Today’s Homeowner Radio

What’s the trick to painting brick? There are a few products out there that will really give your home a new updated look, and they’re not difficult to use.

And, wake up from your wallpaper nightmare, listen to learn the special formula that will have you ripping up wallpaper in no time.

Plus, a member of Today’s Homeowner community surprised us with a song about the show.


Listener Questions

Cost-Effective Shower Walls
Lee from Virginia – “We are removing the garden tub from our master bathroom and installing a walk-in shower. I’ve gotten the pan and shower walls, but can’t decide on a cost-effective way to cover the back walls of the shower. Suggestions?”

Bathroom Exhaust Vent
John from New York – “I have a second-floor dormer on a cape cod where the dormer roof is fairly flat and has a rubber roof on it. I want to vent my exhaust fan thru the roof but not sure what type of vent to use considering we get a fair amount of snow. Any ideas?”

Eliminating Standing Water on Concrete
Vincent from Alabama – “My carport accumulates standing water when it rains. Is there a product I could apply to raise the level of the carport and cause the incoming water to drain away?”

Wallpaper Removal Formula
Kim from North Carolina – “We just purchased an older home. Several rooms have wallpaper. When we started to remove it the drywall paper came with it. Now we are afraid to try and remove any more. What is the fix for these walls? ”

The Trick to Painting Brick
Laura from Colorado – “I have lots of competing colors on my exterior and want to neutralize at least one color by painting or whitewashing the orange brick on my house. What kind of paint is best?”


Checking in with Chelsea

Chelsea talks about her new episode all about creating an accent wall with beadboard planks. Plus, Joe gives us a history lesson on the origins of wainscoting.


Simple Solutions

Nail Pulling Tip
Here’s how to yank out a nail after the nail head has snapped off.

Fast Faucet Polisher
Use a fabric-softener dryer sheet to polish brass, chrome and nickel faucets to a sparkling-new condition.


Best New Products

PowerMaster Plus Clipped-Head Framing Nailer
When it comes time to reach for the nail gun, you’re going to want a tool that works just as hard as you do. The Paslode Power-Master Plus Clipped-Head Framing Nailer is that tool, with proven performance and durable construction.


Products Mentioned in This Broadcast

Quikrete

Rockwool

ROMABIO

Sterling Plumbing

Schlage

SwanStone

A Special Thanks

Today’s Homeowner by Robbie McCurdy

Editorial Contributors
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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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