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Weatherize Your Home Against Floods
Natural disasters like floods are rare, and they don’t only occur out in the country side. Urban areas can have flooding too. Runoff from buildings, parking lots, or streets can overpower the city sewers. It can back up sewage into your basement. Fortunately, you can take steps to weatherize your home against floods. How to […]
Spring Cleaning Your Lawn
When you’re done spring cleaning your home, give a thought to spring cleaning your lawn. It’s the first thing that people see as they drive up to your home, and it should reflect the pride you take in the inside of your living space. Spring cleaning your lawn can be a big chore, but our […]
How to Clean Your Gutters
Have the beautiful leaves of fall clogged up your gutters? Does the prospect of cleaning out your gutters seem daunting? After all, no one really wants to crawl around the roof and get gunk out of gutters and pipes. There is a better way to clean your gutters. This is where power tools come in. […]
How to Upgrade Your Deck Railing
If you have a deck, you need a railing. Not only is the look of a railing something that can enhance your deck, it is also necessary to the safety and integrity of the deck. If your railing has deteriorated due to age and weather conditions, or needs repair, it might be time for an […]
How to Install Motion Sensor Light Systems for Security & Safety
We all want our homes to be secure and safe. Chances are you have some exterior motion sensors. But what about indoor motion sensor lighting? Indoor motion sensor lighting can be ideal for the elderly, or even when you have houseguests, so that no one has to fumble for light switches. You can even install […]
Common Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid
The point of a home renovation is to add to the value of your home. Rarely does a home renovation go according to plan, so you should have a detailed plan in place, with an end goal, before you decide upon how extensively to renovate. If you make costly mistakes during your reno, chances are […]
What Is Vinyl Flooring?
You may be considering vinyl flooring for your home. You might have heard that it’s affordable, durable, and easy to install. But what is vinyl? Are you confusing it with linoleum or laminate flooring? Let’s learn more, so you can decide whether vinyl is the best choice for your home. Differences Between Laminate Flooring And […]
How to Fix a Sliding Screen Door that Sticks
Most of us at some time or another, have experienced a screen door that is sticking. An ideally operating screen door should function easily, with a smooth gliding motion, allowing you to open and close it with one hand. You shouldn’t have to use any force. If your screen door is sticking, it’s probably more […]