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March 17th, 2010 — Handy Man, Remove, Tools
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 in removing old caulk easily [...]
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Save Money and Time with a Bathtub Remodel You've heard of a bathroom remodel, but what about a bathtub remodel? Replacing a bathtub can easily cost three to five thousand dollars if you have a contractor do it. If you purchase the tub and do it yourself, you can save a lot of money. But sometimes, especially in...... -
Winterizing Your Roof Before winter comes, there are a few things that you need to do to make sure that your roof will make it through one more season of rain and snow. While many of us are familiar with the tasks of cleaning out the eaves, there are quite a few other...... -
Repairing a Crack in the Driveway If you have a driveway that is made out of asphalt, then understanding the essentials behind driveway crack repair is going to be rather necessary. There are a number of benefits to using an asphalt driveway over one made out of gravel or dirt, including a longer lifespan and better...... -
Repairing Cracked Concrete 101 There are a number of different factors that can cause your concrete driveway or garage floor to crack. This may include shifting of the ground underneath, an extreme fluctuation in the temperature between hot and cold, too much weight having been applied, and numerous other things as well. Not only...... -
How to Make a Firepit A great accent to an outdoor space is a fire pit. These features provide a great place for social gatherings, or more intimate get-togethers. Building one in your outdoor area is simple so long as some easy steps are followed and the structure is built very attentively. The first step......
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February 11th, 2010 — Handy Man, House Damage, Repair
After a flood, it may seem as if your home and your possessions are beyond hope, but many of those belongings can likely be repaired. With the right process, you can clean up, dry out, rebuild and reoccupy your home much sooner than you may have previously imagined. First and foremost, you need to play [...]
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What Does Your Home’s Curb Appeal Say? Whether you are selling your home, or you just want it to look its best, curb appeal is something that must be focused on. You can add quite a bit of value to your home with just a few simple fixes, but before you start, it is important to think...... -
The Complete Idiots Guide to Simple Home Repair by Judy Ostrow So many home repair books offer project tips and advice, but most fall into the rather dry reading category. There are few that you actually want to take up and read, and for the most part, these books fall into the reference only category. Judy Ostrow’s latest book, The Complete...... -
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...... -
How to Weatherproof Your Deck Adding a deck can be a great way to increase the overall value of your home, but taking care of it is a whole other matter. Unless you purchased pre-sealed wood, you are going to have to take the time to maintain your deck, or your investment will quickly go...... -
Review: Basic Home Repair: Home Improvement DVD The Basic Home Repair: Home Improvement DVD is designed to provide complete details and lessons on home repair topics including energy conservation, home security, replacing a faucet, sweating copper pipes, replacing toilets, unclogging drain clogs, replacing the caulk on a tub, replacing lighting fixtures, repairing broken lamps, replacing tiles that......
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February 2nd, 2010 — Bathroom, Clean, Design, Pest Control, Refrigerator, Renting, locks
If you’re a renter, then you know that sometime it takes a while to feel at home in a new place, especially if you’ve had to move frequently in recent years. There’s more to making a house or apartment feel like home than just moving your stuff in and setting it up. These 7 things [...]
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How to Update Bathroom Cabinetry Whether you have only a little bathroom cabinetry or a large vanity and other cabinets throughout the room, updating the cabinetry can refresh your bathroom in the absence of a total remodel. Bathroom cabinets can start looking worn prematurely, usually much faster than kitchen cabinets, because of all the moisture...... -
Caulk Removal 101 There are easy tutorials that make DIY projects significantly easier. The following is a basic straight forward tutorial for removing caulk. If you are a first timer to the act of removing caulk from any surface, then this particular tutorial is going to help to steer you in the right...... -
Choosing & Erecting a Pent Shed Selecting a pent shed is easy when you know what you're looking for, but to others it can be quite an adventure! First I would recommend researching what size pent shed you're looking for and what you can accommodate; then focus on how money to spend. The least expensive pent...... -
Repairing Leather Furniture Furniture made of leather is generally more expensive than furniture made from other fabrics like cotton, acrylic, wool, or microfiber. However, furniture experts consider leather to be the best all-around upholstery fabric. This is because leather is extremely tough, softens and develops character with age, and is easy to clean. ...... -
6 Ways to Make That Small Space Look and Feel Bigger If you’re living in a glorified shoebox, it can be pretty depressing after awhile. Not all of us can afford the best apartments or houses and chances are you’re dealing with at least one room that is little more than a closet. While you may not be able to knock......
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January 12th, 2010 — Aesthetics, Clean, Deck, Flooring, Outside, Seal/Stain, Yard
Adding a deck can be a great way to increase the overall value of your home, but taking care of it is a whole other matter. Unless you purchased pre-sealed wood, you are going to have to take the time to maintain your deck, or your investment will quickly go to pieces. Here are some [...]
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The Stanley Complete Step-by-Step Revised Book of Home Repair and Improvement By The Stanley Company When it comes to home repair, one of the most trusted names has to be the Stanley Company. They make what many consider to be the best tools, and when you see that yellow and black label, you immediately know you can count on it. This branding has served them...... -
Restoring Tubs and Sinks Whether you have a fiberglass tub or sink or vitreous china, it doesn’t take long before stains start to appear. This is particularly true if you have hard water. While these unsightly stains can be frustrating, there are actually a few ways that you can easily get rid of them,...... -
Fun Holiday Home Renovations If you have a holiday home where you intend to stay during the winter season, you may be thinking about some of the renovations that you can do to keep the house in tip top shape, even if you only intend on staying there for a few days, a few...... -
Review of Ty's Tricks by Ty Pennington Since tomorrow is July 4th, I've decided to take it off. There will be no blog post tomorrow which is why the book review is today instead of Friday. Have a great weekend everyone! If you're into do it yourself television, you've undoubtedly heard of Ty Pennington. He's been on...... -
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......
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November 22nd, 2009 — Bathroom, Bathtub, Handy Man, Project
Water can penetrate into your bathroom walls, causing expensive damage unless you take precautions to keep your bathtub properly caulked at all times. Here are the steps involved in the process:
1 – Examine the entire joint between the wall and the bathtub. Mold, mildew, caulk and soap scum should all be cleaned away from the [...]
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6 Easy Preventative Measures for New Tenants Just in Case Unfortunately, not every landlord or property management is honest, and it is sometimes difficult to figure out what you should expect from such a relationship until the point where you become a tenant. Leases and contracts are designed to protect both the owner and the tenant, but there is unfortunately...... -
The Do-It-Yourselfer’s Ultimate Guide to Home Improvement Every year, thousands of people try to take on home improvement projects and end up failing. Why? They don’t have the information they need to succeed! It’s just that simple. If you want to feel the incredible rush that comes with completing your own household projects, you need this information!...... -
Gutted! By Lawrence LaRose If you’re thinking about buying an old house to restore, stop right now and buy this book. It is the absolute epitome of what you should not do, and it may even make you change your mind. Anyone interested in home improvement horror stories will love this book, and there...... -
Using a Home Improvement Company for Best Results The best thing that you can do with a home improvement company is actually use their expertise. This is something that many people are afraid of doing because they fear that they might get sucked into paying an extra amount of money for the services of a company. This would...... -
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......
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October 20th, 2009 — Clean, Flooring, Handy Man, Refurbish, Wood Floors
Whether you live in an old house that has original wooden floors, or if you have a pet problem with staining, taking care of stained wooden floors doesn’t have to be difficult. Before you think about replacing expensive wooden floors, there are a few options that you can try that are much more cost effective. [...]
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Bathroom Redo: Painting Ceramic Tile Painting ceramic tile is an excellent way to update a bathroom. Older bathrooms especially may have outdated colors and patterns on the walls, but on ceramic tile that's still in good shape. The idea of removing all that tile and starting with a clean slate can quickly make you decide...... -
Choosing & Erecting a Pent Shed Selecting a pent shed is easy when you know what you're looking for, but to others it can be quite an adventure! First I would recommend researching what size pent shed you're looking for and what you can accommodate; then focus on how money to spend. The least expensive pent...... -
How to Distress Furniture Perhaps you own a dresser that isn’t quite your style. Or it could be that you have a pair of end tables that are looking rather ragged. In either of these cases, you may be considering purchasing new furniture replacement pieces. But, that isn’t your only option. You may want...... -
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...... -
Install Interior Window Shutters to Cool Your House If you’re dealing with a lot of windows in your home and you are worried about keeping it cool inside, one of the best solutions is interior shutters. They will cost more than drapes, but they are easier to clean and much more permanent. The look of interior shutters can......
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