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Wood fencing is a traditional option, but it requires plenty of maintenance.
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•Solutions for a homeowner who’s installing 500 feet of wood fencing — hear how Danny and Joe would tackle the installation and staining.
• Trees and their roots can lead to uneven walkways. While you could replace your concrete sidewalk, we’ve got a solution that will let you keep it.
• Do you have a big yard and need to rake soil? Try mechanizing your raking! Joe explains in this week’s Simple Solution.
• Tips for creating a spooky — and safe — Halloween setup for your home.
Question of the Week:
Robert in Rhode Island writes, “Earlier today, my wife, and I were in the back yard, and I noticed the end of the vinyl siding was hanging. Is there any way to secure the siding.”
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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.