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Sawing wood outside with a chainsaw
Handling a chainsaw just got a little easier thanks to a throwback tip from Danny’s shop teacher. (DepositPhotos)

If only homes came with directions, right? Well, that’s not going to happen anytime soon because there are so many things that can go wrong with them! And there are so many needs you can’t immediately anticipate.

For instance, what if you need to saw some limbs or logs, and you’ve never handled a chainsaw? And what’s the solution for dirty caulk — how do you clean it?

What can you do when lint from your clothes dryer blows onto your grass? Or when your dog leaves a mess on your bedroom carpet, and the odors stick around?

Every homeowner has asked themselves most of these questions at one point or another — or they will encounter these issues in the future; just give it time!

And we’ve got advice for each one of them on this episode of the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show.

  • [skipto time=8:52][8:52][/skipto] What to do when dryer lint blows onto the grass
  • [skipto time=15:26][15:26][/skipto] The best adhesive to glue PVC trim boards to metal
  • [skipto time=20:43][20:43][/skipto] Thoughts on painting vintage Marlite
  • [skipto time=28:23][28:23][/skipto] Best New Product: Rust-Oleum Outdoor Fabric Spray Paint
  • [skipto time=30:21][30:21][/skipto] Danny and Joe discuss uses for the Best New Product and Danny talks about his community project for the University of South Alabama
  • [skipto time=31:49][31:49][/skipto] Help for an ongoing sinkhole
  • [skipto time=39:24][39:24][/skipto] A stronger solution for sealing exterior cracks and gaps
  • [skipto time=49:22][49:22][/skipto] Simple Solution: How to convert a 5-gallon bucket into a cutting tool
  • [skipto time=51:05][51:05][/skipto] An old tip about how to handle a saw from Danny’s eighth-grade shop teacher, King David Wilson
  • [skipto time=55:44][55:44][/skipto] How to clean a popcorn ceiling around AC vents
  • [skipto time=57:50][57:50][/skipto] Garden statues have broken — how to put them back together again
  • [skipto time=58:51][58:51][/skipto] The best way to repair holes from a sagging towel rod
  • [skipto time=1:01:30][1:01:30][/skipto] How to fill cracks in plaster walls
  • [skipto time=1:10:42][1:10:42][/skipto] How to remove a marble sink’s sealer and reseal it with a high-gloss finish
  • [skipto time=1:15:12][1:15:12][/skipto] Tips for cleaning old caulk
  • [skipto time=1:22:44][1:22:44][/skipto] Tips for configuring an electric Wi-Fi thermostat
  • [skipto time=1:33:27][1:33:27][/skipto] How to eliminate dog smells from bedroom carpet
  • [skipto time=1:36:55][1:36:55][/skipto] Building a storage barn? Here’s our recommendation for the foundation
  • [skipto time=1:43:35][1:43:35][/skipto] Simple Solution: An easy way to get a down comforter into a duvet cover

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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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