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When summer storms roll in, lightning is often right behind them. Tom and Leslie will have tips on how to protect yourself, your home and all your electronics with a lightening protection system. Plus, when the economy goes south, scams go on the rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your air conditioning is on, but your house still won’t cool, Tom and Leslie have tips on a quick, easy and FREE way to test your system BEFORE spending money on a service call. Also, learn the steps necessary to get your house ready for a project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before central air conditioning became common, there was a free and easy way to get air circulating in the house, and it’s an idea that still works today.  Tom and Leslie have a tip to help chill your summer. Plus high humidity in your home can make it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If a hot summer has left your lawn brown, Tom and Leslie have tips to breath new life into thirsty lawns. Learn the best way to paint a porch floor, and an easy trick to calculate the amount of carpeting you’d need for any room of the house. Find out how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bathroom renovations, done well, can drive up house value. Tom and Leslie provide guidance. Also learn how to work with an appraiser that might be hired to evaluate your home for potential buyer. And get ratings on the best air conditioners from the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips on how to select and install an outdoor kitchen and learn how to expand your outdoor décor to create the perfect ambience with lighting and accessories. With more than 500 grill fires occurring each year, learn how to make sure your grill is Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tips to help keep your lawn mower engine running all season long when Tom and Leslie interview an expert at Kohler Engines. Summer is always a season of heavy electrical use. Learn how back-up generators can help you avoid getting left in the dark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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