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If Your AC Unit is Making Any of These Noises, Get It Checked Out
Air conditioners can and do make noises, and while some are completely normal and benign, others may signify a more substantial problem. If your...
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Four Biggest TV Reception Problems That are Best Left to Antenna Specialists
Nothing is more relaxing than sitting on the couch and watching your favourite TV shows or movies at the end of a tiring day at work.
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Different Drywall Types and Fire Safety
There are soundproof, moisture resistant, fire-resistant and other drywall types. Check here what you need to know about drywall and fire safety....
on Jul 12, 2018
Are Decks a Good Investment?
The presence of outdoor decking always influences the resale value of the home. The question is whether this is an exterior home improvement worth...
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Why You Need to Hire a Licensed and Insured Sandblasting Contractor
Trusting sandblasting to a licensed & insured contractor is another way of saying that you will be relying on a measure twice, cut once type of...
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Three Places to Spend Money on the Exterior of Your Home
When you have the exterior of your home remodeled, you are investing, time, energy and convenience into the project and you want to make sure that...
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When to Use a Brush, Roller or Sponge Brush
Brushes are a good choice for painting trim and woodwork. They are also useful for cutting in the edges around the top and bottom edges and corners...
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Homemade Headboards-Make an Upholstered or Wooden Headboard
Homemade headboards can add a lot of personality to any bedroom. They can be coordinated with existing furniture and room decor or they can be the...
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Creating a Cottage Kitchen with Bead Board
Kitchen decor can range from modern and bold to elegant and elaborate by using strategic kitchen pieces. One of the most popular decorating trends...
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Gas Fireplace Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Follow these steps for diagnosing and troubleshooting Gas Fireplaces repairs. For the average DIYer, this may seem intimidating, depending on the...
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General Information on Wallpaper Cleaning
by Michigan State University on May 11, 2012
Modern wallcoverings are now labeled "nonwashable", "washable", or "scrubbable". The safest ways to find out how to clean your paper if your wallcoverings wasn't labeled, is to take a small piece of it to a wallpaper dealer and ask them what they would recommend.
Another option is to test an unnoticeable area by wiping it with a damp cloth, if the wallpaper does not change in color or appearance, it probably can be safely cleaned as a washable wallpaper. Always test any cleaning method in an unnoticeable spot before trying in on a wall open to view.
It's best to clean quickly and not let dirt stay too long before taking action.
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