After a long hiatus we hope you’ve missed us, we’ve definitely missed you!

Having all this information to give you and not being able to... well frankly it stinks, but luckily were back! We’ve have a lot to do, theres a lot of content we are producing that we feel you will really enjoy, and also learn from. Over the coming months we will be brining you the best home improvement tips, tricks and professional advice to help make all your home improvement endeavors more successful. We aim to provide a multi-format program available across multiple mediums, both digital and analog(thats right classic am/ fm radio!).

The Abc’s of Home Improvement was founded on the idea that there shp be a fun friendly place we could round up some great minds, and share quality professional information. Sponsored by American Design & Build, and hosted by Liborio Derario, the Abc’s of Improvement is sure to develop into an information hub for all the DIYer’s, House flippers, Real Estate agents , hobbyist, and all the super mom’s out there looking for tips and advice. So come on join us, and get ready to get your project off the ground.

Stuck on project, fear not the ABC's are back !

by: Joel Escanio

An  Original Podcast Radio Show

by:Liborio Derario   

Hello to all you Home Improvement folks out there from your "friendly neighborhood Architect" Liborio Derario. We are pleased to now offer you a cyber encyclopedia of Home Improvement knowledge. Live in studio recording from our syndicated call-in radio show.

            We will be covering a wide range of home Improvement topics, including: Architecture, Construction, Design & Build, Green Building, Home Improvement, DIY, home repairs, Landscaping and Renovation. We hope to offer you a wide range of information to insure you have all the tools you need to complete any home Improvement project, with ease and expert knowledge. We hope you enjoy all we have to offer,  see you there!

Back in Full Swing  at AM1700

​by: Joel Escanio

Its been a long road and all of us here at the ABC's of home improvement we were unsure how long we would be off air. Many of us believed that this great show was going to stay buried in our archives forever!  After a few years off the air, we  have been able to solidify a plan to get the ABC's back on the airwaves.  The cast is preparing new content, and we have a few surprises for you. New guests, new programming theres a lot to do Follow us, check out the site. We will be launching our radio show in Mid- March Stayed tuned for updates.

                                                         Orange Oil termite Control

If you're considering orange oil termite control make sure you find a qualified termite company that offers traditional treatments and fumigation as well. This way you will get an unbiased opinion regarding your specific termite control needs. No infestation is the same and no single treatment method can handle every type of termite infestation.

Orange oil products contain the active ingredient d-limonene. D-limonene is extracted from the rinds of oranges, and it's the same chemical found in many household products. Due to d-limonene's low toxicity, it has become increasingly popular and the preferred termite control method for many home owners and industries. Orange oil is also used in the manufacturing of resins, cleaning compounds, and as a fragrance additive in many products.

An orange oil treatment for termites is localized spot application of each identified termite infestation and will only kill termites in the areas treated. Treatment with orange oil requires drilling into the infested wood members and injecting the product into the termite galleries. Orange oil is effective for drywood termites, not subterranean termite infestations.

    The Best Grass: Tips & Tricks

Not everyone can afford a lawn care service.  If you care for your own yard, here are some tips from a lawn care professional, on how to keep your lawn looking great:

1) Only cut 1/4 to 1/3 of the grass height off in a single cut. This will allow your lawn to be the healthiest with this technique.

The height in which you cut your lawn will depend on the type of grass you have and how much shading or exposure the lawn has to the sun.  If after you mow, your grass goes from green to brown and dry looking, this is usually a good sign you are cutting too much off or cutting it too low.

2) Only water in the early morning. Set your sprinklers to run from 3AM – 5 AM. If you move sprinklers by hand, do it in the early morning. The sun comes up and dries out the lawn, so you do not have sitting water in your grass for long periods of time. Water lying in the grass through the night can contribute to grass disease and fungi, which may kill your entire lawn.

 3)  Depending on the soil, it is usually better to water for longer periods of time and fewer times per week. By doing this, you fill the soil's "reservoir" and let the roots grow deeper to absorb the water as it is used up.

 The opposite applies when the grass is watered shorter periods with more frequent watering. This creates a shallow root system for the grass which is not as healthy and easier to damage.

(If you live in a rocky area where topsoil has been filled in when landscaping, depending on how thick the layer of topsoil is, determines how much your soil will hold. You'll need to access your particular situation. Poor landscaping results in an unattractive lawn for years to come and usually is not a easy fix. It is worth doing it right the first time)!