http://www.dannylipford.com DIY Home Improvement Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:29:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/9-essential-home-maintenance-projects/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/9-essential-home-maintenance-projects/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:46:52 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=43178 Performing routine home maintenance is important to keep your house in top condition and prevent bigger problems from occurring down the road. Watch this video to see out how to tackle nine essential home maintenance projects on your house.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/9-essential-home-maintenance-projects/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/brick-weep-holes-on-insulated-concrete-form-construction/ http://www.dannylipford.com/brick-weep-holes-on-insulated-concrete-form-construction/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:00:44 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=36066 John asks, “Are brick weep holes necessary in insulated concrete form (ICF) house construction?”

Weep holes are important to allow moisture between the brick and framing to escape. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/brick-weep-holes-on-insulated-concrete-form-construction/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/dream-designer-your-guide-to-a-new-vinyl-siding-home-exterior/ http://www.dannylipford.com/dream-designer-your-guide-to-a-new-vinyl-siding-home-exterior/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:25:34 +0000 Joe Truini http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=35924 Vinyl siding has been the number one choice in exterior siding for new single-family homes for the last 16 years. Thanks to the Dream Designer website visualizer from Exterior Portfolio, you can now see an image of the vinyl siding of your choice on your home. Read this video to find out more. ]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/dream-designer-your-guide-to-a-new-vinyl-siding-home-exterior/feed/ 2 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-caulk-and-seal-cracks-in-concrete-driveways/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-caulk-and-seal-cracks-in-concrete-driveways/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:00:02 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=34213 Watch this video to find out how to repair and seal cracks in a concrete slab, such as a driveway, to prevent water from seeping beneath the slab and causing the soil to erode.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-caulk-and-seal-cracks-in-concrete-driveways/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/choosing-durable-wood-for-a-garden-bench-and-outdoor-furniture/ http://www.dannylipford.com/choosing-durable-wood-for-a-garden-bench-and-outdoor-furniture/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:00:28 +0000 Stan Horst http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=34171 Garden benches and other outdoor furniture can be fabricated from many materials, but it’s hard to beat wood for its warmth and natural beauty. When using wood for outside furniture; it’s important to choose a durable wood. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/choosing-durable-wood-for-a-garden-bench-and-outdoor-furniture/feed/ 1 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/importance-of-preparation-and-priming-before-painting/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/importance-of-preparation-and-priming-before-painting/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:00:28 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=34012 To prevent peeling, it’s important to scrap and sand outside wood surfaces, then prime with a quality exterior primer. Priming is important on interior walls as well, to block stains and bold colors. Watch this video to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/importance-of-preparation-and-priming-before-painting/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-repair-sagging-gutters/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-repair-sagging-gutters/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:13:55 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=33962 Watch this video to see how to fix sagging and loose gutters by replacing gutter spikes with gutter screws, which provide more holding power.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-repair-sagging-gutters/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-clean-your-home-with-a-pressure-washer/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-clean-your-home-with-a-pressure-washer/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:51:31 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=33942 Pressure washers are a good way to clean driveways, patios, siding, and decks; but they can damage softer surfaces is you’re not careful. Watch this video for some tips on how to safely use a pressure washer to clean your home.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-clean-your-home-with-a-pressure-washer/feed/ 1 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-deal-with-carpenter-bees/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-deal-with-carpenter-bees/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:32:22 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=33687 Chances are you've been buzzed by carpenter bees when working outside your home, and you may also have the telltale holes in your wood where the bees build their nests. Read on to find out how to deal with carpenter bees around your home.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-deal-with-carpenter-bees/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-use-a-pressure-washer-to-clean-the-outside-of-your-house/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-use-a-pressure-washer-to-clean-the-outside-of-your-house/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 21:06:06 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=31573 It’s important to clean the outside of your house to remove dirt and mildew or when preparing the surface for painting. A pressure washer is the best way to clean your home; but be careful, since the powerful spray can damage siding if not used properly. Watch this video to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-use-a-pressure-washer-to-clean-the-outside-of-your-house/feed/ 0