
Expert Advice for your Lawn & Garden TV Host of Today's Homeowner® and home expert for The Weather ChannelDecks and Patios, Lawn and Garden, Quick Picks, Furniture & Accessories Published 05/06/2008 by Ben Erickson
To clean the gunk off the racks on your grill, wrap them in newspaper or paper towels and place them in a plastic garbage bag. Saturate the paper with household ammonia, tie the bag closed, and let it sit overnight. The next day take the racks out—being careful to avoid breathing the ammonia fumes—remove the paper, and spray the racks down with a hose. If needed, wash them in warm water with dishwashing liquid to remove any remaining residue. Rinse and dry.
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Decks and Patios, Lawn and Garden, Kitchens and Baths, Exterior, CBS The Early Show, Furniture & Accessories, Landscaping & Design Published 04/02/2007 by Danny Lipford
Outdoor kitchens have been rapidly gaining in popularity, which should come as no surprise. Seems like it gets harder to gather the family around the dinner table at night, but when you’re talking about a barbecue, the “whole fam damily” likes to show up!
Lawn and Garden, Repairs and Installation, Exterior, Furniture & Accessories Published 02/27/2007 by Danny Lipford
Spring Cleaning doesn’t have to stop at the front door. In fact, you should probably clean the front door along with the rest of your home’s exterior. Danny gives tips for making spring cleaning easy and thorough.
Video, Lawn and Garden, Furniture & Accessories Published 07/15/2006 by Danny Lipford
A birdbath makes a great addition to your landscape, but the debris and algae they collect are far less than attractive. Here’s a tip for getting the bath clean and keeping it clean.
Video, Lawn and Garden, Container Gardens, Furniture & Accessories Published 07/02/2006 by Danny Lipford
Take an old angel food cake pan and cut it about an inch from the top of the center tube and rolled edges. Slip the umbrella pole of your patio table through the angel food cake pan. The container can then be filled with fresh plants.