Fixing A Home’s Damaged Foundation
Maybe you heard about “ice quakes” during our recent bout with the Polar Vortex. They occur when a rapid drop in temperature causes water in the ground to freeze until it expands and bursts. Over time, the changing seasons and changes in subsoil can cause a home’s foundation to settle. If your house has cracks […]
Make Sure Your Home Is Properly Insulated
If the recent cold snap caused you to jack up your thermostat, it could be because your home is not properly insulated. The older your home is, the more likely you are to have spots without enough insulation or maybe no insulation at all! Today’s video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV covers insulation options for […]
Today’s Home Remodeler TV Schedule: Feb. 9-10
Here’s this weekend’s TV Schedule for Today’s Home Remodeler: Minneapolis MN: Saturday, February 9 at 5:00 am on WCCO TV-4. Madison WI: Saturday, February 9 at 11:00 am and Sunday, February 10 at 5:30 am on WKOW TV-27. Special thanks to this week’s sponsors: Lindus Construction and Chris Foss Contractor. Subscribe to the Remodeler TV Blog for informative videos […]
An Updated Look For An Old Farmhouse
The homeowners in today’s video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV have a 4th generation farmhouse in northern Wisconsin that had fallen into disrepair. Host Stuart Keith meets with Andy Lindus from Lindus Construction to see how their remodeling experts removed the old siding which contained lead paint, repaired all the rotted wood areas, applied Insultex Housewrap and then […]
Happy Lunar New Year
Happy Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year since it is so widely celebrated in China and in Chinatowns all over the world! In case you didn’t know, it’s the Year of the Pig which is thought to be easygoing and fortunate. A great way to entertain guests and show your good fortune this year […]
Paving An Asphalt Driveway
Winter not only wreaks havoc on our roads, it also causes potholes and other damage to your driveway. In today’s short video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV, we’ll learn about porous asphalt and how to pave an asphalt driveway as host Stuart Keith meets with the professionals from DRS Asphalt Paving. Subscribe to the Remodeler TV […]
How To Prevent Ice Dams
Winter is ice dam season. When you see those beautiful icicles hanging from your roof, it could be the beginning of an ice dam which can cause major damage to your home if not handled properly. Here’s an article from the University of Minnesota Extension that describes what an ice dam is and how they can be prevented. And […]
Today’s Home Remodeler TV Schedule: Feb. 2-3
Here’s this weekend’s TV Schedule for Today’s Home Remodeler: Minneapolis MN: Saturday, February 2 at 5:00 am on WCCO TV-4. Madison WI: Saturday, February 2 at 11:00 am and Sunday, February 3 at 5:30 am on WKOW TV-27. Special thanks to this week’s sponsors: Standard Water Control and Tri-State Basement Repair. Subscribe to the Remodeler TV Blog for informative […]
Fixing A Damp And Musty Basement
The homeowners in today’s video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV didn’t use their basement because it was damp and musty. They couldn’t figure out why since they had a working sump pump. Host Stuart Keith and Mike Hogenson from Standard Water Control discover the problem and replace the drain tile system that isn’t doing it’s job. Watch Today’s Home Remodeler this Saturday […]
How To Get Better Indoor Air Quality
With wind chills hovering around 50 below zero, schools and businesses are closed and many of us are staying home for awhile. If your breathing’s getting stuffed up spending so much time inside, it could be because of your indoor air quality. The right houseplants can help as discussed here and in today’s video from Today’s Home […]