Being Salt Wise Will Reduce Salt Pollution
Salt pollution has become a problem. Salt pollutes drinking water sources, aids some invasive species, damages infrastructure and causes soil problems. Municipalities are using less salt on roads but did you know that every bag of salt used in a water softener also ends up in the environment? In this video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV, we […]
Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For January
Here are your Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For January: General walk through: Check for heat loss, weatherstripping, loose or open storm windows or doors. Check window function and locking mechanisms. Lubricate locks with WD-40 if sticky. Change/clean air filter in furnace. Check temperature and pressure gauges if you have a boiler. Check/add salt to water softener. […]
Preventing And Removing Ice Dams
The start of winter means crazy weather: snow, sleet, freezing rain and temps that can fluctuate from the 40’s to the single digits. All of that means it’s ice dam season. What you think are beautiful icicles hanging from your roof are actually the beginning of an ice dam which can cause major damage if […]
A Heat Pump Will Cut Energy Costs And Emissions
It’s been estimated that 40% of greenhouse gas emissions comes from burning fossil fuels and 40% of that comes from fossil fuel heating systems. You can lower your energy costs and cut greenhouse gas emissions by replacing your old fossil fuel furnace with a heat pump. In this video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV, HVAC specialist […]
Stabilizing A Sinking Foundation
The entire weight of a home and its contents rests on its foundation. Over time, changing seasons, weather extremes and changes in subsoil can cause the foundation to sink. If you have cracks in basement walls or if doors and windows start to stick, these are telltale signs that it might be happening to your […]
Roof Tear Off And Replacement
The calendar may say December but there are still homeowners replacing their roof before the harsh winter arrives. In this video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV, we’ll tear off and replace an asphalt shingle roof as host Stuart Keith catches up with Andrew Larson and his crew from Larson Home Services. Watch as they tear off the old roof with minimal disruption […]
Happy Thanksgiving 2024
As we approach Thanksgiving Day, many of us have plenty to be thankful for: good health, family and friends and a nice home. We hope that all travelers arrive safely to enjoy the holiday and wish everyone Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Today’s Home Remodeler TV! When family and friends gather, indoor air quality becomes […]
How To Be Salt Wise With Your Water Softener
Salt pollution is becoming a problem. It affects drinking water sources, damages infrastructure and causes soil problems. As winter approaches, many municipalities will be using less salt on roadways but every bag of salt used in a water softener also ends up in the environment. In this video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV, we’ll show how […]
How To Insulate A Garage Wall
If there’s a cold wall inside your home, it’s probably the one on the other side of your garage. Watch this video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV to see how to fix the problem. The professionals from Rockweiler Insulation show how to insulate an interior garage wall to save energy and make your home more […]
Natural Landscaping Design And Installation
A natural landscaping design that incorporates native plants can enhance your property while being more resistant to weather extremes. In this video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV, we cover natural landscaping design and installation as host Stuart Keith meets with the pros from Kittleson Landscape. First, we’ll visit a commercial project in a prairie setting to […]