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Trying to find the right glue at your local home improvement store these days can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many to choose from, and picking the wrong one can lead to a really sticky situation. Or not, which could be even worse. The trick is to match the glue to the job at hand, but that’s not always as simple as it sounds. Here’s a breakdown of the different types that are available to help you get it right.

To give a deck that perfect finishing touch, as well as to address safety concerns, it needs to have a handrail around it. Here Danny shows how to construct the railings and spindles from pressure treated wood. The top rail is made from a horizontal 2×4 while the bottom rail is secured vertically with a beveled cut to shed water.

So you want to go green but aren’t sure how to take that first step without cleaning out your wallet in the process? Well look no further than the lighting aisle of your nearest home improvement store. There you’ll find a wide selection of compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, that will actually save you money while helping the environment at the same time.

Danny takes a look at a high-tech home automation system that uses a touch screen with programmable timers to control everything from lighting and temperature to the security system and audio/video components.

The elderly often require modifications to their existing homes in order to make them safer and easier to use. Danny explores some innovative ideas to make homes more accessible, such as hinges that provide additional clearance for wheelchairs and the removal of thresholds from exterior doors. In the bathroom he examines the importance of ADA compliant faucets, as well as grab bars and adjustable shower heads. The need for increased lighting is addressed by the installation of remote controlled skylights.

Danny talks to an automated lighting expert about wireless remote controlled lighting. These systems can let you set lighting to time, mood, or control it from the car.

Danny demonstrates a video door answering system from Nutone that has a simple install and is packed with features. The Nutone device will let you see the person who rings your doorbell and talk back with them. The unit will also let you watch TV, listen to the AM/FM radio, and place phone calls.

The severity of the 2005 hurricane season made homeowners realize the value of preparing early for severe storms. Here are a few suggestions for protecting your existing home or for taking extra precautions if you are building or remodeling your home.

Danny returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to view the progress of rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in August of 2005. He revisits homeowners whose homes was completely destroyed and offers practical advice for preparing for any future natural disaster.

In the event of a fire, a smoke alarm can save your life and those of your loved ones. They are the single most important means of preventing fire fatalities by providing an early warning signal — so you and your family can escape.