Danny Lipford chats about home fire safety with Steven Millhouse and Dwight Smith with Mobile Fire-Rescue. (3 Echoes Content Studio) October is National Fire Prevention Month, so this week, I’m chatting with Capt. Dwight Smith and Steven Millhouse with Mobile Fire-Rescue in Alabama about their top fire safety tips for homeowners. Once you’ve escaped a … Read more
Upgrade your home to smart lighting without slowing down other devices. With Lutron’s Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch Starter Kit, you can get the convenience of wireless light control without putting a strain on your Wi-Fi. This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product from these links, we will earn a small … Read more
This week, learn how to remove thorny goathead weed and free a window that’s been painted shut. (arousa, Getty Images/N8tureGrl, Getty Images) Hour 1 In Hour 1, learn how to repair drywall cracks, eliminate funky front-loading washer odor and more. Repairing Cracked Drywall Small drywall cracks can be repaired with some light sanding and a … Read more
Mitchell Lovell and Danny Lipford chat about chimneys this week. (Coastal Chimney Sweeps/3 Echoes Content Studio) This week, we’re talking about chimneys and fireplaces with Mitchell Lovell, a second-generation certified chimney sweep with Coastal Chimney Sweeps. In 2009, Mitchell started working at Coastal Chimney Sweeps, the company his father founded in 1979. Like his father, … Read more
This week, Danny Lipford chats with Brian Santos, “The Wall Wizard,” about painting. (3 Echoes Content Studio, thewallwizard.com) This week, I’m chatting with painting expert Brian Santos, a.k.a the “Wall Wizard.” Brian is a fourth-generation painting contractor, author of best-selling home improvement books, and has toured for more than 25 years with his “Wizard Workshops” … Read more
If disaster strikes, will your homeowners insurance cover the cost to replace your home? A basic policy might not be enough to provide peace of mind — you need guaranteed replacement cost coverage. This article is sponsored by Erie Insurance. If your home insurance is lacking, you might be paying out of pocket to rebuild … Read more
Need more living space for your growing family? Don’t immediately call a real estate agent or contractor — first, talk with an independent insurance agent before you move or renovate. The Importance of Working with a Pro Your home is your most valuable asset. Homeowners insurance provides financial protection in the event the structure is damaged … Read more
In this week’s episode, we provide solutions for out-of-control Asiatic jasmine and a dripping range hood. (Carey Bradley, Today’s Homeowner Media/Osvaldo Maldonado, Getty Images/BillionPhotos) Hour 1 In Hour 1, we share a listener’s tip on how to track down rats in an attic, offer solutions for an invasive ground cover and more. Tracking Down Rats … Read more
This week, learn how to clean old wallpaper and protect a wood-framed shower window from water damage. (Sandy Knollenburg/simplyzel, Getty Images) Hour 1 In Hour 1, hear our suggestions for matching wood posts to vinyl, cleaning old wallpaper, and more. Matching Wood Posts to Vinyl Matching these wooden support posts to the vinyl posts … Read more
In this episode of “Ask Danny,” drywall expert Mark Rutherford shares his tips and techniques. (3 Echoes Content Studio) In Episode 4 of “Ask Danny,” I’m talking with my longtime friend and drywall expert Mark Rutherford — “The Drywall Guru.” Mark Rutherford installs drywall in a classic episode of Today’s Homeowner TV. (3 Echoes Content Studio) … Read more