Sealing Older Decks and Fences7
Get tips on refinishing and staining your old worn wooden deck or fence. Find the right stain for your deck or fence.
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Is Your Septic Tank Killing Your Grass?585
Find out why there may be dead grass around your septic tank. Get tips on how to revive the dead grass around your septic tank.
Mystery Stains on Carpet
Find out what the mystery stains on your carpet may be and how to get rid of them. Sometimes your carpet may just need a …
Using Wood Filler
Learn how using wood filler can work better than filling cracks in your wood floor with sawdust and glue. Wood filler will stain …
Eliminating Algae From Your Deck
Get tips on cleaning the algae off of your deck. Use a mildicide and a floor brush to clean, then let it dry and you're ready to …
Gaps in Wood Floors
Learn how to fill gaps in your wooden floors. Sometimes these gaps can be important air paths in your home.
Moldy Basement Carpet
Find out how to get rid of mold on your basement carpet. Sometimes taking out the carpet is the first step.
Roof Vent and Chimney Noise
Find out what may be causing your roof vent or chimney to make noise. Get tips on eliminating the noise.
Plastic and Composite Wood
Learn about plastic and composite wood, an alternative to untreated wood, which can rot if it's exposed to the elements. …
Deck Check Up, Garage Makeover, Summer Storm Protection and more
Learn to look for signs of deck wear and tear with a step-by-step deck checkup. Find out how a garage makeover can give help you …
Choosing Energy-Efficient Windows
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Swelling Garage Doors
Get tips on how to prevent your garage doors from swelling. Use caulk to seal cracks that can let in water and moist air and if …
Fixing a Buckling Kitchen Floor
Get tips on fixing your buckling kitchen floor. Finding out what type of floor is under your current kitchen floor is the first …
Washing Machine Clogs
Find out why your washing machine might be overflowing and clogging. Get tips on how to fix your clogged washing machine.
Circut Surging
Get tips on how to fix surging circut problems and the dangers of frequent surging. Find out what to do if your circuts begin …
Solar Panels
Learn the benefits of using solar panels to power your home. Find out maintainence tips for keeping your solar panels in top …
Avoiding Garage Mold
Get tips on avoiding and getting rid of mold in your garage. Creating downspouts and using plastic bins for storage instead of …
Roof Shingles: Cover or Replace?
Find out when you should replace your roof shingles and why covering your existing roof with new shingles can soemtimes be more …
Drip-Edge Vents
Learn about drip-edge vents and how to install one in your home. Find drip-egde vents and other types of air vents at …
Bubbling Plaster Could Mean A Leak
Get tips on how to fix plaster that has been bubbling up. Plaster over absorbing concrete walls can bubble if there is a leak in …
Sanding and Re-Staining Your Deck8
Find out how to remove an unwanted color from your deck by sanding it down. Learn what type of stain works best with your deck …
Moss Between Pavers
Learn how to eliminate moss growth between your pavers. Use a bleack and water solution to kill the moss that grows between the …
Crawlspace to Basement?
Find out how to convert your crawlspace into a basement. Taking care of moisture problems is the first step to converting your …