Thursday, January 31, 2019

4 Ways to Upcycle Your Fish Tank - Today's Homeowner

4 Ways to Upcycle Your Fish Tank
An old fish tank doesn’t have to be an eyesore in your home. You can upcycle it into many things, such as furniture.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/4-ways-to-upcycle-your-fish-tank/
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Why You Need a Vented Range Hood - Today's Homeowner

Kitchen range hood vented outside.
Watch this video to find out about the importance of having and using a kitchen range hood that’s vented to the outside to take heat, moisture, and pollutants from cooking out of your home.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/importance-of-a-vented-kitchen-range-hood/
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How to Prevent Heat Loss and Gain in Your Home - Today's Homeowner

filling crack in brick with insulation
Up to 40% of the heat loss or gain in a home is due to leaks in the thermal envelope surrounding the living space. To save energy, make sure the attic has plenty of insulation, and fill any cracks or gaps around windows, doors, plumbing pipes, and HVAC lines. Installing foam gaskets behind switch and outlet covers is another good way to reduce air infiltration in your home.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/reducing-heat-loss-and-gain-in-your-home/
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When to Water Plants Before a Freeze - Today's Homeowner

Branch with ice on it.
Plant cells that are plump with water are stronger, so follow these tips when watering plants for freezing weather.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/when-to-water-plants-before-a-freeze/
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5 Ways to Protect Koi Fish During Freezing Weather - Today's Homeowner

5 Ways to Protect Koi Fish During Freezing Weather
Brett asks, “During this latest cold snap, my koi fish pond has threatened to freeze over. What should I do?”

Ice by itself is not dangerous to koi. The danger is the reduced oxygen and increased toxic gases from the sealed water surface. Read on for more.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-keep-koi-fish-in-a-pond-during-freezing-weather/
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How to Prevent Hose Bibbs from Freezing - Today's Homeowner

Installing an insulated foam hose bib cover on an outdoor spigot.
Watch this video to find out how to protect the outdoor spigots on your home from freezing by installing insulated hose bibb covers.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/protect-outdoor-hose-bib-spigots-from-freezing/
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How to Protect Your Home During Extreme Cold Weather - Today's Homeowner

House surrounded by snow
Extreme cold weather — brrr! — can be hard on your home. Follow these tips when freezing weather, snow and ice hit your area.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-protect-your-home-during-extreme-cold-weather/
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

How to Make a Picnic Table Drink Trough - Today's Homeowner

Completed picnic table drink trough full of drinks.
Adding a drink trough to your picnic table is a great way to have everyone’s favorite beverages on hand for outdoor entertaining. Watch this video to find out more.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/how-to-make-a-picnic-table-drink-trough/
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Tips for Safe Snow Blower Use - Today's Homeowner

snow blowing
Outdoor power equipment makes clearing snowfall easy, but keep safety in mind when using snow blowers.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/snow-blower-use-questions-to-help-you-keep-safety-in-mind/
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10 Tips for Safer Winter Generator Use - Today's Homeowner

10 Tips for Safer Winter Generator Use
A standby generator comes in handy when the power goes out, but it's important to follow these safety tips when using one.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/10-tips-for-safer-winter-generator-use/
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