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December 2007 Newsletter from dannylipford.com
Happy holidays!
This is absolutely my favorite month of the year. My oldest daughter comes in from college and, along with my other two daughters and wife, we share some great family time.
Of course, there are some perils to the holiday season. Aside from the risks to your wallet, there are a lot of accidents this time of year. So, I've included some safety tips from my website to keep in mind this season.
People ask me a lot of questions about their home and if you've got one, send it to us on video. We'll be picking the ten best "Ask Danny" questions this month and we might choose yours! You can read more about that in this newsletter.
Here's to your best home!
New home improvement articles are popping up every week on our website dannylipford.com. If you can't find what you're looking for, let us know at feedback@dannylipford.com.
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Here's Danny's picks for some of the best holiday gifts for that handy person in your home.
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Keep yourself and your family safe during the holidays.
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When you're trapped inside during the winter, painting is one good home project to keep you busy.
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Built-in Garage Workbench (video)
A good project to tackle over the holidays and a place to store all those tools you'll get for Christmas.
Ask Danny and Win
We know you have home improvement questions for Danny, so send us a video of you asking your question during the month of December. We'll pick the ten best and each will receive a Ryobi AIRgrip ProCross Laser Level. Your question could even make it on Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford®. Enter the contest today.
Don't Try This at Home
‘Tis the season for decorating your home. And that means climbing a ladder. Here are some tips to make it up and down safely.
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Don't overreach. Never reach so far that your hips extend over the ladder's side rails. -
Don't have your hands full. Your hands should always be free while you are on a ladder. Get someone to hand you things.
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Never step on the top of the ladder or the step below. The safe standing level is the second rung from the top.
Don't leave ladders unattended. Kids love climbing them.
Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford®
We kicked off our 10th season in September on over 200 stations nationwide. Check out the new look of the show. You can also watch past archived episodes online.
10 Steps to a Successful Kitchen Remodel (airs 12/03-12/09)-
DIY Installations - We take the mystery out of half a dozen common home repairs and upgrades. (airs 12/10-12/16)
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Bathroom Makeover (airs 12/17-12/23)
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Parade of Homes - This showcase of homes will give you plenty of ideas for your home, whether you are building, buying, or remodeling. (airs 12/24-12/30)
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Slackers Guide to Home Maintenance (airs 12/31/07-1/06/08)
To find Today's Homeowner® in your area, view our local listings guide.
The Weather Channel
In short segments broadcast throughout the week, Danny covers a variety of home issues. And each Saturday you can see Danny tackle simple weekend projects on "The Home Depot Project of the Week".
Holiday Safety - December 8th
Holiday Hookup - December 15th
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Laminate Flooring - December 22nd
Garage Organization - December 29th
DIY Disaster Winner
While it was hard to pick a winner, Denise Perrotta of Harrisonburg, Virginia, edged out the competition with a chronicle of her adventure installing stone veneer. Check out the winning entry.
Save Energy; Get a Tax Break
If you purchased an Energy-Star appliance or added energy-efficient windows or insulation this year, you might get a tax credit for it. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) offers consumers and businesses federal tax credits for purchasing energy-efficient appliances and products. Most of these tax credits remain in effect through 2007.
Find out more about it from the U.S. Department of Energy. Here are a few more tips on controlling heating costs.
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