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April 2010 Newsletter from dannylipford.com

Welcome!

The Danny Lipford brand is always expanding and here's the latest. 

Here's to your best home,

Each week, we add new articles and videos to our extensive library of home improvement content on dannylipford.com.

• Spring Fix-Up

  Tips for cleaning and fixing up your home inside and out.

• April To-Do List

  April is the start of spring. Here's how to get your lawn and garden going.

• How to Create a Stepping Stone Path (Video)

  Allen Lyle demonstrates how to create a path in your yard.

• Spring Planting Time

  Determining when to plant can be part science and part superstition.

• How to Clean Outdoor Patio and Deck Furniture (Video)

  Danny shows you how on The Early Show on CBS.  

 

Don't Try this at Home

Springtime for many people brings extra cleaning and yard work, but if you’re not careful, it also brings a trip to the ER.  To avoid an accident keep a few things in mind:

• Before starting a project, put on proper protective clothing for the task -- a hat, gloves or goggles, as appropriate.

• When trying to reach high areas in your house, use a small ladder or sturdy step-stool rather than risk standing on furniture that could tip or slide.

• Avoid long periods of repetitive-motion activities such as raking, digging or pruning while doing yard work. Take frequent breaks and replenish fluids to prevent dehydration.

Finally, most injuries occur when you are in a rush doing a task, so take your time.

Emmy®-nominated Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford®

Our nationally-syndicated TV show is now in its 12th season on over 200 stations. Tune in for these episodes in April:

• Family Expansion (March 29-April 4)

• Top 5 Kitchen Decisions (April 5-11)

• Dream Kitchen Winner (April 12-18)

• Faux or No (April 19-25)

• Homeownership 101 (April 26-May 2)

To find Today's Homeowner® in your area, view our local listings guide or watch past episodes online.

The Weather Channel

Catch Danny each Saturday tackling a variety of simple weekend projects on "The Home Depot Project of the Week".

Check out this short clip from the syndicated radio show  Homefront with Danny Lipford, hosted by Danny and Allen Lyle, which airs on Saturday mornings across the country.  And if you've got a home question, call 800-946-4420.

To listen live or hear past episodes, visit www.dannylipford.com/homefront.

 

Stop Slugs

The holes in your plant leaves (such as Hostas) are most likely from slugs. You don't see them during the day because they feed at night. Here's a natural method to get rid of them. Create a trap with grapefruit halves. Take emptied-out grapefruit halves and place them upside down in your garden to create a moist, dark place for the slugs to gather. Turn them over the next morning and give the birds a treat.

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