Wood and Paint Adhesion
Whether the home is new construction or purchased from a previous owner, painting its exterior is the first step toward making it your home. Likewise, if...
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How To Create A Dust Free Jobsite
One of the biggest challenges contractors and DIY remodelers experience is controlling the amount of dust that comes with any project. This can be...
Tips for Removing a Stripped Screw
A stripped screw can make the simplest of jobs a real pain in the neck. To help avoid a lot of frustration (and maybe spare those around you from learning some...
Roof Ventilation
Why ventilate a roof? “The main purpose of roof ventilation is to keep the air space above the roof insulation more or less at the same temperature as the...
Painting the Exterior of Your House This Summer
Painting the exterior of your house is an opportunity to spiff up the appearance of your home and extend the life of your exterior. Before you start painting...
Spruce up your Entryway
In life, first impressions are important. For your home, the entryway offers a first impression for your visitors. No matter the layout or size of your...
How to Repair Damaged Sheetrock
The beauty of sheet rock (also referred to as drywall), is that it’s very easy to repair. With just a few tools and materials, it is a job that can easily be...
Siding: Clean, Paint or Replace?
Due to age, environmental conditions or bad weather, the siding we put on our homes will eventually need attention. It’s true that proper maintenance will go a...
Going from Wallpaper to Paint
When renovating a room in their home, many people make the choice to go from paint to wallpaper. Generally, the only preparation needed is to fill holes or...
Spring Fix-Ups: Creative Ways to light Your Patio
As the temperatures rise, your living space can finally extend to the outdoors once again. As you venture outside and begin your spring cleanup, in addition...
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Like A Professional
As most homeowners know, replacing kitchen cabinets can be a huge investment in time and money. Maybe your cabinets are a bit outdated and dingy. Perhaps they...
Preventing Kickback From A Circular Saw
The last thing that you want is a circular saw or the wood kicking back up at you and causing injury. Here are just a few ways to prevent kickback while using...
Roofing Tip: Preventing Ice Dams
The National Roofing Contractors Association recommends using a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet underlayment in areas where ice-dam protection is...
Insulation Education
Since we all spend most of our time in our homes, it makes sense to want to be as comfortable as possible. Insulation does that, plus it makes this comfort...
Furnace Maintenance for Winter Warmth
Labor Day has passed and so have the Dog Days of Summer. Your furnace has been hibernating for many months now and you will soon have to wake it up from its...
Seal Your Driveway for Instant Curb Appeal
If you’ve ever paid to have an asphalt driveway put in, then you know how expensive they can be. For the relative low cost of materials for maintenance, it...
Tips on How to Prevent Clogged Drains
Probably the most common home plumbing issue is the clogged drain. For many, the initial reaction is to grab the closest chemical drain cleaner, pour it in,...
What Makes A Product Green?
Green products are the catalysts that drive our movement toward a cleaner earth, but what makes a product green? Since the term “green” is used so often today...
How to Clean Your Air Conditioner Condenser Unit
Maintaining and cleaning your air-conditioner condenser unit on a regular basis is the best way to ensure the unit will remain reliable and efficient...
Tips for Installing Vinyl Siding
Installing their own vinyl siding can seem intimidating for many homeowners. The reality is that it’s fairly straightforward to install and work with. Most of...
Tips for Cutting Down a Tree Safely for the DIYer
There are some who may argue that cutting down a tree safely is not possible. Chainsaws can be quite dangerous, not to mention felling trees. Though...
Getting Your Kids Involved With Your Wood Projects
Kids are naturally creative. With them always learning, changing and doing new things, creativity is a natural byproduct. It’s who they are. However, the one...
Which Home Improvements Pay Off?
To answer this question correctly, first you must decide what the “payoff” means. If a home improvement is meant to improve your life or that of your family,...
Organizing Tips: How to Get your Car Back in the Garage
People tend to store things in their attics, garages, and sheds as if those spaces were interchangeable. The fact is, as a storage space, your garage is...
Do's and Don'ts of Home Winterization
Winter is on the way, and that means it’s time to get the house ready for the cold days ahead. Winterizing your home is the best way to avoid unexpected...