An outdoor kitchen area in a backyard, featuring a granite countertops, a grill and a sink
Outdoor kitchens are a hot commodity now, but they don’t have to be too expensive to install.
  • [skipto time=5:03][5:03][/skipto] Joe discuses his latest writing topic: deck safety
  • [skipto time=15:45][15:45][/skipto] How to hide central air electrical and pipes
  • [skipto time=28:28][28:28][/skipto] Home Depot Best New Product: Leviton 15 Amp Decora Type A and C USB Charger Tamper-Resistant Outlet
  • [skipto time=30:04][30:04][/skipto] Creating a dry patio area under a wood deck
  • [skipto time=34:23][34:23][/skipto] Affordable way to make a functional and attractive outdoor kitchen area
  • [skipto time=39:21][39:21][/skipto] Around the Yard Segment: Building Outdoor Structures
  • [skipto time=41:43][41:43][/skipto] Tips for installing pavers over a concrete patio
  • [skipto time=49:29][49:29][/skipto] Simple Solution: Using bicycle hand-grips on garden tools
  • [skipto time=50:42][50:42][/skipto] Danny and Joe talk about Plasti-Dip liquid rubber coating for tools
  • [skipto time=57:11][57:11][/skipto] What to do about stained concrete
  • [skipto time=59:29][59:29][/skipto] Building a pantry to match new cabinets
  • [skipto time=1:01:10][1:01:10][/skipto] Tips for replacing a pendant light with a chandelier
  • [skipto time=1:10:08][1:10:08][/skipto] Solved: What can cause granite to crack?
  • [skipto time=1:15:44][1:15:44][/skipto] How to repair water damage on a plaster ceiling
  • [skipto time=1:22:42][1:22:42][/skipto] Solved: Can you re-coat the white coating on an old cast iron sink?
  • [skipto time=1:26:26][1:26:26][/skipto] Solved: Can you reuse last year’s potting soil for this year’s plants?
  • [skipto time=1:33:35][1:33:35][/skipto] Tips for stabilizing pipes to prevent faucets from moving around too much
  • [skipto time=1:36:32][1:36:32][/skipto] What to do about gaps around a door
  • [skipto time=1:38:35][1:38:35][/skipto] Creating a kitchen island without breaking the bank
  • [skipto time=1:43:10][1:43:10][/skipto] Simple Solution: How to seal clay pots and prevent plants from drying out

Not everyone can be a home improvement expert. That’s why we’re here to give advice on any projects you want to tackle around the house.

Wondering how you can make your deck safer? Maybe you are looking for a way to hide your central air electrical wiring and pipes.

Do you want to create a dry patio area under your deck for rainy days? Or, are you wanting to add an outdoor kitchen area without spending too much money?

Listen to this episode of Today’s Homeowner Radio Show to learn the answers to these questions and many more!

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Around the Yard

In this Around the Yard segment, brought to you by Pavestone, we share advice on how to add wooden structures, like a playset or pergola, to your backyard.

Use a durable material that will stand the weather and resist termites. Assembly doesn’t have to be hard when you follow simple tips, such as cutting and applying stain to wood before assembly and using a fast-setting concrete that will allow you to start building around it in approximately an hour.

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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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