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Imagine waking up and seeing the morning light covering the walls of your bedroom – except for a dark shadow in one spot – that begins to MOVE! House centipedes travel at night and are frequently visible on walls, floors and ceilings. And while they have many beneficial qualities, these so-called “hundred-leggers” or “thousand-leggers” …
Things to know when installing a new floor in your attic. Flooring your attic …
If you’re looking for a fun new way to mix up your favorite cocktails, try an …
Adding an outlet behind a wall mounted TV is a straightforward job you can do on …
Fifteen minutes may not seem like a lot of time to get things done around your house, but with a hectic schedule you need to …
Home inspectors have found some of the most redneck DIYs that we’ve ever seen. Scroll down to find 6 of the worst home …
Have you ever seen a pair of pants holding up an air duct? Neither have we, but we’re sure your local home inspector …
Smell something burning? It might be that electrocuted rat in your basement that the home inspector found. Yuck! Check out these …
From corn growing in the gutter to light switches on cabinets, home inspectors have seen it all! Check out these DIY horror …
Do it Yourself? More like DON’T it Yourself! From wooden circuit breakers to bird-nest insulation, these home …
At The Money Pit, we love DIY projects and solutions, however some people like to take it WAY too far! Check out some of the …
If you thought the mountains of paperwork, home inspections, and mortgage applications were the end of the new house buying …
Imagine waking up and seeing the morning light covering the walls of your bedroom – except for a dark shadow in one spot – …
Keeping your house looking spiffy all year round is no small chore. Yet, nothing feels better than coming home to a tidy clean …
Home inspectors see it all, the good, the bad and the truly amusing! Here’s a dozen “DIY Don’ts,” …
QUIKRETE Zip & Mix Repair Mortar is a multi-purpose concrete repair material that can be mixed and used right out of its …
Learn how to repair broken concrete edges and corners quickly and permanently using QUIKRETE Quick-Setting Cement. No forms …
Concrete expansion joints are cuts in concrete slabs that go completely through the slab to the base material. Expansion joints …
Over time and exposure to the elements, exterior concrete can develop cracks, due to temperature changes, ground movement, …
Concrete is one of the most economical, versatile and durable building materials available. Regardless of your skill level, …
Project Instructions When working with mixing mortar, always wear eye protection and waterproof gloves. Step 1 Measure the …
Over time and exposure to the elements, damaged concrete can become worn or develop surface scaling and cracks. With proper …
QUIKRETE Concrete Mixes can be successfully mixed by hand or machine mixed. For larger projects, machine mixing concrete is …
The addition of veneer stone can turn an ordinary wall, column or fireplace into an elegant and distinctive home feature. …
Building a stucco wall has proven to be one of the most enduring, versatile, and weather-resistant exterior wall finishes …
QUIKRETE Concrete Mixes can be successfully mixed by hand or machine-mixed. For smaller projects, hand-mixing is often the best …
When building decks or other permanent structures, local building codes typically require the use of concrete footings. Before …
An outdoor bar is a great focal point of any backyard patio and ideal for entertaining throughout the year. The bar can be a …
