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December 22nd, 2011 — 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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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,...... -
Getting Through the Winter With an Unfinished Home Project All it takes is an injury or miscalculation of funds or supplies to set your installation, restoration, or addition project back days, weeks, or months. No amount of anticipating in the world can plan for things that might keep your construction from being complete before the unforgiving months of winter...... -
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...... -
How to Stain Concrete Concrete normally comes in one color – grey – and after awhile, it can get pretty boring looking at the same old thing. If you want to increase the curb appeal of your home, or you just want something new to look at, staining concrete is one of the easiest...... -
Learn How to Repair a Flooded Home 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......
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October 28th, 2011 — 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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Home Security - Don't Make Yourself a Target In 2004, the Justice Bureau released the statistics that nearly one in six homes were burgled, that 75% of all crime was related to property and that in 90% of the burglaries the burglar gained access into the home. Every 3 seconds a property crime occurs, and every 15 seconds...... -
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...... - 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......
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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...... -
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......
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September 23rd, 2011 — 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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Solvent Based Stain Application Stain is something that is really easy to apply when you follow the direction and when you are using all of the right tools and equipment in the process. The instructions in this article pertain specifically to the application of a solvent based stain, rather than a water based stain...... -
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...... - How to Stain Concrete Concrete normally comes in one color – grey – and after awhile, it can get pretty boring looking at the same old thing. If you want to increase the curb appeal of your home, or you just want something new to look at, staining concrete is one of the easiest......
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Fixing a Toilet Leak Caused by a Worn Wax Ring A toilet leak can very quickly get out of hand if it isn’t taken care of. You’ll be facing pools of water that can damage the bathroom floor and even seep through to damage the ceiling of the room below. Then you’ll have to add the costs of those repairs...... -
Beginners Guide to Wood Putty Most woodworkers that are novices do not realize how powerful wood putty can be. Most of them have probably heard about what wood putty is, and they may have even worked with it in the past, but because they never learned to harness its great powers, the results were poor.......
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September 17th, 2011 — Bathroom, Clean, Design, locks, Pest Control, Refrigerator, Renting
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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Benefits of Home Warranty Policies Homeowners typically want to protect all that they own and this usually means purchasing an insurance policy for their home and valuables. However, this will not provide any assistance if something just stops working or if something in the home is damaged as a result of typical use. In this...... -
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...... -
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. ...... -
Remodel or Refresh? If you are thinking about completely remodeling your home, but your budget is pretty small, you may want to think about refreshing it instead. There are some definite benefits to both types of home renewal, but there are some downsides as well. Let’s take a closer look at both types......
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August 18th, 2011 — 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 [...]
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Ceiling Fan Installation Do-it-yourself ceiling fan installation can save you money both on the installation and your home's heating and cooling costs. While running the fan in the summer can cool a room and give your air conditioner a break, running a ceiling fan on low in the winter can help distribute warm...... -
How to Be Your Own Plumber The Easy Way Plumbing problems can be costly, but most of the time, they are relatively easy to fix, especially if you know what you’re doing. You can save thousands of dollars every year by learning how to be your own plumber and you’ll be gaining knowledge that can help you, especially in...... -
Best Home Improvement Projects It might just be time for you to treat yourself to some really nice home improvement projects. Some of the best home improvement projects that you can implement are going to involve your bathroom, which should be a comfortable and relaxing space that you can take advantage of. There are...... - Tools to Have on Hand The best way to save money around the home is to tackle the home repair items yourself. Large jobs may be better suited for professionals, but there are plenty of tasks that can be tackled. The best way to be prepared is to have a well equipped tool chest. However,......
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June 7th, 2011 — 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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DIY Home Flooring Repairs Methods by which floors are repaired depend entirely on the type of floor you currently have. Factors like the type of floor, and damage severity are important points to consider for repairs. Repairing Ceramic Tile Nothing ruins a kitchen or bathroom floor like a chipped or cracked tile. Luckily, ceramic...... -
How to Remove Sliding Shower Doors If you are thinking about removing sliding shower doors for your next do-it-yourself project, you need to be informed on proper steps and technique. These steps will help to ensure that the door is removed properly, reducing the potential for any damage done to your ceiling, walls, and floor. Remove...... - 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......
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How to Lay A Tile Floor There is nothing quite like a tile floor. They look nice, they're pretty easy to maintain and they are reasonably easy to install. You need only a basic amount of do it yourself experience to lay your own floor and it can give you a great feeling of accomplishment when......
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