Preventing Concrete Slab Sweat
Get tips on preventing concrete slab sweat. Slabs sweat when there is too much moisture, so make sure your home has good …
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Cleaning a Stone Fireplace3
Get tips on cleaning a stone fireplace. Learn the best products and methods to remove soot and other residue from your stone …
Water Heater Efficiency4
Learn how to make your home's water heater more efficient. Find out how to save money and energy with your water heater and air …
Deck Painting Made Easier
Get tips on how to simplify painting your deck. Latticework on your deck can be tedious to paint, but using a sprayer will make …
Fixing a Leaky Skylight
Get tips on fixing a leaky skylight in your home. Learn where the leak may be coming from and how to stop the leak from doing …
Air Conditioning: Energy Saving Tips4
Get tips on saving energy with your air conditioning system. Learn what temperature to set your air conditioning system to cool …
Toilet Insulation4
Learn about toilet insulation. In cold climates, toilets can freeze and produce unwanted condensation which can cause mold and …
Replacing Damaged Wallpaper
Get tips on replacing damaged wallpaper in your home. Water damaged wallpaper can be removed easily and replaced.
Removing Grout from Tile
Get tips on removing grout from the top of tiles in your home. Dried grout may be difficult to remove from tile, but you might …
Eliminate Ants
Learn how to eliminate black ants from your home. Find out what products to use to get rid of ants in and around your home.
Prevent Mold in the Basement
Get tips on how to prevent mold from becoming a problem in your basement. Learn how to prevent flooding and how to control …
Caring for your Flat Roof
Get tips on caring for your flat roof. Find out when you should get your flat roof checked out and how often your flat roof may …
Treating Hardwood Floors
Learn the best way to restore and treat your hardwood floors after the carpet has been lifted up. Sand your hardwood floors to …
Seal Wall Cracks and Leaks
Learn how to seal wall cracks and leaks. Get tips on how to patch up moisture cracks in your basement walls and prevent new …
Boilers: Propane or Oil?
Find out whether to use propane or oil to power your boiler. Get tips on how to get the best out of your boiler for the money.
Building a Sea Wall
Learn about building a sea wall. Sea walls can keep unwanted shore water away from your property to prevent soil and exterior …
Removing Tree Roots from a Concrete Walkway
Get tips on removing tree roots from a concrete walkway. Tree roots can grow under a concrete walkway and cause a tripping …
Cleaning Algae from Cedar Shingles
Learn how to clean algae from cedar roof shingles. Find out how copper flashing can prevent more algae from growing back on your …
Reduce Moisture in the Basement
Learn how to reduce moisture in your basement. Get tips on how to get rid of basement moisture and what type of flooring to use.
Installing a Cupola
Get tips on installing a cupola on your roof. Cupolas are decorative add-ons for your roof that can have a weather vane attached …
Steps to Prevent a Flooded Basement
Get tips on how to prevent your basement from flooding. Find out how to remove unwanted water as well as prevent new floods from …
Protect Pipes From Freezing8
Get tips on how to protect your appliance pipes from freezing and bursting. Find out the best way to winterize your pipes for …
Repairing Holes in Siding
Learn about repairing holes in concrete siding. Get tips on how to fill the holes in your siding and repair and prevent leaks.