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/how-to-protect-your-home-from-raccoon-damage/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-protect-your-home-from-raccoon-damage/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:29:56 +0000 Sara Miller http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=44547 The arrival of spring melts snow, grows flowers, warms the weather, and brings baby animals – including raccoons. You might find adult raccoons and their young cute . . . until they move from their natural home into yours! Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-protect-your-home-from-raccoon-damage/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/hampton-bay-wireless-ceiling-fan-remote-control/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/hampton-bay-wireless-ceiling-fan-remote-control/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:46:02 +0000 Jodi Marks http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=44515 The Hampton Bay Wireless Remote Control for ceiling fans can be used to control the fan and lights on many different brands of paddle fans. To install, turn off the power to the fan, attach the controller to the wiring, and you’re ready to go. Watch this video to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/hampton-bay-wireless-ceiling-fan-remote-control/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/february-lawn-garden-to-do-list/ http://www.dannylipford.com/february-lawn-garden-to-do-list/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:12:49 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=3000 Early February marks the official midpoint of winter, and on this day many cultures look to folklore and tradition for signs of the coming spring. For most of us, however, plants are dormant or just beginning to stir. Read on for some February lawn and garden tasks.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/february-lawn-garden-to-do-list/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/safety-concerns-and-options-for-energy-saving-lighting/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/safety-concerns-and-options-for-energy-saving-lighting/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:44:10 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=44307 Jesse asks, “Are compact fluorescent bulbs really worthwhile? I heard they have mercury in them. Are there any other options?”

CFL bulbs do contain a small amount of mercury, and safety precautions should be followed if broken. Watch this video to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/safety-concerns-and-options-for-energy-saving-lighting/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-get-the-best-lighting-out-of-bathroom-light-fixtures/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-get-the-best-lighting-out-of-bathroom-light-fixtures/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:58:22 +0000 Joe Truini http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=44280 See how to get the most flattering light out of your bathroom light fixture by changing the type of bulbs or inverting the light fixture so it faces the ceiling. Watch this video to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-get-the-best-lighting-out-of-bathroom-light-fixtures/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-secure-cement-backer-board-to-a-plywood-subfloor/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-secure-cement-backer-board-to-a-plywood-subfloor/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:14:46 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=44268 Karen asks, “Our builder installed our tile floor on ¼” thick cement board, and the tiles are moving and popping up. Is there any way to fix this easily?”

There's no quick fix if the cement backer board wasn't attached to the subfloor correctly, but read on to find out the right way to install it.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-secure-cement-backer-board-to-a-plywood-subfloor/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-13-before-and-after-tour/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-13-before-and-after-tour/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:47:12 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=44257 The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the last of our 13-part series, we take you on a before and after tour of the complete and furnished home—both inside and out.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-13-before-and-after-tour/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-12-landscaping/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-12-landscaping/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:00:16 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=44240 The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the twelfth of our 13-part series, we landscape the yard, finish the garage floor, and install entry locks on the house.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-12-landscaping/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-11-wiring-and-plumbing/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-11-wiring-and-plumbing/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:32:22 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=44230 The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the eleventh of our 13-part series, we installed plumbing fixtures, wired outlets and switches, and installed door hardware on the house.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-11-wiring-and-plumbing/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-10-garage-and-lattice/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-10-garage-and-lattice/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:19 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=44218 The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the tenth of our 13-part series, we install lattice, pour a concrete cap for a wing wall, and install storage cabinets in the garage.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-10-garage-and-lattice/feed/ 0