Dust coming from vent in a home
If dust is entering your home through the vents, it’s bypassing the filter. (DepositPhotos)

One of the benefits of owning a home is making it your own. You can keep improving the place until you’re completely satisfied with its look and function.

Don’t worry if you have a project in mind, but you’re not sure how to make it a reality. Some of the callers on this week’s Today’s Homeowner Radio Show are in the same situation. They know what they want to do, but they’re stuck on the logistics. Or they know the problem, but can’t figure out the solution.

For instance, dust is coming from your vents, but you’re not sure what’s causing it. Or you want to paint a steel staircase, but you’re not sure what to consider before doing so.

Maybe you want to wash old walls, but you’re concerned about volatile organic compounds being released. Or you want to convert a concrete patio into a wood deck, but you’re not sure what’s involved.

We’ll help with these projects, and many more! Listen to this week’s radio show for advice.                     

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  • [skipto time=15:51][15:51][/skipto]: Tips for venting bathrooms to the outside
  • [skipto time=20:23][20:23][/skipto]: Are volatile organic compounds released when washing down 18-year-old painted walls?
  • [skipto time=22:01][22:01][/skipto]: How to make a dumb-waiter with a garage door opener
  • [skipto time=28:22][28:22][/skipto]: Best New Product: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool
  • [skipto time=31:41][31:41][/skipto]: Tips for painting a steel staircase
  • [skipto time=39:17][39:17][/skipto]: Tips for removing wallpaper
  • [skipto time=44:40][44:40][/skipto]: Building a fire pit and pouring a concrete patio
  • [skipto time=49:15][49:15][/skipto]: Simple Solution: How to deodorize a bathroom sink
  • [skipto time=55:38][55:38][/skipto]: The projects Danny is working on at his house
  • [skipto time=57:54][57:54][/skipto]: What you should know before modifying your home’s addition
  • [skipto time=1:00:15][1:00:15][/skipto]: Tips for converting a wood-burning fireplace to use propane
  • [skipto time=1:01:58][1:01:58][/skipto]: How to prevent moisture and mold where wood framing meets concrete blocks
  • [skipto time=1:11:39][1:11:39][/skipto]: Tips for building a wooden storm door with glass
  • [skipto time=1:15:44][1:15:44][/skipto]: Making laminate countertops look like granite
  • [skipto time=1:22:27][1:22:27][/skipto]: Why dust comes out of your vents
  • [skipto time=1:33:08][1:33:08][/skipto]: Tips for laying wooden deck boards over a concrete patio
  • [skipto time=1:38:04][1:38:04][/skipto]: Can you install window insulation kits on drywall?
  • [skipto time=1:43:37][1:43:37][/skipto]: Simple Solution: Extension Cord Safety Tips

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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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