Today's Homeowner With Danny Lipford

Curb appeal is the overall look of a house when seen from the street. Improving your home’s curb appeal not only will allow you to enjoy it more, it can make a big difference in resale value should you decide to sell.

Outdoor living areas are more popular than ever today. They can be constructed using a variety of materials—including wood, composite, brick, stone, or concrete—and designed to fit any lifestyle or budget.

The 2008 Better Homes and Gardens Home Improvement Challenge contest showcased a number of great home projects, from beautiful kitchens and baths to impressive additions and exterior facelifts.

Painting is one of the most popular DIY projects for homeowners, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. So before you pick up a brush or roller to tackle the next painting project around your house, check out these tips and pointers.

Instead of spending a fortune on expensive eco-friendly products, try these simple tips to go green on a shoestring by conserving water, saving energy, improving indoor air quality, and recycling that can help the environment.

Does your home feel cluttered? These storage solutions will keep things organized, accessible and out of sight!

Upgrading a bathroom, living room, or kitchen is easy on an unlimited budget, but you can still get a lot done for under $1000.

Kitchens are the busiest room in the house, and most could use a bit of home improvement to make them more functional, convenient, and attractive.

The annual trade show for the building industry was held in the Las Vegas with a host of great innovative products on display for your home, ranging from cool tools to energy saving building products.

These homeowners have spent the last six years renovating their entire home one room at a time. Now they’re ready to tackle the last room in the house, the master bath. Find out how we gutted the room, removed walls, and fixed plumbing problems.

The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo was held in Boston with over 28,000 eco-enthusiasts from 85 countries attending.

The slab for this family room addition was poured 25 years ago, but the project has been on hold until now. The homeowners are finally ready to tackle the addition of their dreams, as well as a new porch and deck to go with it.

It’s important to keep your family safe from common household hazards around the home.

This home was awarded Gold Certification from the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Program. It had to meet standards for water conservation, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and sustainable and recycled materials.

From carpet to vinyl to tile to wood, there are a wide variety of flooring options to choose from for your home. Find out what you need to know about how to install, repair, remove, and care for the flooring you have in your home.

From leaky roofs to high winds, the weather can affect your home in many ways. Find out how to maintain and repair flashing, replace a roof shingle, protect your windows and garage door from wind damage, and use a portable generator safely.

Reusing is using existing items for another purpose, rather than throwing them away and buying new ones. Here are five nifty ideas for reusing and recycling items that might be cluttering up your closet or garage.

The annual Kitchen/Bath Industry Show is the largest international trade show for kitchen and bath products in the world. Here are some of the cool, innovative items that Danny and Jodi discovered at this year’s show.

Whether it’s cooking on the grill, or simply relaxing in a hammock under a shade tree, homeowner’s love their yards.

This house has a beautiful view of the water, but the homeowners’ haven’t been able to enjoy it. To remedy the problem, we’re adding a 500-square-foot addition—along with two porches, a deck, and a swimming pool.

In the second of our two-part series, we’re completing a sunroom with impact resistant glass, two porches, a covered deck, and a swimming pool to this home with a beautiful view overlooking Mobile Bay on the Alabama Gulf Coast.