http://www.dannylipford.com DIY Home Improvement Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:41:02 +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/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-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-9-floor-and-paver-patio/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-9-floor-and-paver-patio/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:51:43 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=44206 The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the ninth of our 13-part series, we finish the heart pine floors and install a paver patio.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-9-floor-and-paver-patio/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-prevent-frozen-pipes-in-your-home/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-prevent-frozen-pipes-in-your-home/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:39:05 +0000 Joe Truini http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=44185 Frozen water pipes are a real concern for homeowners. When uninsulated water-supply pipes are exposed to frigid air, the water inside can freeze, expand, and rip open the pipe. Read on to find out what you can do to reduce the chance of your pipes freezing.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-prevent-frozen-pipes-in-your-home/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-8-driveway-and-screens/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-8-driveway-and-screens/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:44:39 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=44178 The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the eighth of our 13-part series, we pour the concrete driveway, install retractable screens, and lay mosaic tile in the bathroom.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-8-driveway-and-screens/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-7-lot-and-countertops/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-7-lot-and-countertops/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:49:09 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=44162 The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the seventh of our 13-part series, we grade the lot and install the kitchen countertops.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-7-lot-and-countertops/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-6-flooring-and-trim/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-6-flooring-and-trim/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:55:30 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=44148 The Kuppersmith home renovation project follows the extensive renovation of a two-story, Tudor style home built in 1926 in Mobile, Alabama. In the sixth of our 13-part series, we tackle installing the interior trim, painting, and laying heart pine flooring.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/kuppersmith-home-renovation-project-6-flooring-and-trim/feed/ 0