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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your deck, but it’s hard to do that if you need to walk around the splinters. Tom and Leslie have tips to make decks safe and easy to care for. If you are enjoying a picnic or barbeque on that deck, we’ll also have Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If decorating is in your home improvement plans, learn a great tip for creating sharp, crisp lines when painting stripes. Learn how to protect your electronics in the event of a power surge. Get the tips on how to cut back on mowing chores this summer, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As summer roles forward, Tom and Leslie deliver tips to help you cut water use for your lawn. Mosquitoes are also a common summer pest, learn to stop them from hatching in your backyard. And, get tips for an easy way to install new drywall and learn how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every year, dangerous garage doors come down unexpectedly, trapping kids and adults underneath. Learn how to make sure your garage door is safe. Get tips to clean dirty vinyl siding, and learn which type of flooring is best for basements. Also find out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom and Leslie broadcast live from the 2009 National Hardware show in Las Vegas reporting on the latest new products and trends for the home improvement industry. Hear about a new cordless string trimmer that comes with a lifetime supply of string. Also, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom and Leslie broadcast live from the 2009 National Hardware show in Las Vegas reporting on the latest new products and trends for the home improvement industry. Learn about the latest technology in backup power generators from Generac, the brand that Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer vacation season is also a busy season for burglars. Learn to keep your home safe with the right outside lighting. A healthy, lush, well manicured lawn will keep up the value of your home. Tom and Leslie review a lawn mower that makes that job Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Composite decking virtually eliminates the need for deck cleaning and maintenance. Learn about the latest high-tech versions of this amazing material from an industry leader. Find out how to protect your home from lighting strikes and get garage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’d like more living space but can’t afford the renovation, learn an easy way to increase living space without adding on to your home’s structure. Also, composite decking is a popular choice these days but all composites are not created equal! Tom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This hour, Tom and Leslie cover important fire tips including how to safely use your windows as a means of egress in case of an emergency. In today’s Décor de jour segment, we’ll have a quick and easy decorating tip help you create an upholstered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips to cut cooling costs all summer long, including how to take advantage of a program being run by utility companies all across America called “demand-response” that automatically lowers your cooling bill without you ever needing to touch a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get window safety tips to protect kids plus a quick and easy recipe for cleaning outdoor furniture. Learn cheap, easy and even free ways to thwart thieves and protect your home from burglary. Leslie has ideas for simple ways to conquer clutter in your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recession means it’s time to get back to basics, like taking a StayCation instead of an expensive vacation! This hour Tom and Leslie talk deck safety tips to help make sure your decks is sturdy for the summer. Also learn how to storm-proof your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the weather warms up and kids head outside, get tips to keep them safe. Tom and Leslie cover how to choose surfaces for backyard playgrounds, and deliver important guidelines for pool safety, including how to set up “layers of protection” that will Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get “StayCation” solutions this hour, tips to create a vacation in your own back yard, including the step-by-step you’ll need to make sure your grill is ready for a season of sizzling steaks. And, carpenter bees can certainly ruin your backyard fun. Tom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine applying for your first mortgage, only to discover that you already have one! That could happen if you are the victim of identity theft. This hour, Todd Davis, CEO of Lifelock, tells us how. Also get deck makeover tips and advice on how to get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this show, get tips on outdoor landscaping improvements that can actually help you cut cooling costs inside your house. Be ready when summer storms approach with tips to batten down the hatches when severe weather is forecasted. Find out if there’s a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the easiest ways to green-up your home if you are thinking of putting it on the market. Get tips to cut on hot water heating costs. Learn about a new trend n home construction called “zero energy homes” where the home actually produces every bit of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn to keep your lawn and garden healthy without harming the environment, including a way to keep bugs away without the use of harsh pesticides. Find out why there has never been a better time to replace old, leaky windows. Federal tax credits make Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn to stop losing electricity due to “energy vampires,” those electronics that use power when they are OFF. Plus, the weather still might be a bit cool but now is the perfect time to give your cooling system a checkup. Tom and Leslie tell you what to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices