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- Shingles
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Why It Is Important To Regularly Clean Your Dryer Vent
It is more often than any of us would like that we hear stories on the news of a devastating fire which easily could have been prevented. Cleaning your dryer vent of any lint that may have gotten trapped over time is one of these ...
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Disinfecting The Inside Of Your Washing Machine
Recently I heard a few people talking on the radio about disinfecting the inside of their washing machine. This falls into the category of one of those things that seems SUPER good to do, but the vast majority of people just don’t happen to think ...
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How To Prime A Wall
Prior to jumping in to applying a finish coat on a wall, priming things (i.e. – getting the wall ready to receive it’s finish coat) is often a very important step. Primer helps the paint stick better and last longer. It also helps cover stains, ...
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The Difference Between A Lithium And A Non-Lithium Battery
Recently I was on a flight in which I was attempting to bring a large speaker with me on the trip (related to my ‘other life’ as a competitive cheer gym owner!). Although I had done so numerous times in the past, this particular time, ...
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Jalousie Windows
One of the reactions that I never seem to lose is my eyes opening wide upon first seeing jalousie windows on a porch at someone’s home. Literally, I think every time I have ever looked at one of these window setups, I have just shook ...
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Picture Molding
When looking closely at the walls in certain older homes, libraries, or schools, you might notice a thin strip of wood running along the top part of the wall—just a few inches below the ceiling. It doesn’t look like much at first. It’s not a ...
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What Is The Difference Between ‘Joint Compound’ & ‘Plaster’?
If you’ve ever helped with home repairs or watched someone fix a wall, you might have heard the words “joint compound” and “plaster.” While they may seem similar – and some folks do use them interchangeably – they are actually quite different. Both are used ...
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What Is The ‘Cleanout’ On A Chimney Used For?
A chimney is an important part of a home that often has a fireplace or wood-burning stove associated with it. Chimneys help carry smoke and gases safely out of the house. Over time, ashes, soot, and debris can build up inside the chimney. That’s where ...
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Best Way To Paint A New Steel Door
If you have ever installed a new steel door, you may have noticed that the manufacturer tends to make quite clear that the warranty on the door is only good if the door is properly painted within ‘X’ time after being installed. This is great, ...
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How To Get To Hard To Reach Spots
When I started LOPCO Contracting in the 1990s, I was your typical teenager with a “no fear” mentality in approaching things. One of the more famous examples of this is a picture of me standing on my tippy toes, on one of the last rungs ...
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