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February 10th, 2012 — Book Review, Handy Man, Project
Andrea Ridout is a very well known expert on home repair who instructs millions on her radio show, Ask Andrea. She’s now distilled all of that wonderful knowledge into a home repair book that literally covers everything you could ever do to your house on your own, from A to Z. This book is designed [...]
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Review of the Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair Black and Decker are known for the terrific DIY guides and this title is no exception. As the name suggests, you’re getting step by step photo instructions that make it easy for anyone to fix up their own home without having to be a professional handy person. You’ll get...... -
It Might Be Time to Consider DIY for Home Improvement When insurance deductibles become so high that it becomes impossible to make claims to repair blown down fences and make routine home improvements, or when the waiting list for contractor help becomes impossibly long, it might be time to consider getting things done yourself. In the age of big box...... -
Basic Tools – A Home Repair Guide Anyone who has had to hire someone to perform a simple home repair for them knows that it’s just not worth it. Repair services charge a lot to fix even the most basic problems, and if you have a major issue then it’s that much worse. Many people have been...... -
Choosing a Home Improvement Project Before you engage in a home improvement project, you luckily do not need to be trained technically in order to be successful. There are standing landscaping and home improvement project ideas that you can implement that will enable you to work quite similarly to the pros. The secret that you...... - Book Review: What Your Contractor Can't Tell You: The Essential Guide to Building and Renovating by Amy Johnston Why do so many home improvement projects end in disaster? According to Amy Johnson, the author of What Your Contractor Can't Tell You, it's due to the fact that homeowners simply don't have access to the right tools, knowledge and planning abilities that the pro's do. Her basic premise is......
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October 20th, 2011 — Clean, Handy Man, Mold, Safety
Mold is a serious problem for many homes, especially those in humid climates. However, some areas of your home are going to be more likely to have mold, even if you live in the middle of a dry desert. Here are some tips on how to make sure that you don’t get mold, and how [...]
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Dealing with Moisture in the Basement Moisture in general can cause all kinds of problems in the basement, including mold and the destruction of flooring and wall materials. But how do you prevent moisture or flooding in the first place? There are a few simple steps to stop this problem in its tracks, as well as...... -
Removing Mold If you begin to notice black stains, white stains and green stains on your walls, or your floor or any other surface, especially if there is a musty odor in play, then you could have the tell tale signs that there is mold in your home. There are a number...... -
First Aid in Home Repairs pt 2 Here is a continuation on the basic first aid and safety for home repairs. Puncture Wounds: Puncture wounds and dirty wounds need to be addressed by a professional immediately. If a puncture wound was created, a tetanus injection may be necessary. Poisoning: You need to call a poison center or...... -
Easy Ways to Increase The Value of Your Home As the housing market continues to struggle, many homeowners are looking into ways to increase the value of their homes. However, a common issue that keeps these homeowners from making improvement is the lack of availability on home improvement loans, and a lack of available funding. Luckily, there are many...... -
How to Drain Your Home's Water Pipes for Winter When winter comes around, the temperature drops and it gets to be time to bundle yourself up. Not all of your water pipes will get to enjoy the warmth of your home, so steps should be taken to ensure that the pipes do not get damaged by freezing water. If......
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August 17th, 2011 — Garbage Disposal, Handy Man, Repair
The garbage disposal is a very simple machine. It consists of a heavy duty electric motor, a few gears, the housing, flanges, and of course, the teeth and blades which do the work. Despite being quite robust, garbage disposals can and do get clogged or jammed from time to time. Since they generally are attached [...]
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Keep Your Home Safe with a Maintenance Check List Every home has certain requirements, and a seasonal maintenance checklist can help you remember when you last did something, and when it needs to be done again. We all know to replace a light bulb when it burns out and to repair grout when it cracks. But those things that...... -
Buying a Fixer Upper with an FHA 203k Loan Most people are familiar with using an FHA loan to buy a home. If your home and income qualify, it can be one of the most competitive financing products out there. However, what if you find a beautiful piece of coal that just needs some polishing to become a diamond?...... -
How to Replace a Garbage Disposal If your old garbage disposal is getting worn down, or simply making too much noise, it's actually quite easy to replace it. We'll show you how, step by step, to put in a brand new and more energy efficient disposal. Before we get started, make sure that you have all...... -
Simple Ways to Unclog a Drain When a drain gets clogged, it can be frustrating to have to deal with. You don’t want to call a plumber because that can get expensive, and sometimes the problem seems like it should be simple enough for you to deal with. You can unclog the drain yourself with a...... -
How to Avoid Home Repair Scams As many parts of the nation rebuild after hurricane damage, home repair scams are again on the rise. This is a major problem, but whenever there is a lot of rebuilding to be done, it is common to see a resurgence in these scam artists. Home owners that are already......
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March 18th, 2011 — Handy Man, Install, Kitchen, Sink
If you’re sick and tired of your old kitchen sink, replacing it with a new one is not all that difficult. If you’re working with an entirely new surface, the steps for installation will be the same as provided below, but you will need to add the steps of measuring the sink and cutting in [...]
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How to Do Home Window Installation Replacing and installing windows can seem like a daunting and expensive task, but it can actually be incredibly simple to do yourself. When you do your own home window installation, you’ll be greatly cutting down on the costs since most of the cost of having windows installed is the labor....... -
Window Glazing Repairs If you're not ready to sink money into replacement windows but your windows are drafty and in poor shape, you can make simple window glazing repairs yourself. Also known as reglazing, this is simply the removal of the old glazing (the putty around the panes of glass) and application of...... -
How to Remove Old Carpeting Whether you are ready to replace an old, stained carpet, or you want to completely redo your flooring, it is vital to make sure that you know how to properly remove carpet. By using the right techniques, you’ll be assured of saving not only time, but your floors will go...... -
How to Fix a Hole in the Wall Holes in the wall are pretty shocking when it happens, but luckily, this is a fix that most people can do on their own. There are a few exceptions, such as if the hole is overly large or if there may be underlying damage that is structural. However, in most...... -
Removing Caulk Guide If you are planning on putting down caulk, you probably have caulk that needs to be removed. Unless you are installing something brand new, there is likely caulk left behind that has to be taken care of. The following is a brief tutorial that will give you some useful tips......
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