Cupping hardwood floors result from moisture, but with a few maintenance tricks, they can flatten out.

On this Week’s Podcast:

We talk about how water can cause hardwood floors to cup — and what you can do about that situation.

• Leveling an uneven concrete slab is easy and inexpensive. So is patching and sealing concrete.

Chelsea Lipford-Wolf shares tips for revitalizing a fireplace.

• Joe’s Simple Solution — making a picture hanging tool out of a wire clothes hanger.

Question of the Week:

Roscoe in North Carolina writes, “We have a brick home that we plan on painting off-white. What kind of paint and primer is the best, and what surface preparation is required?”

We recommend you explore our article to learn ways of preventing wood floor cupping.

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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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