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Clean your wood deck with a mixture of powdered laundry detergent and hot water. To remove mildew stains from your wood deck, use a 10 % bleach solution, and you will have a shiny clean wood deck that is ready for summer fun.
Find out how to check and clean all components of your gas grill before a safe and enjoyable season of outdoor fun. Find out how to check and clean all components of your gas grill before a safe and enjoyable season of outdoor fun.
A GFCI outlet quit working. I replaced it but got wiring wrong. This killed the outlet and the GFCI outlet in a 2nd bathroom, (apparently wired together). I guess I should leave breaker off until I wire both new outlets. Can I replace these 2 outlets or do I need an electrician?
Valspar Signature paint plus primer is formulated with high-hiding and stain-resistant technology so you can easily paint over existing wall colors and wash off those inevitable stains. It resists scuffs and stains and delivers remarkable coverage in beautiful colors for beauty that lasts in even the busiest rooms. The 100% acrylic latex formula provides a …
Valspar Signature Paint Plus Primer Covers Well and Stands Up to StainsRead More
For homeowners who want the benefits of going cordless for everyday yard work but also want the confidence to take on occasionally challenging, tougher projects, the Greenworks Pro 60-volt family of tools are the ideal choice. Designed with medium/heavy duty-construction and materials, high-efficiency motors plus a universal 60-volt battery system that works across multiple products …
Greenworks Pro 21-Inch 60v Cordless Mower: First to Offer Double Battery CapacityRead More
Did you know that unattended cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and fire injuries in the nation? It is, and that’s according to the National Fire Safety Association. That’s why with all the time we are spending at home and all that extra cooking at home, it’s important to make sure you have the right fire safety gear in place. Here’s how.
Stay at Home Fire Safety Tips for COVID-19 Quarantine | VideoWatch Now
Easy basement flooring ideas to spruce up your new living space with engineered hardwood or rigid tile. Give your old basement flooring a cool new look with Epoxy Shield or an acid staining.
Uncertainties are a fact of life. There’s no way of telling for sure what the future holds. One day everything’s fine and dandy; the next day, your house gets consumed by fire. And if that happens, will the homeowners insurance options you’ve selected provide the right coverage get you back up on your feet? Home …
Let’s face it – being bitten by bugs is definitely not a pleasant experience; particularly if you’re not sure what kind of bug did the dirty work! However, if your pondering what caused a bug bite, there’s one important thing to remember – you mustn’t panic! Most of the bugs that leave a mark on …
For the health, safety and cleanliness of your family, it’s important to actually wash your washing machine, and clean your dryer! Here’s how.
Qualifying for a mortgage can be a challenge for first-time buyers. By having a cosigner, a borrower may qualify sooner or for a larger loan than they would on their own, but there are risks.
I’m the home expert at HomeAdvisor, but I’m also a regular user of the service, which connects homeowners with home service pros, everything from plumbers and handymen to architects and designers. Case in point: a few weeks back I was getting the rental unit in my Brooklyn home ready for a new tenant when I …
Why the digitalization of home services is a win-win for pros and homeownersRead More
Do you hate doing laundry? If so, you aren’t alone. Because laundry is boring and never completely done, it’s one of the most loathed household chores. Having a well-organized laundry room that lets you work efficiently will help you get through that dreaded laundry more quickly and easily. Try these easy tips for laundry room organization. Cut down …
Homeowners are taking steps to live greener lives and make their homes more environmentally friendly. Zero-carbon homes are a way to achieve just that.
In the back corner of our yard we have a lot of standing water. I would like to drain that so the kids can utilize this space. How do I go about draining out this space?
I’m looking into putting central air and heat into my home and I was hoping to get your opinion on mini-split ductless systems. My last company to give me an estimate suggested the Mitsubishi Mr. Slim system but I know nothing about them and it would be almost twice the price of the traditional duct …
Imagine having fresh vegetables all year – it’s cheaper, healthier, and fresher than buying them at the grocery store. While this sounds ideal, most of us who live in a 4-season climate don’t have the option to grow vegetables in our gardens during the chillier months. Building or buying a backyard greenhouse can solve that …
Grow Fresh Veggies Year-Round with a Backyard GreenhouseRead More
I think that bees get a bit of an unfair reputation. We hear the word and all it incites in us is fear. For some people, bees are actually one of the biggest fears that they have and I think that that’s pretty unwarranted. Sure, it’s not nice to be stung by one. In fact, …
Burn injuries continue to be one of the leading causes of unintentional death and injury in the United States, according to the American Burn Association. The primary causes of burn injuries include fire-flames, scalds, contact with hot objects, as well as electrical and chemical burns. Even worse, three of every five home fire deaths result …
There is just something about a sitting around a fire pit with your friends and family on a cool summer night. You’re making s’mores, telling jokes, and just spending some much-needed quality time outdoors. Aside from that, an outdoor fire pit will help to spruce up your backyard and make it a very popular hangout spot …
As temperatures rise and air conditioners begin to blast, educated homeowners have no need to fear the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2020 Freon Phaseout. January 2020 marks the EPA mandate to end production of Freon (also known as HCFC-22 and R-22), the primary refrigerant chemical used in residential air conditioning units that has been found to …
A Homeowner’s Guide to the EPA’s 2020 Freon PhaseoutRead More
Your credit plays a significant role in getting a mortgage, making it difficult to buy a home with poor credit. Along with your employment history, down payment and other aspects of your financial profile, mortgage lenders weigh your credit score and credit history heavily during the approval process. But if you have less-than-pristine credit, that …
Concrete is a beautiful, durable and versatile material, which is why it’s become so popular for kitchen and bathroom concrete countertops. It provides the high end modern look of marble granite and other premium countertop materials without the price tag. It’s also more dynamic and handles wear and tear, especially outdoors, better than laminate tile …
How to Build a Concrete Countertop for Outdoor Kitchens | VideoRead More
If your home is bursting at the seams from a growing family, relatives returning to the nest or too few rooms serving too many uses, check out the bonus space underfoot. Finishing a basement greatly enhances your home’s value right along with your family’s comfort, especially when it comes to accommodating multiple generations under one …
Basement Finishing: How to Get the Best Bonus Space for Comfort & ValueRead More
