Category Archives: Ask_Andrea_News

My guests this week are a mixed bag of fun folks from the home improvement world. Christopher Burk, Product Manager of Simonton Windows, sheds a little light on the topic of new windows and government incentives. Then Ray Rosewall, President … Continue reading →

It is always fun being on Fox and this time was no exception. I was asked to showcase some of the latest technology in home rainwater collection. Click here to watch a video of the segment. Here’s some more info: … Continue reading →

One of my favorite guests is Ed Del Grande, aka Ed the Plumber from HGTV and DIY. But every time that Ed visits, we never seem to have enough time. So this week, Ed stays for the whole hour, plumbing … Continue reading →

Drip drip drop little April showers. With April just around the bend, I thought it was about time to dive into water conservation. Plus some cool projects for spring from our Mother Earth! We even chat a bit about a … Continue reading →

Indoors or out, my guests for this show have something to keep you busy this spring… Kay Crinkelmeyer, Designs by K, offers some great projects for couples – from making the master bedroom more romantic to cleaning & organizing your … Continue reading →

Wooden you know it – my guests for this show just lumbered along… Spike Carlsen, former editor of Family Handyman Magazine, is a bit of a tree afficianado. His new book, A Splintered History of Wood, explores the past and … Continue reading →

Kristine Kahanek, a meteorologist on Dallas-based CBS Channel 11, drops by with the latest forecast on how homeowners can deal with inclement weather this spring. Kristine has written a new book for children who have weather anxiety, Katie and the … Continue reading →

With the challenges that many of us are facing in today’s economy, I thought it might be helpful to chat with Dr. Nancy Irwin. She has just written a book about making major career changes after losing one’s job or … Continue reading →

Hello… Welcome to Ask Andrea, the hip home improvement show. I’m your host Andrea Ridout, and this is my weekly blog. You can email me anytime at Andrea@askandrea.com