insert_link Home Improvement How to Recycle or Repurpose Your Christmas Tree Instead of throwing your holiday decorations in the trash, consider recycling them in the garden and allowing them to return to the earth in a natural way. Here are tips from Home Improvement expert Danny Lipford to help you do just that! Community Tree Recycling Many communities offer a tree recycling service, picking up discarded trees and grinding them into mulch to be used in public parks and landscapes. With […] todayJanuary 6, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement Burn This, not That, in your Fireplace this Winter A wood-burning fireplace can be a good source of supplemental heat, but it will emit more pollutants into the air if the fire isn’t built properly. Here are some tips for minimizing wood smoke pollution from your fireplace or wood stove, and making a happy and healthy fire in your home this Winter, courtesy expert Danny Lipford of Today’s Homeowner. Try out some manufactured logs. You may not think they […] todayDecember 31, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Safety First! 4 Things to Do Before Hanging Outdoor Christmas Lights Want your home to have a beautiful Christmas light display that rivals the Griswalds? Then you need to keep safety in mind. Home Maintenance expert Danny Lipford wants us to follow these precautions before installing any holiday lights. 1. Get an Inspection Before installing holiday lighting, hire an electrical contractor to inspect the property. This expert can determine if a building’s electrical system can withstand the use of numerous lighting […] todayDecember 2, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement November Yard and Garden To-Do List: Cleanup and Maintenance Fall gardening chores tend to have a “bedtime” theme – before your plants begin their long winter’s nap, they need to be tended and tucked cozily into their beds. Fall gardening is also an exercise in delayed gratification – new plants will barely put down roots before going dormant, cleaned and amended beds won’t show their gratitude until spring, and bulbs disappear underground, making you wonder if they’ll ever reappear. […] todayNovember 21, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement November Yard and Garden To-Do List Fall gardening chores tend to have a “bedtime” theme – before your plants begin their long winter’s nap, they need to be tended and tucked cozily into their beds. Fall gardening is also an exercise in delayed gratification – new plants will barely put down roots before going dormant, cleaned and amended beds won’t show their gratitude until spring, and bulbs disappear underground, making you wonder if they’ll ever reappear. […] todayNovember 20, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement November Yard and Garden To-Do List: Perennials and Bulbs Fall gardening chores tend to have a “bedtime” theme – before your plants begin their long winter’s nap, they need to be tended and tucked cozily into their beds. Fall gardening is also an exercise in delayed gratification – new plants will barely put down roots before going dormant, cleaned and amended beds won’t show their gratitude until spring, and bulbs disappear underground, making you wonder if they’ll ever reappear. […] todayNovember 19, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement November Lawn and Garden To-Do List: Shrubs and Trees Fall gardening chores tend to have a “bedtime” theme – before your plants begin their long winter’s nap, they need to be tended and tucked cozily into their beds. Fall gardening is also an exercise in delayed gratification – new plants will barely put down roots before going dormant, cleaned and amended beds won’t show their gratitude until spring, and bulbs disappear underground, making you wonder if they’ll ever reappear. […] todayNovember 18, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Who Let The Dogs Out? Keeping your pooch from roaming can be a big challenge, and while classic fences are the most common method, another way to go is to install an electronic containment system, or electric fence, in your yard. These systems have the advantage of being easier and less expensive to install than a fence, though they requires a bit of training to teach the dog to recognize the invisible barrier to avoid […] todayAugust 27, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Three Ways to Create Curb Appeal Curb appeal improvements are a great investment, whether you want a more inviting forever home or need to impress potential buyers. You don’t need a big budget, a ton of time or much skill, either. Just a few simple changes and a weekend’s work can make a big impact. Here are three great, and simple, ways to create curb appeal from Home Improvement Expert Danny Lipford: 1. Patch All […] todayJuly 4, 2019
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