An eroded wrench with a lot of rust.
Even the most rust-damaged hand tools can be revived.

On this Week’s Podcast:

• Have you ever heard about Vog? If you live in Hawaii or anywhere near volcanic activity then you surely have. It’s volcanic air pollution and a listener is getting advice for her brother who lives on Hawaii’s Big Island. His tools were damaged from vog; listen to learn how he can get them back in good shape.

• We tackle several questions from our hotline ranging from realigning a mailbox to creating a yoga/Tai Chi room filled with sand.

• A homeowner has a problem with his dishwasher. Sometimes floor tiling can trap the appliance in place. Here’s a trick to make room and not have to knock out the tile.

• Joe has a Simple Solution that will ensure your firewood stays dry through the winter months.

Question of the Week:

Bill in Virginia writes, “I’ve heard you discuss in podcasts the subject of damp crawlspaces.

On my most recent annual pest inspection, a higher than normal moisture level was indicated under my home, and I have been provided 2 options by crawl space contractors: 1) Replace my foundation vents with self-opening ones and add fans in the crawl space and 2) Seal up the vents and install a dehumidifier in the crawl space.

I appreciate any lessons learned/advise you might be able to provide for my decision.

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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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