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ASK DANNY: Let The Hot Air Out

Make sure your attic has proper ventilation to let the hot air out during the summer

  It’s been hot. And chances are it could get hot again sometime soon this summer. And that means you need to make sure your attic has proper ventilation to let the hot air out. Here’s how to do it in this week’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features Tags: Ask Danny

Thinking Green: Solar Shade Cloth

It might be tough to believe, but the sun is out there and hot weather is just around the corner this time of year.

  It might be tough to believe, but the sun is out there and hot weather is just around the corner this time of year. learn how you can cut down on heat, glare and cooling bills with a low tech, highly environmental solution in Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features Tags: Ask Danny

Ask Danny: Checking For Leaks

Is Your Water Bill Sky High? A Leak May Be The Culprit

  You may notice your water bill starting to tick up during summer month. Are you just using more, or is there a leak costing you big bucks? Danny Lipford investigates in this week’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features Tags: Ask Danny

Ask Danny: Painting Ceramic Tiles

When it comes to updating your bathroom, what can you do about those crazy shades of ceramic tile?

  Julie asks: Is it possible to paint the ceramic tile walls in my bathroom? Yes you can successfully paint ceramic tile walls in your bathroom, but I wouldn’t recommend trying to paint the floor. It just won’t hold up. You can really update the look of a bathroom, especially if you have some of the old colored tiles like…

Ask Danny: Bringing Your Home Into The 21st Century

Is your home looking a little out of this century?

  Loraine asks: What’s the best way to paint over dark paneling? When I was a kid, the old dark paneling like this was so popular. Nowadays, people want to brighten things up a little bit, and whether you have real wood paneling like this or sheet paneling, the process to brighten it up is pretty much the same. You…

Ask Danny: When To Repair Your Roof

Taking care of your roof is key to keeping it over your head and your house.

  Marla asks: How will I know when it’s time to replace my asphalt shingle roof? Depending on the type of asphalt shingle you have, you can expect to get anywhere from 15 to 30 years life expectancy from that roof and there’s a few tell-tale signs that will let you know if you’re getting close to needing to budget…

ASK DANNY: Tips For Lowering Energy Bills

There's a few simple things you can do to really drive your energy bill down.

There’s a few simple things you can do to really drive your energy bill down. One, regularly change your furnace filter. If you don’t, it gets dirty and it makes your heating and cooling system work a lot harder to keep you comfortable. Another thing is why keep the temperature in your home nice and comfortable all the time when…