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Stuck in Severe Weather? How to Minimize Your Home’s Damage

Many parts of the country can’t catch a break with severe weather. Here’s how to protect your home from further damage before the next storm strikes.

Best New Products

DeWalt Blower / Trimmer Kit a Great Value with High Performance

Yard maintenance requires you to purchase a lot of tools, and that can become expensive. Here's why the DeWalt Blower / Trimmer Kit offers the best value.

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Yard Maintenance for Fall and Winter

The fall and winter months bring on extra yard maintenance. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to work smarter, not harder to remove leaves and snow.

Home Improvement

5 Hardscape Ideas to Make Your Backyard Beautiful

If you feel overwhelmed by backyard upkeep, you may be focusing too much attention on softscape and not enough on hardscape ideas.

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Transforming a Loft into a Bedroom on a Budget

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How to Save Opened Caulk with a Plastic Tube

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Today’s Homeowner Radio Show | October 17, 2020

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How to Make Cherry Wood Cabinets Beautiful Again | Ep. 91

Severe Weather

Hurricane Sally preparation in Orlando, Florida

Hurricane Sally 2020: Evacuation and Power Outage Checklist

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This Week's Podcast

Metal Roofing Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Exterior Home Improvement

Avoid These 5 Common Snow Removal Mistakes

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Exterior Home Improvement

How to Protect Your Home from 4 Unexpected Disasters

Fall 2020

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How to Preserve Fall Leaves and Branches with Glycerin

Bags of winterizer lawn fertilizer.

How to Winterize the Grass in Your Lawn

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Can I Plant Trees and Shrubs in Late Fall or Winter?

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How High to Mow Your Lawn for the Final Cut in...

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Electrical & Lighting

3 Hidden Electrical Fire Hazards in Your Home

Electronic appliances, equipment and wiring can create hazards and cause electrical fires, serious injuries and property damage. Here's how to avoid them.

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Today’s Homeowner Radio Show | October 17, 2020

Danny Lipford shares fall and winter yard maintenance tips in a segment on The Weather Channel on how to work smarter, not harder.

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Yard Maintenance for Fall and Winter

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How to Save Opened Caulk with a Plastic Tube

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How to Repair and Paint Melamine Cabinets

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How to Protect a Kitchen Sink Cabinet from Water Damage

Dated wood paneling in a bedroom with unsightly carpeting

How to Fill Grooves Before Painting Paneling

Danny Lipford installs wood deck post in concrete footing

How to Attach a Wood Post to Concrete

How to Repair a Sliding Patio Screen Door

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