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Shaving Cream Carpet Cleaning Trick

Use shaving cream to clean carpet stains. https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SS-shaving-cream-and-carpet.mp3 You can remove most carpet stains with ordinary shaving cream. Apply a large dab of shaving cream directly to the stain and let it sit for about 30 minutes. Blot away the shaving cream with a dry white cloth, then spray the …

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Protecting Walls from Pets

Tired of repairing drywall? Try these reinforcement methods. (Deposit Photos)   Danny and Joe welcome callers’ questions each week on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show. Here’s a question from our April 11 broadcast: https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Leanna-walls-Natl-Gypsum.mp3 Leanna’s sheetrock walls are taking daily beatings from her dogs. She wants to know if there …

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Container Gardening: How to Grow Flowers in Pots

Previous articleHow to Dye Drop Cloths for Patio Curtains Backed by his 40-year remodeling career, Danny served as the home improvement expert for CBS’s The Early Show and The Weather Channel for more than a decade. His extensive hands-on experience and understanding of the industry make him the go-to source …

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How to Dye Drop Cloths for Patio Curtains

Video Playback Not Supported Use Fabric Dye to Customize Drop Cloth Curtains Store-bought drop cloths are big and inexpensive. Add some fabric dye and you’ve got custom curtains perfect for hanging inside or outside on your patio! Materials Rit has color formulas for just about any color under the sun! …

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5 Alternative Uses for Canvas Drop Cloths

Canvas drop cloths aren’t just good for catching paint — you also can use them to enhance your home. (DepositPhotos) The humble drop cloth doesn’t get the respect it deserves. These canvas sheets protect floors, appliances and furniture from paint, dust and debris, and they’re destined to be spilled on, …

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3 Green Alternatives for Your Next Home Renovation

When you plan a home renovation, consider environmentally green construction alternatives. (DepositPhotos) With Earth Day approaching, many people are asking how they can make a difference when it comes to their effect on the environment — especially if they’re planning a home renovation. According to a recent report, the typical …

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Removing Paint from Cement Blocks

Listener Question Danny and Joe welcome callers’ questions each week on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show. Here’s a question from our April 4 broadcast: https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Kevin.mp3 5-years ago Kevin painted his cement block basement, and now it’s peeling. He wants to know what he can use to take all the paint …

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Multi-Purpose Skewers

Simple Solutions Wooden skewers can solve multiple solutions in the shop. (DepositPhotos) https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SS-Skewers.mp3 Wooden skewers used for barbecuing are handy to have around the shop. Use them to puncture the foil seals in tubes of caulk, sealant, and adhesives. They’re also great for spreading glue into mortises, dowel holes, biscuit …

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Removing Caked on Mud from Bricks

Listener Question (DepositPhotos) Danny and Joe welcome callers’ questions each week on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show. Here’s a question from our April 4 broadcast: https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Grayling.mp3 Grayling needs help removing red dirt stains from his new brick home. When building a new home, a first step should be creating a …

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