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Exterior

Modern Coating System For Wooden Gutters

There are certain things that were commonplace years ago which because of a variety of different reasons have evolved to something much different today than yesteryear. Think of the typewriter as an example. Anyone under the age of 40 (and perhaps even older!) may find ...
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Bathroom

Why It Is Important To Use Silicone vs. “Regular Caulk” In Bathrooms

Being in so many homes on a weekly basis often provides me with a unique perspective on a wide variety of home improvement items. One of those things that catches my attention every time – even if it is not what I am “there for” ...
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Bathroom

What To Do If The Toilet Will Not Stop Running??

Some things are certainly more annoying than others. One of the items that anybody who has experienced it might agree, a toilet that will not stop running, has got to be at the top of the list! If your toilet won’t stop running, it likely ...
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Electric Panel

How Do You Know When It Is Time To Upgrade Your Electric Panel?

Your home’s electric panel is like its brain, directing electricity to where it’s needed. Over time, it can become outdated or unable to handle your household’s electrical needs. Knowing when to upgrade is important for safety, convenience, and efficiency. Here are some signs that it ...
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Tools

What Are Joist Hangers?

In the arena we typically play in, we most often use joist hangers when building or providing maintenance to decks or porches. While always being incorporated into a new deck or porch that we are building, it is not unusual for us to come across ...
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Exterior

How to Protect Your Home from Winter Weather

With Winter literally punching us in the mouth this weekend, I thought it would be good to review some basic tips on how to best guard our homes from the brunt of what we often face this time of year. Winter weather can be harsh ...
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Bathroom

Are You Thinking About Updating Or Renovating Your Bathroom?

Renovating your bathroom can make it look fresh and more functional. It’s also a great way to potentially add value to your home. However, it’s important to plan carefully so your project turns out the way you want. Besides the obvious question of figuring out ...
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Wildlife

What Is A Flying Squirrel?

Recently I had a colleague of mine have a heckuva time figuring out what a specific noise in his attic was that was preventing him from a good night’s sleep. He had a number of pest control folks come by the house to take their ...
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Tools

The Most Powerful Tool In The Universe!

There is an old example which is often used in telling stories about teamwork that is very powerful. If you take one twig and try to snap it, more often than not it will snap very easily. If you were to bundle that single twig ...
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Window

Why Do Windows Have Weepholes?

Have you ever seen the holes on your window, right where your window sill edge meets the portion of your window closest to the exterior and wondered what they were and what they are used for? Those are weepholes and they serve a variety of ...
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