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Danny Lipford is the Host and Executive Producer of Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford®, a nationally syndicated weekly half-hour television show that appears on more than 200 stations in over 175 markets.
In addition, Danny is in his eighth season as home improvement contributor for The Weather Channel, and for CBS´ The Early Show.
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Home Improvement, Today's Homeowner Published 05/06/2008 by Danny Lipford
Having the right tool for your next DIY project can make all the difference. Since expensive specialty tools aren’t needed often, consider renting them from a tool rental center like The Home Depot, rather then buying.
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Home Improvement, Decks and Patios, Today's Homeowner Published 05/01/2008 by Danny Lipford
Since a wood deck can carry a lot of weight, it’s important to start with a solid foundation. Begin by laying out the location of the deck, making sure it’s square with the house. After the holes have been dug for the concrete footings, rebar is cut and wired together into a grid and supported by wire a few inches above the bottom of the hole.
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Home Improvement, Today's Homeowner Published 04/22/2008 by Danny Lipford
The 2008 International Builders’ Show featured some amazing new tools and innovative products for your home. Here’s a look at some of the best new products we found. The latest caulking from PolySeamSeal, called Ever Bright, is formulated to resist the growth of mold and mildew for up to five years.
Danny On TV Published 03/27/2008 by Meredith Portman
Danny dropped in on KHOU’s morning show “Great Day Houston” on March 25th. In two live segments, he offered safety tips for both inside and outside the home. Watch the segment.
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Garage and Storage, Today's Homeowner Published 03/05/2008 by Danny Lipford
By reusing discarded kitchen cabinets salvaged from past remodeling jobs, we turned this cluttered storage space into the perfect workshop for Today’s Homeowner®. Using recycled building materials not only saves money and reduces waste, it helps the environment by eliminating the energy and natural resources needed to produce new products.
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Attics and Basements, Design and Decor, Interior, Today's Homeowner Published 02/27/2008 by Danny Lipford
From vaulted to tray to coffered, it seems like the sky’s the limit for ceilings these days. Specialty ceilings can add a distinctive design element to a room and make it feel larger than it really is. And when it’s time to sell your home, custom ceilings might be just the thing to make your house stand out from the crowd.
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Today's Homeowner, Green Living Published 02/19/2008 by Danny Lipford
Going green isn’t just about preserving the planet, it includes safeguarding your health as well. As homes have become more tightly sealed and the use of manmade materials increased, indoor air quality has declined.
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Today's Homeowner, Green Living Published 02/12/2008 by Danny Lipford
From reducing energy consumption to recycling waste, it seems like everyone is interested in doing their part to help the environment these days. While green living conserves natural resources and cuts down on pollution, it also has the practical benefit of saving money on your utility bills.
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Kitchens and Baths, Interior, Today's Homeowner Published 02/06/2008 by Danny Lipford
You don’t have to hire a contractor and spend a fortune remodeling your kitchen. With a little creativity and by doing much of the work yourself, you can end up with the kitchen of your dreams without breaking the bank.
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Decks and Patios, Design and Decor, Doors and Windows, Heating and Cooling, Today's Homeowner Published 01/29/2008 by Danny Lipford
While this covered courtyard featured a beautiful brick fountain, it was hard to keep clean and received little use during the hot summer months along the Gulf Coast. To remedy these problems, the homeowners decided to enclose it by adding a fireplace flanked by glass doors.