Today's Homeowner With Danny Lipford

See the winning entries in the 2009 Better Homes and Gardens Home Improvement Challenge contest for bathroom and kitchen remodels, green projects, exterior facelift, outdoor improvements, addition, whole house renovation, and more.

Ever wondered if those late-night infomercial products you see advertized on TV really work? Well, wonder no more. In this episode the Today’s Homeowner team puts nine of the most popular TV products to the test to find out how they hold up.

This small bedroom received a big makeover to take advantage of every inch of the limited space. The remodeled child’s room includes a Murphy bed, built-in cabinets, window seat with drawers, closet shelving, and an eye-catching paint job.

We’re taking a look at four great ways to make your home more energy efficient including upgrading your heating and cooling system, replacing the hot water heater, installing insulated windows, and adding attic insulation.

Owning a home often involves common repair chores around your home. Find out how to solve some nagging repair problems including toilet repair, hot water heater and HVAC maintenance, window screen replacement, and drywall repair.

We’re taking a look at some innovative green ideas from actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. and science guru Bill Nye, from conserving water and recycled plastic fencing to generating power and heating water using solar energy.

A carefully planned and executed addition is the solution for a growing family that needs help fitting into this beautiful, 100-year-old home. Follow the project from start to finish, including how to match moldings and pine flooring.

Kitchen remodeling is one of the most popular home improvement projects, but there are a lot of decisions and choices you’ll have to make along the way.

Find out about the complete kitchen makeover the winner of the Merillat Today’s Dream Kitchen Sweepstakes received, which included everything from beautiful new kitchen cabinets and countertops to flooring and appliances.

From roofing and siding to decking and doors, many products today are not what they appear. We examine products made from synthetic materials that often perform better and cost less than the natural materials they replace.

What started as a simple upgrade to a small bathroom, expanded into a complete bathroom renovation that included replacing the tub surround and tile floor, upgrading the plumbing and faucets, and installing a new vanity and accessories.

The annual International Builders’ Show is always full of innovative new tools and building products, and this year was no exception. We’ve got a behind the scenes peek at some of the cool new products that were on display.

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 small cost.

Owning and maintaining a home isn’t that difficult if you know the basics. We give a crash course on everything from cleaning, repairing, and maintaining your deck and lawn to replacing a faucet and fixing your toilet.

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.

The 2010 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show was held in Chicago with lots of cool and innovative new products on display for your bathroom and kitchen from cabinets and countertops to showerheads and wine racks.

The childhood home of baseball legend Henry Aaron, was moved to the Mobile BayBears stadium in Mobile, Alabama. After more than a year of renovation, the home was opened as a museum devoted to Hank Aaron’s life and impressive career.

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 in a hurricane prone area, the addition was built extra strong to hold up high winds.

Outdoor rooms are perfect for entertaining or relaxing. We’re taking a look at 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.

As winners of the JELD-WEN Windows & Doors Utility Bill Bailout contest, Jeanne McCabe and John Reis of Katonah, New York, received new energy efficient, insulated windows and doors for their 2,200-square-foot home.

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 including a bench, picnic table, Adirondack chair, patio planter, and plant stand.

While the 1950s era metal cabinets in this home served well over the years, the homeowners decided it was time for a change. The existing kitchen was taken down to the studs, then given a more classic look that blended with the historic home.