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It’s easy to let home maintenance projects around the house slide, but if you don’t take care of them now, they can lead to much bigger problems down the road. Here are a few important weekend projects to put on your “to do” list.

The exterior of our master addition is almost finished, with the brickwork, eaves, and gable now complete. Inside, the Uponor radiant floor heating system and Merillat cabinets have been installed. Next, the existing deck was tied to the addition, and the decking that had been removed to accommodate construction was put back down.

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.

These do-it-yourself home improvement projects cover everything from minor plumbing and electrical repairs to woodworking and laying ceramic tile. Remember, when using or installing any product, it is important to read and follow the manufacturers’ directions.

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.

From state-of-the-art appliances to stone countertops, kitchens have come a long way in recent years. So it’s no surprise that kitchen renovations are one of the most popular home improvement projects around. We’ll walk you through the process of revamping your kitchen and examine the many important decisions you’ll have to make along the way.

The outside of our master bedroom addition is now almost complete, and much progress has been made on the interior as well. We have now moved the webcam inside so you can continue to follow the project. If you were watching last week, you were treated to a behind the scenes look at Danny filming an upcoming episode of the show.

As you’ve probably noticed from watching the live feed on our webcam, the Today’s Addition project has really taken off over the past week. Even though we’ve been laboring under a severe heat wave here in Mobile, Alabama, the work has moved at a brisk pace.

Our Today’s Addition master bedroom project moved one step closer to completion with the installation of the windows and doors. The addition has four large casement windows that crank out to allow plenty of morning light and fresh air into the room while a smaller octagonal window over the breakfast bar provides a design focal point. Double glass doors opening onto the deck will allow the homeowners to step outside and greet the new day.

The Today’s Addition webcam is now up and running! Through the miracle of modern technology, you can now monitor the progress on our master bedroom addition project in real time. Once the exterior has been completed, the camera will be moved inside, allowing observation of the finish work on the project as well.