Hardwood floors
If your hardwood floors are buckling, you may have a moisture problem.

This week on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show a listener is having problems with moisture under his home that is causing his hardwood floors to buckle. Here’s a way to keep the moisture content down!

Putting plastic down under the house will probably solve the problem, it’s great to use to prevent moisture from infiltrating your home. A small humidistat set between 60-70% will move the moisture out of your home as well!

Listen to the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show to learn more about these topics:

  • How to repair the firewall in your fireplace
  • An interview with Gutterbrush
  • A listener tells us a funny story about a wallpaper project
  • Joe tells us a story about his mom and a chandelier
  • Finding the source of a noise coming from the kitchen sink
  • Ways to conserve hot water
  • Preparing a garage floor for an epoxy coating
  • Tips to insulate your windows
  • Where to find vinyl siding
  • Moving a hot water heater from the attic to the laundry room

In the Aisles of The Home Depot

The holidays are right around the corner! It’s time to start thinking about gift ideas for friends and family.

We caught up with our friend Cathy Borden from The Home Depot to let our viewers know the awesome deals for Black Friday and this holiday season!

Whether you want to get a jump on Christmas shopping or need some festive decorations for your home, Home Depot’s got you covered.

Now is a great time to head over to their website or app and do some research on what promo deal is best for you. With the shortages around the country, many people are worried that online orders will not be here in time for the holidays — Cathy guaranteed us that is not the case with The Home Depot!

They have already introduced their Black Friday deals and merchandise already out in stores and online. And there is a great sale on appliances that are currently ongoing and different promotions per appliance.

The different promotions are listed online and will tell you how long they are running. Be aware that some promotions are online only so be sure to do your research on all of their great deals.

You can find all of these great products and promotions at The Home Depot, in-store or online!


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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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