Today’s Homeowner Radio

Danny Lipford and Joe Truini

Listener Questions

Wax Buildup on Laminate Floors 
Laminate Floors
Laminate gives you the look of hardwood flooring.
Terri’s laminate flooring has a waxy buildup that she’s having a hard time getting rid of. Terri should check with the manufacturer of any product she put on the floor prior to the waxy buildup.  One option is cleaning the floors with alcohol, or she could try some white vinegar with a non-abrasive brush.  

Storage Solutions for a Laundry Room  
Turquoise laundry baskets stored in cubbies
Give your laundry baskets a place to live when not in use.
Tammy is considering selling her home but says storage is definitely an issue. Tammy tells us her laundry room has a stacked washer and dryer with very little room for anything else. Tammy can look into adjustable shelving and wall cabinets that she can mount to get items off the floor.  Also, next to the washer and dryer is a good place for shelving. An experienced remodeling contractor may be able to help come up with a simple alternative for her laundry room. Additionally, her local home builders association should have a list of contractors that can offer an inexpensive option for her house.

Monique Allen Interview: Landscaping Expert and Author

Monique Allen
Monique Allen
This week we spoke with an award-winning landscaping expert, author, and businesswoman Monique Allen. Monique spent 35 years as a gardener, designer, contractor and is the founder and creative director of “The Garden Continuum” gardening company. In addition to 35 years in the business, Monique is also an accomplished business coach, industry blogger, and just completed her first full-length book “Stop Landscaping, Start LifeScaping.”

Simple Solution

empty bottle used to create a greenhouse
Use a bottle to create a greenhouse (DepositPhotos.com).
 
Protect garden seedlings from spring frost by creating a mini greenhouse from an empty soda bottle. Simply use a utility knife to slice off the bottom of the bottle, then place it over the seedling. 
 
power tool
Keep tabs on your cordless power tool batteries.
 
Color-Coded Cordless Tool Guide

If you’re having trouble matching batteries to their chargers, try this trick!


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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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