Home Improvement

Video Blogging!

Danny's Blog, Tools & Hardware, Video by Danny Lipford

Video Blogging!

This is the first of my video blogs. Today I’m in our workshop where we shoot a lot of the segments for the show. It’s a real working shop that’s used by the carpenters in my construction company and for projects on the show. We keep a lot of tools and supplies on hand, including the first jigsaw I ever bought when I was in the 3rd grade for $11.31! Watch this video.

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How to Plant Balled and Burlapped Trees and Shrubs

Gardening Basics, Lawn and Garden, Trees & Shrubs by Julie Day

How to Plant Balled and Burlapped Trees and Shrubs

One of the best ways to landscape a yard quickly is by planting balled and burlapped trees and shrubs. Balled and burlapped plants are usually larger than container-grown plants and can give new landscapes an instant finished appearance. Other than their size and weight, they’re quite easy to plant. Read more to find out how. Read in full.

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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality with Houseplants

Green Home, Houseplants, Thinking Green, Video by Danny Lipford

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality with Houseplants

Houseplants can filter toxins and pollutants in stale indoor air and replace carbon dioxide with oxygen. Even though almost any plant can do this, some plants are better than others, especially when it comes to having them in your home. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

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Advantages of an Automatic Standby Generator

Electrical and Lighting, Safety and Security, Video by Jodi Marks

Advantages of an Automatic Standby Generator

With a Generac standby generator, you can relax knowing that your home and family are protected, even when you’re not there.A standby generator constantly monitors the utility so when the power goes out, the generator starts itself, and delivers power to your home within seconds.Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

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How to Wash Clothes the Eco-Friendly Way

Green Home, Thinking Green, Video by Danny Lipford

How to Wash Clothes the Eco-Friendly Way

To make your clothes washing better for the environment, save water, and reduce energy consumption use only cold water to wash your clothes, choose eco-friendly detergent, and dry clothes on a clothes line rather than in the dryer. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

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Environmental Consequences of Charcoal vs. Gas Grilling

Green Home, Thinking Green, Video by Danny Lipford

Environmental Consequences of Charcoal vs. Gas Grilling

Purists will tell you that you aren’t grilling unless you use charcoal, but the fact is that most of the charcoal you buy is actually a combination of sawdust, corn starch, and lighter fluid that releases 11 pounds of carbon dioxide into the air an hour. Compare that to a gas grill which produces half as much. Watch this video to find out more Watch this video.

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Environmentally Friendly Way to Mow Your Lawn

Green Home, Lawn Care, Lawn Mowers, Thinking Green, Video by Danny Lipford

Environmentally Friendly Way to Mow Your Lawn

Changing the way you mow your grass can save water by reducing the need for lawn irrigation. Using a mulching mower and blade and leaving the grass clippings on the lawn will provide natural, organic nitrogen and help retain moisture. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

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(704) Eco-Friendly Living: How to Have a Greener Home

Electrical and Lighting, Featured, Green Home, Kitchens and Baths, Plumbing, Repairs and Installation, Today's Homeowner by Danny Lipford

(704) Eco-Friendly Living: How to Have a Greener Home

We’re taking a look at some innovative green ideas from the Los Angeles homes of actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. and science guru Bill Nye. From conserving water to solar landscape lighting to green lawn equipment, find out how you can make your home more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Read in full.

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Dual Wand Pressure Washer

Best New Products, Tools & Hardware, Video by Jodi Marks

Dual Wand Pressure Washer

The Husky HydroSurge electric pressure washer has a unique dual tube wand that allows you to dispense soap at high volume, then clean the surface at high pressure (1600 PSI). The Husky HydroSurge is available at The Home Depot. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

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How to Vacuum in Tight Spaces

Simple Solutions, Tools & Hardware, Video by Joe Truini

How to Vacuum in Tight Spaces

Shop vacs are great, but they’re not designed for delicate vacuuming tasks, such as cleaning a keyboard. To solve this problem, insert a small rubber hose in the vacuum crevice tool, and seal up the remainder of the opening with tape. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

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