Ed Del Grande

Current Tips & Appearances

This is my blog, where you’ll find my latest “Pro Tips” and news about upcoming appearances. Check back often!

You Can Light Up Your Life with This Tip

Posted By admin on December 14, 2012

With the recent storms in the Northeast, not to mention winter weather, I’ve received a lot of questions about standby generators. You can click the “play” button, below, to see me explain how standby generators can work for your home and supply electricity during a short-term or long-term power outage.

Avoid Disaster!

Posted By eddelgrande on July 20, 2012

Installing a new bathroom faucet? Here is Ed’s “Pro Tip.” Always hook up the pop-up assembly and sink drain connection first. Then, install the faucet body and make the water connections. This will eliminate the possibility (and mess) of the faucet running without the sink drain line connected. It happens more than you think!

It Was A Good Thing!

Posted By eddelgrande on April 12, 2012

I recently made an appearance on the Martha Stewart Show on behalf of Kohler Standby Generators. Pictured here, left to right, are Todd Weber (PR, Kohler), Martha herself, and Yours Truly. You can visit marthastewart.com or kohlersmartpower.com to get more information on the TV appearance and Kohler generators. Ed Del Grande working with Martha Stewart… how do you like them apples?!

Credit: Rob Tannenbaum/The Martha Stewart Show

The Three “G’s” of Spring

Posted By eddelgrande on April 2, 2012

Spring is here and with “April showers” on the way as well, don’t forget to check Ed’s “Three G’s” to help keep your basement drier:

Gutters—Make sure to extend your gutter downspouts at least 4-feet away from your home to carry water away from your foundation.
Grading—Make sure the soil area directly around your home slopes at least 1-inch per foot, so surface water does not flow towards you home.
Ground water—Install a basement “sump pump” system to control ground water before it reaches your basement flood level.

If you follow Ed’s list, you may avoid a “storm” of wet weather home problems!

Get a Grip!

Posted By eddelgrande on March 1, 2012

Decorative grab bars are now a popular accessory for any tub/shower stall. Remember, installing a grab bar is serious business. Safety depends on the grab bar being properly anchored directly into the wall studs. Pulling any needed permits and knowing your local grab bar codes before you start, can help you get a better “grip” on this project!