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Home Improvement Tips, Ideas & Podcasts
Looking for a quick tip to get a project done, save some money or step up your space? Check these out for every room in the house, and from floor board to shingles
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 store and preserve paint so that it lasts indefinitely. Also get tips on disposing of old paint properly.
If you suffer from indoor allergies, a central vacuum system could be central to some relief. Central vacuum systems have excellent filtration to prevent dust particles from re-entering the room.
Ladder safety should be a top priority when using one. Make sure you follow all the precautions before you decide to use your ladder to avoid falling off the ladder.
Playgrounds should be safe places for kids. But the wrong surfaces can quickly mean tragedy for tots. Playground surfaces made of asphalt are a dangerous thing of the past, but even grass can be too hard to prevent injury to kids. Today, materials like mulch, sand and recycled rubber provide safer alternatives in the very …
If your dishwasher isn’t getting the job done, it may not be getting enough water. The water-inlet valve, which brings …
Do you need a simple, really cheap way to unclog sluggish drains? You only need three things — and you probably have in …
Lawn that look dead in the summer may just be dormant. Dead lawns will come back when they are watered. To avoid damaging dead …
Each year, the cost of lightning strikes adds up to millions of dollars of damage to electrical systems in homes throughout the …
Last year, more than 75 percent of Americans suffered a power outage due to aging, outdated utility systems. To protect …
Are you getting ready to replace some old carpeting in your home? Don’t waste money buying more than you will need. To buy …
Storm windows are only good for winter, right? Wrong. Storm windows help save money even on the hottest summer days. If your …
Nothing is more frustrating than wasting time and effort turning screws, nuts or bolts the wrong way. Simply remember, …
Do you have hardwood floors? Don’t use your water to clean them. Wood and plain water just don’t mix. When …
Spring-cleaning can save space in your home, but did you know it could do the same thing for the environment? You can dispose of …
Before you rev up the lawnmower for the season, get tips to make sure your lawnmower maintence is complete, including tips on …
Thinking about a second home? Here’s some house rules to follow. Buying a second home can be a smart investment, but it …
When shopping for replacement windows, be sure to ask for double-pane windows with low-e glass, a special coating that reflects …
Your bathtub might be the first tool you’ll need when tackling a wallpaper project. Wetting pre-pasted wallpaper in a …
The days of one phone line in your home seem a long distance away. To get yourself hooked up for some easy solutions for your …
If you’re replacing your kitchen floor, don’t let your refrigerator stand in the way of a successful job. You can …
Termites love two things: wood and plenty of time to devour it. Termites can make quick work of the wood in your home’s …
If you’re planning a major home renovation or addition, there are two types of drafts you should welcome. Architectural …
You don’t need a green thumb to build your own green house. But the framing material is critical for your greenhouse to …
Ready to plant the garden of your dreams? Here’s the dirt on where to start. Your flower garden can be a bloom or a …
Debating whether to move or improve? Here are some important financial factors to consider. It’s all based on costs and …
The water hoses leading from your washing machine to the water line can cause big trouble if not properly maintained. With time …
Finding the perfect contractor to help with your home renovation project can be an easy task with a few preparations.
Are pine needles giving you a bigger headache than holiday eggnog? To prevent needles from spreading when you take down the …
