Home Improvement
Homefront Radio Show for November 7, 2009
Home Improvement, Homefront, Past Shows by Danny Lipford
Here are some of the highlights from the November 7, 2009, Homefront with Danny Lipford radio show. Read in full.
How to Landscape Your Yard with Deer-Resistant Plants
Animals & Wildlife, Flowers, Landscaping & Design, Lawn and Garden, Trees & Shrubs by Julie Day
If you live in an area with foraging deer, you’ve likely watched with dismay as some of your favorite plants disappear overnight. But before you give up on gardening altogether, try making your yard less appealing to deer by choosing plants that deer find less appealing. Read on to find out more. Read in full.
November Lawn & Garden To-Do List
Featured, Gardening Basics, Lawn & Garden Calendar, Lawn and Garden by Julie Day
Fall gardening is an exercise in delayed gratification – new plants will barely put down roots before going dormant, cleaned and amended beds won’t show their gratitude until spring, and bulbs disappear underground, making you wonder if they’ll ever reappear. Don’t despair – instead, use this season to clean up, organize, and take stock of your lawn and garden. Read on to find out more. Read in full.
(702) Four Step Energy Makeover: How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Doors and Windows, Featured, Green Home, Heating and Cooling, Insulation, Plumbing, Repairs and Installation, Today's Homeowner by Danny Lipford
With the rising cost of gas and electricity, finding ways to cut back on your energy consumption is more important than ever. To help you cope, we’re taking a look at four great ways to make your home more energy efficient that are also eligible for the Federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credit: upgrading your heating and cooling system, water heater, windows, and attic insulation. Read in full.
Organic Sources of Potassium for Your Lawn or Garden
Lawn and Garden, Soil & Fertilizer by Julie Day
Potassium is a very important nutrient for overall plant health. If you’re looking to go organic, there are many ways to supplement your lawn or garden with potassium without using chemical fertilizers. Read on for more info on the most popular sources of organic potassium. Read in full.
How to Solve Moisture Problems Under Your Home
Ask Danny, Attics and Basements, Repairs and Installation, Safety and Security by Danny Lipford
Mary asks, “ We live in an older home that is raised off the ground with a crawlspace. In the past few years, the hardwood flooring in several rooms has started to warp and cup. What could be the problem?”
It sounds like you may have excessive moisture and humidity in the crawlspace under your home. Read on to find out how to correct the problem. Read in full.
Trading Sunlight for Firelight
Julie's Blog, Lawn and Garden by Julie Day
Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote, “I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house.” With the end of daylight saving time this weekend, the idea of “precious sunshine” really hit home as I set out for an evening walk and found that it was already pitch-dark outside! Read in full.
Give the Gift of Woodworking This Holiday Season
Advertorial, Carpentry, Tools & Hardware by Advertiser
[Sponsored message from Woodcraft]
Rather than scouring the malls for the perfect gift for that hard to shop for loved one this holiday season, why not give the gift of a hobby that can last a lifetime. Enroll them in a woodworking class to further cultivate an existing hobby or inspire a new one. Read in full.
Reducing Litter from Cigarettes
Green Home, Safety and Security, Thinking Green, Video by Danny Lipford
Carelessly throwing cigarette butts on the ground is not only a fire hazard, it accounts for over 30% of all the litter in the U.S. Cigarette butts take 10-15 years to decompose and can leach harmful chemicals—including cyanide, arsenic, and lead—into water supplies. Watch this video.
Homefront Radio Show for October 31, 2009
Home Improvement, Homefront, Past Shows by Danny Lipford
Here are some of the highlights from the October 31, 2009, Homefront with Danny Lipford radio show. Read in full.










