Repairs and Installation
(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
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.
Should You Install a TV over a Fireplace?
Ask Danny, Design and Decor, Electrical and Lighting, Heating and Cooling, Repairs and Installation by Danny Lipford
Herb asks, “Is it a good idea to install a TV over a fireplace?”
Mounting a flat screen TV over the fireplace has become quite popular, but there are a number of potential problems to consider first. Read on to find out more. Read in full.
Adhesive Tile Setting Mat
Best New Products, Interior, Kitchens and Baths, Repairs and Installation, Video by Jodi Marks
SimpleMat is a double sided, adhesive sheet that is perfect for attaching tile to a countertop or backsplash. It can be used on drywall, plywood, plastic laminate, or painted surfaces. Simply cut the mat to fit, press in place, peel off backing, and attach tile. SimpleMat is available at The Home Depot. Watch the video to find out more. Watch this video.
Kitchen Cabinet Door Rack
Garage and Storage, Kitchens and Baths, Repairs and Installation, Simple Solutions, Video by Joe Truini
Inexpensive towel racks mounted on the inside of cabinet doors is a great way to store cookie sheets and cutting boards for easy access. Simply cut the racks to length, attach them to the door, and mount a plywood shelf near the bottom to hold the items in place. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.
(703) Everyday Home Ownership: Maintenance and Repair
Featured, Repairs and Installation, Today's Homeowner by Danny Lipford
Owning a home often involves tackling common maintenance and repair chores around your home. Access Hollywood entertainment correspondent, Laura Saltman, received a helping hand from Danny and Allen to solve some nagging repair problems on her home in Los Angeles. Read on to find out more. Read in full.
Fall Honey-Do List
Featured, Home Improvement, Jodi's Blog, Repairs and Installation by Jodi Marks
Fall leaves and footballs are in the air… Sort of sad to say goodbye to the summer fun and warm weather, but it’s time to get energized for those seasonal “honey-do’s”! I’ve created the perfect list you can print to keep things organized…pick the ones you find most helpful or add ones you’d like to get done. Read in full.
How to Position Small Objects for Gluing
Repairs and Installation, Simple Solutions, Video by Joe Truini
When repairing small, irregular objects, it can be hard to clamp them while gluing. To solve this problem, apply glue to the parts, then mold modeling clay around the pieces, and use it to hold the pieces securely in place until the glue sets.Watch this video to learn more. Watch this video.
Fix It in a Flash: 25 Essential Home Repairs and Improvements
Advertorial, Featured, Repairs and Installation by Danny Lipford
More than ever, do-it-yourself homeowners are choosing to make their own repairs and improvements to increase the value of their homes. In her new book, Fix It in a Flash: 25 Essential Home Repairs and Improvements, Jodi Marks offers step-by-step instructions that will make your home repairs a success every time. Read in full.
How to Repair a Dishwasher Rack
Kitchens and Baths, Repairs and Installation, Simple Solutions, Video by Joe Truini
The plastic coating on dishwasher racks can wear off over time. To extend the life of your rack, snip off the end of the rusted tines with wire cutting pliers, then lightly sand the metal and apply dishwasher rack coatingto the bare ends. To speed the process, turn the rack upside down, and dip each tine in the bottle of coating. Watch this video.
How to Fix a Wobbly Chair Leg
Repairs and Installation, Simple Solutions, Video by Joe Truini
It’s easier to attach a shim to the short leg of a wobbly chair than cutting off one of the legs. Start by setting the chair on a flat surface, then slide a shim under the short leg. Trace the outline of the leg on the shim, and cut the shim to size using a hole saw. Attach the shim to the leg with a furniture glide. Install glides on the other legs as well. Watch this video.












