On this week’s podcast:

• We spoke with a listener about a DIY dumbwaiter installation video found on the Today’s Homeowner website. He is about to tackle this project himself, so Danny and Joe talk about how he can get the job done.
• A listener’s shower is covered with cement backer board. He needs it to be protected from moisture. Listen to find out what he needs to complete this project like a pro.

And:
• Can you have a garbage disposal and a septic tank? There are several different ways to look at it; Danny and Joe give their suggestions.
• Joe has a Simple Solution to help you hammer in nails without hurting your fingers.

Question of the Week:

Brant from Iowa writes,

My daughter took a red dry-erase highlighter to the bathroom and has colored on the white grout. What is the best way to remove this and hopefully have white grout again?

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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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