Expert Advice on Home Improvement

The current slump in the housing market makes this a good time to consider adding to your existing home rather than selling it. Our special two-part Today’s Addition project will take you through the steps involved in adding a luxurious master bedroom. You’ll find a wealth of practical information—including plans and innovative new products—to inspire you to tackle your own home remodeling project. Read in full.

Our master bedroom addition is finally finished and will be featured in a special two-part series on Today’s Homeowner® that will air in October. This unique “restful retreat” incorporates some unusual features and products that are sure to set it apart from the run of the mill bedroom. Read in full.

A decorative ceramic tile backsplash can really serve to dress up the space above the countertops in your kitchen, as well as providing protection from the inevitable splatters and spills. Watch as Danny takes you step-by-step through the process, from preparing the wall surface and installing the tile to sealing the grout from stains. Watch this video.

Whether you’re starting from scratch with an all new kitchen, or simply want to dress up the cabinets you already have, the countertops you choose can make a big difference in the finished look. From plastic laminates to solid surface materials to natural stone, Danny guides you through the maze of choices that are available no matter what your budget. Watch this video.

One of the most visible things you can add to the exterior of your home is fencing. Before you get started on a project like this, make sure you identify your property lines. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve heard a homeowner tell me about all the hard work they put into erecting a fence only to have to tear it down because it was built on someone else’s property! Read in full.

We’re creating more space for these homeowners to entertain with the addition of a game room. The existing French doors on the back of the home offered the perfect access point to the new addition. The game room flows incredibly well from the existing family room of the home and the vaulted ceiling makes it feel larger than it is. Read in full.

In this episode, Danny shares some easy ways to get the maximum dollar on the resale of your home when updating a family room. And remember, doing the work yourself will save you on installation costs, which typically amounts to at least half of the cost of something like a flooring project. Read in full.

On a recent Weather Channel segment, Danny demonstrated retractable screens that piqued viewer’s interest. Questions for more information have been pouring in. The screens used in the segment are product of Phantom Screens. We contacted Phantom Screens for more information on their products, and they had the following to say. Read in full.

Chris and Molly add a master suite with laundry room to their home to match their expanding family. The homes existing plan has a fair amount space but it’s broken up and poorly utilized. Read in full.

While most are familiar with architects and interior designers, there’s a new type of designer that’s becoming increasingly popular. Eco-sensitive designers help builders make decisions that increase the eco-friendliness of a home. Watch this video.