Danny Lipford
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Danny Lipford is an American contractor and television
personality known to audiences as Host and Executive Producer of the nationally-syndicated home improvement
show Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, syndicated radio show Homefront, and for his appearances on The Weather Channel
, and CBS
's The Early Show
.
, Florida
. At the age of 9, Danny got the home improvement bug and bought his first tool, a jigsaw from a mail order catalogue. He moved to Mobile, Alabama
in 1975 to attend the University of South Alabama
but his side job as a handyman turned into a full-time passion. In 1978, he started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2008.
In 2001, however, Time Warner, Inc. bought Times Mirror and disbanded the magazine, Lipford took over the show again.
Today, the weekly show airs on over 200 stations nationwide and features popular renovation projects, DIY projects, home trends and products. It also features the regular segments "Best New Products", "Simple Solutions" and "Thinking Green". Lipford also launched a companion website, www.dannylipford.com, in 2001.
Project of the Week, highlighting the designs, materials and decisions that are involved in a variety of indoor and outdoor projects.
Lipford also covers weather-related home topics for the Weather Channel including hurricane preparation tips, and recovering from a tornado. He has also appeared live from across the country for special first day of the season broadcasts from Traverse City, Michigan, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, and other locations.
on CBS for over a decade. In short segments, he demonstrates a variety of how-to projects in the studio and on location and has appeared live from the floor of industry trade shows including the International Builders' Show and the Kitchen and Bath Show.
magazine and bhg.com since 2009, providing articles, columns and videos
Lipford has also demonstrated spring cleaning tips on LIVE with Regis & Kelly
, moderated "Thermostat Wars" on The Rachael Ray Show
and shown how to hang Christmas lights safely on Inside Edition
. He has been a resource for magazines and newspapers ranging from Parade magazine to the Chicago Tribune.
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
personality known to audiences as Host and Executive Producer of the nationally-syndicated home improvement
Home improvement
Home improvement, home renovation or remodeling is the process of renovating or making additions to one's home.-Types of home improvement:...
show Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, syndicated radio show Homefront, and for his appearances on The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel is a US cable and satellite television network since May 2, 1982, that broadcasts weather forecasts and weather-related news, along with entertainment programming related to weather 24 hours a day...
, and CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
's The Early Show
The Early Show
The Early Show is an American television morning news talk show broadcast by CBS from New York City. The program airs live from 7 to 9 a.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday; most affiliates in the Central, Mountain, and Pacific time zones air the show on tape-delay from 7 to 9 a.m. local time. ...
.
Construction career
Lipford was born in MariannaMarianna, Florida
Marianna is a city in Jackson County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,230 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 6,200 . It is the county seat of Jackson County and is home to Chipola College...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. At the age of 9, Danny got the home improvement bug and bought his first tool, a jigsaw from a mail order catalogue. He moved to Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is the third most populous city in the Southern US state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. It is located on the Mobile River and the central Gulf Coast of the United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 during the 2010 census. It is the largest...
in 1975 to attend the University of South Alabama
University of South Alabama
The University of South Alabama is a public, doctoral-level university in Mobile, Alabama, USA. It was created by the Alabama Legislature in 1963, and replaced existing extension programs operated in Mobile by the University of Alabama. No other areas of the state were willing to support such a...
but his side job as a handyman turned into a full-time passion. In 1978, he started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2008.
Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford
In 1998, Lipford was hosting a cable show called Remodeling Today in Mobile, Alabama when he was approached by the Times-Mirror magazine Today's Homeowner to expand his show nationally. The TV show was retooled and renamed Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford and jumped from 28 to 100 markets in six months. Lipford also contributed a regular monthly column to the magazine.In 2001, however, Time Warner, Inc. bought Times Mirror and disbanded the magazine, Lipford took over the show again.
Today, the weekly show airs on over 200 stations nationwide and features popular renovation projects, DIY projects, home trends and products. It also features the regular segments "Best New Products", "Simple Solutions" and "Thinking Green". Lipford also launched a companion website, www.dannylipford.com, in 2001.
The Weather Channel
In 2000, Lipford joined The Weather Channel as their home improvement expert. In daily short segments broadcast throughout the week, he offers advice and guidance on a variety of home topics. Each Saturday morning he also hosts The Home DepotThe Home Depot
The Home Depot is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products and services.The Home Depot operates 2,248 big-box format stores across the United States , Canada , Mexico and China, with a 12-store chain...
Project of the Week, highlighting the designs, materials and decisions that are involved in a variety of indoor and outdoor projects.
Lipford also covers weather-related home topics for the Weather Channel including hurricane preparation tips, and recovering from a tornado. He has also appeared live from across the country for special first day of the season broadcasts from Traverse City, Michigan, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, and other locations.
The Early Show on CBS
Lipford has been the home improvement contributor to The Early ShowThe Early Show
The Early Show is an American television morning news talk show broadcast by CBS from New York City. The program airs live from 7 to 9 a.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday; most affiliates in the Central, Mountain, and Pacific time zones air the show on tape-delay from 7 to 9 a.m. local time. ...
on CBS for over a decade. In short segments, he demonstrates a variety of how-to projects in the studio and on location and has appeared live from the floor of industry trade shows including the International Builders' Show and the Kitchen and Bath Show.
Homefront with Danny Lipford
In 2009, Lipford took over the radio show Homefront after the death of longtime host and founder Don Zeman. Along with co-host Allen Lyle, Lipford interviews special guests, answers caller questions and shares tales from the world of home improvement on this two-hour syndicated show.Better Homes and Gardens and Other Appearances
Lipford has been a contributing editor to Better Homes and GardensBetter Homes and Gardens (magazine)
Better Homes and Gardens is the fourth best selling magazine in the United States. The editor in Chief is Gayle Butler. Better Homes and Gardens focuses on interests regarding homes, cooking, gardening, crafts, healthy living, decorating, and entertaining. The magazine is published 12 times per...
magazine and bhg.com since 2009, providing articles, columns and videos
Lipford has also demonstrated spring cleaning tips on LIVE with Regis & Kelly
Live with Regis and Kelly
Live! with Kelly is a syndicated American television morning talk show, hosted by Kelly Ripa. The show has aired since 1983 in New York City and 1988 nationwide. Tony Pigg has been the show's announcer since its inception...
, moderated "Thermostat Wars" on The Rachael Ray Show
Rachael Ray (TV series)
Rachael Ray, also known as The Rachael Ray Show, is a talk show starring Rachael Ray that debuted in syndication in the United States and Canada on September 18, 2006....
and shown how to hang Christmas lights safely on Inside Edition
Inside Edition
Inside Edition is a thirty-minute American television syndicated news program, first aired on CBS on October 9, 1988. It was originally similar to the programs Hard Copy and A Current Affair, but now more closely resembles a condensed version of breakfast television, exclusively with pre-recorded...
. He has been a resource for magazines and newspapers ranging from Parade magazine to the Chicago Tribune.