Picture this. You get home from work on a rainy day. You take off your shoes and sit down to warm up when you notice a dripping sound. That’s when you find out your carpet is all wet; and so are your socks. You have a roof leak. So what do you do? Is this ...
Despite its obvious importance, roofing is one of the most overlooked aspects of homes in America. Since it’s above our heads and out of sight, we tend to forget that it can easily wear out, and that a shabby roof can decrease curb appeal significantly. If you’re getting ready to sell your home—or even if ...
Sewer lines are often hard to find. They are buried underground almost never to be seen again, until trouble strikes. Sewer lines can leak, break or collapse upon themselves. Whether you just moved into your home, or if you’ve never had trouble with the lines before, you may at some point need to find them. ...
The Space Bag® Storage Packs really work as promised. They do “make your stuff smaller”. If you have a storage problem, these bags will help you reclaim space to live in. What Space Bag® Storage Packs work well for: Store all the long underwear, fuzzy vests and insulated jackets that skiers accumulate. Store seldom ...
There can be no household product, that is more boring than Damprid. Some might argue that caulk or carpenter glue has less luster, but they are glamorous and exciting compared towards a room freshener. Those two items are removed from a cabinet a couple of times a year, while the Damprid toils in loneliness in ...
Hurricane season is just around the corner, beginning in June, and running through November. If you live in an area that is affected by hurricanes, you may be considering installing hurricane shutters to your house for added protection. Shutters are affixed to the outside of your home or building with screws or a tracking system. ...
The minimum square footage for a full bathroom in my area is 35sq.ft. That’s 7 feet long and 5 feet wide. Just wide enough for a bathtub from one wall to the other. That’s the size of the master bathroom in my house. I wonder what the builder was thinking (or drinking)? The other bathroom ...
Everything in the shop has gone perfectly- the pieces are cut, sanded, trimmed and ready for assembly. Awww, nuts! You’re short on dowels, or you don’t have the right size. This would normally call for the project to come to a halt as you get cleaned up, jump in the truck and head for the ...
Is your wooden outdoor furniture starting to show signs of disrepair? Do your beloved, formerly bright and beautiful furniture pieces need a little tender loving care? Just like all your indoor wooden pieces, all your outdoor wooden chairs, tables and benches can go from weathered to wonderful again with a little know-how. Here’s how. First, ...
As the weather gets warmer, mice populations can start to get a little out of control. With no shortage of warm places to breed, you may just find that your house turns into a haven for a family or two. Here are some tips to both avoid an infestation and deal with one that you ...
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