Here are some of the highlights from the October 20, 2012, Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford radio show.

Guests on This Week’s Show

Brian Santos, The Wall Wizard, joined Danny and Allen with a recipe to remove stubborn wallpaper glue.

Weekly Topic

Danny, Allen, and Amy offered smart Halloween yard tips to help keep the local hobgoblins safe.

Questions Answered on This Week’s Show

  • How to attach a mural to a granite backsplash.
  • Removing stains from stainless steel kitchen sinks.
  • Evening out color differences in concrete.
  • How to replace a rotten door threshold.
  • Water heater not delivering enough hot water.
  • Problem with sink holes in yard.
  • How to clean natural wood kitchen cabinets.
  • Problem with bad odor from clothes dryer.
  • Removing black walnut stains on a patio.
  • How to warm up a cold basement.
  • Problem with a slow-draining tub drain. (see answer)
  • Installing laminate floors over ceramic tile. (find out how to install wood flooring on tiles)
  • Applying acid stain to a stained concrete floor.
  • Problem with dust in drawers from granite countertop.
  • Installing fiber cement siding over plywood.
  • Best outdoor temperature for painting. (see answer)
  • Applying glass tile over painted drywall.
  • Bricking around a circuit breaker box.
  • Staining faded vinyl shutters.
  • Poor water quality from bathroom faucet.
  • How to remove wallpaper adhesive.
  • Problem with rotten foundation posts and beams.
  • How much insulation is recommended under floors. (see answer)
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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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