or doing it yourself is the best way to get a project done. Learn how to access the complexity of the home improvement project, your own skills and the time you’ll need to get things done.
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Kitchen Lighting Design Techniques, Illuminated
Ample kitchen lighting, whether artificial or natural, makes cooking and other tasks much easier and also creates a warm, inviting space. Kitchens require three types of lighting: ambient, task, and accent. Learn the keys to good kitchen lighting design.
How to Get Rid of Mice in Your Home
Tips for rodent control in your house by preventing mice and rats from infesting.
Amazing Kitchen Makeovers You Won’t Need a 2nd Mortgage to Pay For!
Tips for cheap and easy kitchen remodeling projects. Find out how major kitchen renovations like cabinet hardware and door hardware can be completed on a small budget.
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Prevent Plumbing Explosions with this Frozen Pipe Checklist
Learn tips to prevent frozen pipes in the winter and avoid the resulting damage.
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Basement Waterproofing Tips | How to Fix a Wet Basement
Learn how to prevent and fix basement leaks and solve 99 percent of wet basement blues. These waterproofing improvements are inexpensive and can usually be done yourself or with a little help from your friends.
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