Smart Home Technology at Your Fingertips - Today's Homeowner

Home automation solutions are designed to make your home safer, more comfortable and more efficient – no matter where you are. Here's a look at Carrier's Côr home automation system and Generac standby generators equipped with MobileLink technology.

Smart Home Automation in the Palm of Your Hand - Today's Homeowner

Home automation solutions are designed to make your home safer, more comfortable and more efficient - no matter where you are. Here's a rundown of some of our favorite stand-alone automated devices and whole-house automation systems.

Easy and Inexpensive Energy-Efficient Upgrades - Today's Homeowner

We help homeowners Andy and Judy Falls make some easy - and inexpensive - energy efficiency improvements to their 1960s home.

How to Build a Holiday Display Shelf Unit - Today's Homeowner

This foldable shelf unit is a great solution to display holiday decorations, but the design can be used for a variety of purposes. Watch the video for project details.

How to Build a Mailbox Post - Today's Homeowner

A mailbox post is a simple structure. You need a vertical post to go in the ground and a horizontal piece to support the mailbox, joined together with a half-lap joint. Watch the video for step-by-step instructions.

Enter the Generac “Power Your Winter” 2016 Sweepstakes - Today's Homeowner

Prepare to endure this winter by entering the Generac "Power Your Winter" Sweepstakes Nov. 7 through Dec. 4, 2016, for a chance to win a Generac RS700E portable generator.

Ryobi Garage Door Opener - Today's Homeowner

The Ryobi Ultra Quiet Garage Opener has a powerful 2 HP motor will quietly open and close large doors and features lots of cool accessories. It is available at The Home Depot.

Milwaukee Shockwave Bit Kit - Today's Homeowner

The Milwaukee Shockwave bit set features a shock zone on each tip to provide up to 30 times longer life and absorb three times more torque versus other impact bits. It is available at The Home Depot.

Tip for Repairing Damaged Porch Railing - Today's Homeowner

Here's a simple way to repair a damaged wood porch rail using a couple of plywood forms, clamps, and some auto body filler.

Repurposing Furniture as a Potting Bench - Today's Homeowner

Recycling an old piece of furniture is a great way to create a potting bench because it is often less expensive and requires less work than starting from scratch. Here's how we converted an entertainment center into a potting bench for the garden.