Dogs digging up holes in the backyard
Dogs digging up your yard? We have the solution. (DepositPhotos)

If you own a home long enough, you’ll eventually spot all kinds of pests, both indoors and outdoors.

They can be actual backyard pests like chiggers, or nuisances like white fungi invading your garden. Sometimes, our furry friends can temporarily become pests, like when dogs dig unsightly holes.

A noisy A/C unit could be pretty bothersome, as could cracks in kitchen cabinet doors, and paint that keeps peeling no matter how many coats you apply.

And we’ll talk about all these challenges, and much more, on this week’s Today’s Homeowner Radio Show.

  • [skipto time=3:09][3:09][/skipto] Tips for summer A/C maintenance
  • [skipto time=6:40][6:40][/skipto] How to set ceiling fans for summer cooling
  • [skipto time=7:03][7:03][/skipto] The importance of sealing a home’s envelope
  • [skipto time=8:50][8:50][/skipto] Putting in a post with concrete
  • [skipto time=15:54][15:54][/skipto] Tips for getting rid of backyard chiggers
  • [skipto time=28:25][28:25][/skipto] Best New Product: Ryobi 40-Volt, 20-Inch Brushless Push Mower
  • [skipto time=30:43][30:43][/skipto] What to do about residual glue under tile floors
  • [skipto time=42:12][42:12][/skipto] Tips for waterproofing a curbless shower
  • [skipto time=49:41][49:41][/skipto] Simple Solution: How to drill pilot holes for soft, metal screws without breaking them
  • [skipto time=55:22][55:22][/skipto] Window replacements: Is this a DIY job?
  • [skipto time=57:12][57:12][/skipto] How to stop dogs from digging backyard holes
  • [skipto time=59:04][59:04][/skipto] How to restore furniture for outside use
  • [skipto time=1:01:34][1:01:34][/skipto] ‘What are these flat, white roots?’
  • [skipto time=1:03:30][1:03:30][/skipto] What to do about peeling paint on the walls
  • [skipto time=1:11:02][1:11:02][/skipto] Tips for insulating a patio
  • [skipto time=1:22:13][1:22:13][/skipto] What to do about cracks in kitchen cabinet doors
  • [skipto time=1:26:08][1:26:08][/skipto] What to do about a noisy hallway A/C unit
  • [skipto time=1:36:08][1:36:08][/skipto] ‘My in-ground sprinkler heads won’t pop up — what now?’
  • [skipto time=1:38:40][1:38:40][/skipto] Tips for painting pressure-treated posts
  • [skipto time=1:44:00][1:44:00][/skipto] Simple Solution: How to get all the paint out of a spray-paint can

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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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