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by Guest Post on Dec 18, 2015
So you've found yourself locked out of the bathroom, unsure of how to proceed. Luckily, you've likely got all the tools you need to be out of this predicament right in front of you. Before you try anything drastic, most and especially newer houses are fitted with simple locking mechanisms that can be easily prompted open. Continue reading →
What is a French Drain and How to Do It by Yourself?
by Scott Doyle on Nov 24, 2016
Being on terra firma means you need to pay special attention to ensuring your home is waterproof. One such method is the French drain, named after Henry Flagg French, a lawyer and former assistant U.S. treasury secretary from Concord, Massachusetts, who popularized the technique. Continue reading →
Choosing Vinyl Flooring
by Guest Post on Apr 27, 2012
It is sometimes very hard to determine the advantages and disadvantages when choosing a new vinyl floor for your home. You may remember it as the stuff that dented, tore and was hard to clean in the apartment you used to live in. You might also remember the vinyl floor your mother had. Continue reading →
How to Repair Broken Window Glass
by Guest Post on Oct 23, 2010
Your kids soccer habit seemed harmless enough until a ball came crashing through the bedroom window. (Goal!) Having a glass repair service fix the damage can be expensive, but it is a simple and cheap do-it-yourself job, even for a first-timer. Continue reading →
Top Home Remodeling Ideas
by Weng Jauod on Aug 30, 2017
Looking for new projects? Check out these ideas on improving your home including some budget-friendly tips. Have you thought about changing the baseboards? Why not build the kitchen cabinets with wheels on so they can be moved around where needed? Continue reading →
Ceiling Fans: How to Decorate and Update an Old Fan
by Guest Post on May 23, 2010
If you have ever shopped for ceiling fans you have probably noticed the many styles and designs to choose from, and you have probably also noticed the prices. The more stylish the fans, the more costly they are, and even the most expensive ceiling fans do not always add a lot of uniqueness. Continue reading →
The Best Glass Garage Doors for Restaurants
by Anton Withersphon on Nov 17, 2017
Restaurants have different sizes and features. But so do garage doors. When they meet each other, they make the perfect pair for all the right reasons. Each restaurant is designed to accommodate a large number of people and provide the best environment possible in order to have return customers. Continue reading →
5 Tips for Sprucing up Your Garden this Summer
by Chloe Robinson on Jul 31, 2017
Summertime and the living are easy . . . Just like the song, it is time to have family and friends over for a barbeque and spend some time outdoors in the warm summer sun. But your garden is looking a little sad after a long winter. Continue reading →
Woodchucks/Groundhog Prevention
by Guest Post on Apr 28, 2012
Groundhog day may have passed unnoticed for some, but for homeowners and gardeners groundhog season is only just beginning. Groundhogs (woodchucks) are active in the spring and summer and maybe feast on your garden or lawn. Here are our do-it-yourself tips for keeping your yard groundhog free. Continue reading →
Easy Wall Crack Repairs on Smooth and Textured Surfaces
by Guest Post on May 7, 2012
When a crack develops on a flat wall or ceiling, the repair is rather simple. You cover it with a strip of paper tape (if indoors) or mesh tape (indoors or out), skim over it with your putty knife and the appropriate interior or exterior patching compound in three thin coats (each one wider than the last to float it out with the surrounding surface as smooth as possible) and sand it just enough to remove any edges. Continue reading →
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