Expert Advice on Home Improvement

Watch this video to see out how home improvement expert Allen Lyle turned discarded columns salvaged from a construction site dumpster and scrap lumber into a beautiful headboard. Watch this video.

Fireplace screens can be bought, but why not make your own for under $10? Watch this video to find out how to refinish and hinge three old shutters together to make a beautiful fireplace screen for your home. Watch this video.

The ODL Tubular Skylight is now available with a solar powered dimmer that allows you to control the amount of light entering the room by remote control. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

The Leviton VPT24-1PZ programmable timer is an affordable astronomical timer for your home. Simple enter the longitude and latitude for your home, and the timer turns lights or other electrical devices on and off based on the rising and setting of the sun. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Velux has developed a No Leak Skylight which offers three layers of protection that comes with a 10-year installation warranty and a 20-year guarantee on the glass. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Quikrete has a new line of recycled concrete and asphalt products to reduce landfill waste. Quikrete Green Concrete Mix is made from 50% recycled materials while Asphalt Cold Patch contains 90% recycled asphalt from old roadways. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Thanks to the Honeywell wind turbine from WindTronics, you can harness the power of the wind to produce electricity for your home at wind speeds as low as 2 mph. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

We all know solar water heaters can help the environment but there may be a few things you don’t know about them.While most solar water heaters require electricity to operate, they cost only a tenth the operating cost of a regular water heater. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Dimmers are a great way to add ambiance to a room, but now they can do even more. The Lutron Maestro Dimmer with Occupancy Sensor turns the lights on automatically when you walk into the room, then turns them off again once you’ve left. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Updating and improving the look of your home doesn’t have to put a strain on your budget. By using recycled or reused materials, along with a little imagination and creativity, you can make a big difference in your home for a very small cost. Read on for seven simple DIY projects to get you going. Read in full.