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Are you getting ready to take a vacation this summer? From burglars to break downs, we’ve got tips to help take care of your house while your away! If your lawn is full of weeds, don’t just pull them before you pay attention to what’s causing the problem. We’ll share how to “read” …
The summer season with its intense heat can be really rough on your roof. We share a way to protect, restore flexibility and extend your roof life by 5 years. Hurricane season is here and researchers predict 19 big storms! We’ll help you make sure your house is ready. Having trouble with allergies? …
If you’ve ever taken on a tiling project, you may know that it’s messy and can take DAYS to wait for the adhesive to set, before you can grout. We’ll show you a trick of the trade to install tile that’s a lot less messy and far faster. Do you think the best …
Staining a wood deck is a popular summer project. We share how to get that project done in a weekend, plus we review new high efficiency airless paint sprayers that can cut project time by as much as a third. Summer marks the riskiest time of year for pool drownings, the leading cause …
Are you a do-it-yourselfer but need a better do-it-yourself workspace? We show you how to create a productive and efficient garage workspace to handle projects big and small. If your AC is going to go on the fritz… it’s going to happen on the hottest day of the year. We review the top …
If you need new furniture for the New Year but fear it may not be in the budget – Upcycling may be a great …
Have you made energy saving improvements to your home that upped its “green” factor? Those improvements may …
It’s not easy to keep track of every little thing in your home that requires attention upkeep. Well now, …
Getting ready to refresh your home with some new décor for the year ahead? We’ll share 5 ways to save lots of …
With the holidays almost here, many parents are already dreading the moment when neatly wrapped presents become …
If you’d like to improve the energy efficiency of your home but wondered whether the improvements would pay off, the …
Winter weather can be especially hard on your home’s plumbing system – especially if your pipes freeze and …
As heating bills are starting to rise, we share are several low cost to no cost things you can do to keep them under …
Breathing fresh clean air inside your home is more important than ever but you don’t have to throw open windows to …
Painting is a project most homeowners are happy to tackle themselves. But it’s also a project that can go terribly …
Kitchen renos peak after the holidays when the frustrations worn out kitchen layouts peak. If you’re planning a …
Are your kids’ rooms ready for a design refresh? We’ve got tips to help you design a room that can grow as fast …
If you’re shopping for a home, buying an older home can be a good deal – but only if you’re ready for the restoration …
If we had to name a project that can really change the look of a kitchen, or even a bath, replacing the countertop …
Fall weather may be refreshing but the cooler temperatures can also usher pests like stink bugs into the warmer …
Thinking about updating your kitchen in time for holiday meals but concerned about the timing and costs? Get tips on …
Adding heat to your garage is a great way to make the space useable all winter long. We’ll help sort through the …
Are winter winds streaming through your windows? We share a step-by-step checklist to help make sure you are …
There’s no shortage of ways to make your home energy efficient – but what if there was a way to build a home that was …
In a strong home sellers-market, selling your home “as-is” is a popular way to avoid buyer demands for repairs. …
A survey of 32,000 homes by Zillow showed painting with the right colors can help your home sell faster and make you …
If you enjoyed garden-fresh veggies all Spring and Summer, now is the time to plant cool weather crops that thrive in …
Spotted a roof leak and wondering if your roof can be repaired or needs a complete replacement? We’ll tell you how to …
Hiring a gutter company to install gutter guards can be ridiculously expensive. But buying the product and then …
