Expert Advice on Home Improvement

The winner of our Greening Your Lawn for Spring Giveaway was Cathy Spears of New Philadelphia, Ohio. For being chosen as the winning entry, Cathy will receive a Black & Decker Cordless Lawn Mower. Since gas powered lawn mowers produce much more pollution per gallon than the average automobile, the Black & Decker battery powered cordless lawn mower is perfect for reducing your carbon footprint. Read in full.

The winner of our February “Keeping It on the Level” giveaway was Victor Dreffs of Detroit, Michigan. For having the winning entry, Victor will receive the Bosch Miterfinder digital protractor/level to add to his workshop. Read in full.

Danny recently appeared on the Emmy®-winning television show Rachael Ray where he used his home expertise to help a family solve their constant battle over control of the thermostat. He also shared other ideas with Rachael on how to make your own home more comfortable. Read in full.

Tune in to Danny’s new call-in radio show Homefront Saturday mornings from 10 to noon ET. Danny was tapped to take over the show after the unexpected passing of the show’s founder and longtime host Don Zeman, and he’s continuing the format that made it so successful. Read in full.

We regret the passing of Don Zeman, host of the nationally-syndicated radio show, “Homefront” who died at the age of 55 on December 31st. Over 10 years on the air, Don grew his show into the premier home improvement program on radio, reaching more than 3.2 million loyal listeners across the U.S. and Canada each week. Read in full.

The winner of our November 2008, Eco-Friendly Vacuum Cleaner Giveaway was Kathi Johnson of Foothill Ranch, California. As our winner, she will receive the new envirovac™ vacuum cleaner from Eureka, which uses one-third less energy than the typical upright. Read in full.

We’ve all have had our share of home improvement projects that didn’t turn out quite the way we planned. While they might not have seemed so amusing at the time, DIY mistakes can be pretty humorous when you look back on them. If you have a funny home improvement story you’d like to share, go to our Contest Page to submit it. Read in full.

In an effort the make your home a little cleaner and greener, we’re giving away a new envirovac™ vacuum cleaner from Eureka. The envirovac uses one-third less energy than the typical upright without sacrificing performance or power. It comes with a washable HEPA filter that captures 99.97% of dust, dirt, and allergens. Even the box it comes in is made from 100% recycled cardboard! The removable dust cup makes emptying the envirovac a breeze. It comes numerous attachments, including the Power Paw brush that’s perfect for cleaning upholstery and stairs. Read in full.

Danny has made over 100 appearances on The Early Show on CBS and this week, he’ll add two more. On August 21, Danny will debunk five myths about the home, and on Saturday morning the 23rd, Danny will appear live from his daughter’s dorm room at St. John’s University in New York to advise parents and students on move-in and storage tips. Read in full.

Ray King of Montgomery, Alabama, sent us this picture taken with the Cub Cadet Riding Lawn Mower he received as the winner of our recent contest. Judging from the picture, it looks like the only problem he’ll have now when he cuts his three acres is deciding who gets to drive it!
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