Expert Advice on Home Improvement

Danny returned to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to view the progress of rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall on the morning of August 29, 2005. He revisited homeowners whose houses were completely destroyed to offer practical advice for preparing for future natural disasters. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Outdoor rooms are the perfect place for entertaining or just kicking back and relaxing. We’re taking a look at a number of different outdoor living spaces to see what makes a really great outdoor room, and give you some useful ideas for to make or improve own outdoor living area. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

A sunroom and covered patio were added to the back of this home to take advantage of the beautiful waterfront view. Since the house is located on the Gulf Coast in a hurricane prone area, the addition has to be built extra strong to hold up to the inevitable onslaught of high winds. Read on to find out how it was done. Read in full.

While the 1950s era metal cabinets in this home served well over the years, the homeowners decided it was time for a change. To bring it up to date, the existing kitchen was taken all the way down to the studs, then given a more timeless, classic look that blends with the historic 1922 home. Along the way, the owners managed to reuse some of the old materials. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Whether you’re a novice woodworker or an experienced furniture maker, we’ll show you how to build some great DIY outdoor furniture projects for your yard. Projects include a bench, picnic table, Adirondack chair, patio planter, and plant stand. All can be built at little expense in a few hours time, and will really dress up your patio, deck, or yard. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

The childhood home of Baseball Hall of Fame legend, Henry “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron, was moved to the grounds of the Mobile BayBears minor league baseball stadium in Mobile, Alabama. After more than a year of renovation work, the home was opened to the public as a museum devoted to Hank Aaron’s life and impressive career. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

The 2010 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show was held in Chicago with lots of cool and innovative new products on display from cabinets and countertops to showerheads and wine racks. Read more to find out more. Read in full.

If your yard needs sprucing up, we’ve got your covered. From landscaping and lawn maintenance to laying a concrete path and installing a garden arbor, find out how your yard can be the envy of the neighborhood. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Owning and maintaining a home isn’t that difficult if you know the basics. Read on for our crash course on everything from caring for your deck and lawn to replacing a faucet and fixing your toilet. Read in full.

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.