5 Ways to Refresh Your Garage

For many homeowners, a garage is so much more than a place to park their car. That’s why it’s important to keep it clean and organized. Most folks focus on boosting their home’s curb appeal or renovating the kitchen when it’s time for improvements. But what about the garage? This space serve...
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Ep 31. Marble Wall Installations, Rusty Tub Drain, & Concrete Crumbling Concern

http://traffic.libsyn.com/todayshomeownerpodcast/TH_Podcast_ep_31.mp3 On this week’s podcast: • Listen for a number of tips to help install just about anything on a ceramic or cultured marble wall.• A homeowner has rust forming on the drain in her cast iron tub. How she can approach this probl...
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10 Edible Flowers to Grow in Your Garden

Bee balm is an edible flower that is native to North America. (DepositPhotos) Want to wow your guests at cookouts? Then try serving up your meals with edible flowers! There are many edible flowers that can be great additions to your favorite recipes, from garnishes to seasonings to the main course. ...
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Trenching vs. Boring to Install Underground Utilities

Both trenching and boring have distinct advantages and disadvantages, so the decision of which to use will ultimately boil down to your budget and the layout of your property. (DepositPhotos) Before you hire a contractor to install underground utilities, you should know there are two primary ways to...
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How to Build a Grill Shelter

How-To Videos Video Playback Not Supported By: Thomas Boni A grill shelter provides additional architectural interest and protects your grill from the elements. How to Build a Grill Shelter There’s nothing like grilling outside with family and friends, but you also want to protect that grill from ...
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Ep 26. Widening a Doorway & House Ventilation Strategies

http://traffic.libsyn.com/todayshomeownerpodcast/TH_Podcast_ep_26_draft.mp3 On this week’s podcast: • We’re talking about widening an existing doorway and the considerations to keep in mind when tackling this type of project.• A homeowner’s bedroom is right above a garage and it’s gettin...
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Behind the DIY: An Alternative to Expensive Flooring

Painting a subfloor is an affordable alternative to adding store-purchased flooring. If you don’t like your floors, there’s an easy, affordable alternative to covering them: paint them! You can paint wood flooring, as one option, but if you just have the subfloor to work with, you can paint that...
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