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Marvin in AL
We have problems with squirrels munching on the round gable vents on our house. Can these be repaired or would they have to be replaced? If replaced, do they push out from the inside or push in from the outside? How difficult are these to replace? Any suggestions or directions would be greatly appreciated.

Scott in NY
I want to add a closet to a bonus room. The room has radiant heat below hardwood flooring. How do I fasten the framing to the floor? I don’t want to nail or screw into the hot water tubes. Construction adhesive? Strong enough?

James in CA
I have a home with a concrete slab foundation. Water damage required the demo of our hardwood floor. When the 3/4″ plywood sub floor was removed, it left the slab looking like a battle zone with 1″+ holes that look like a machine gun had raked the slab. Will these holes need to be filled before re-laying the 3/4″ sub floor? If so, with what?

Frank in AL
We just put two new coats of semi-gloss paint on our front porch steps, and they look great. However, the steps are exposed to the weather and after it rains, they get quite slippery. Is there a product you can paint on to keep the same appearance, but make them safer? I’ve heard paint that contains sand, but wouldn’t that just wear off?


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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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