Maintaining a beautiful home can require a lot of continued work, but in the long run, it proves incredibly rewarding. Home maintenance covers all areas of the home, from floors to ceilings, and those small nooks and crannies that might otherwise end up neglected. It also includes walls. We often spend a long time decorating …
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If you’ve got an old chimney in your home, you may be wondering what to do with it. After all, it’s outdated, not to mention a potential fire hazard. But don’t worry – there are plenty of ways to use an old chimney that are both creative and useful. What to do with your old …
Ceiling damage isn’t just unattractive and annoying, but it can lead to bigger problems down the line if it isn’t fixed. So it’s better to deal with it sooner rather than later. But how long does it take to replace a ceiling? That’s what we’ll be discussing in our article today. We’ll also talk about …
A person’s basement can be one of the best rooms in the house – but if the walls are old and crumbling, you’ve got to get to work and sort them out before you end up in all kinds of trouble! But what exactly are you meant to do? Luckily I’ve got all the solutions …
Moving into a new place comes with its own trials and tribulations. From dealing with faulty wiring to decorating everything just how you want it. The last thing you want to do is deal with an unnecessary satellite dish. So, you can call in a professional! We explain who you call when you need a …
Wood has been used for construction for a long time, but modern methods now include the use of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) as an alternative. Can you use MDF outdoors? Yep you can use MDF outdoors if you treat it with the right stuff to keep it from getting damaged by moisture. You can also use …
If you’ve noticed mold forming on the rubber seals of your washing machine, you’re certainly not alone. Mold thrives on moist surfaces, and the rubber seals on your washing machine are no exception. If you don’t remove the mold, it can produce an odor and this may end up affecting your clothes. Cleaning the washing …
Command strips are a great, easy way to hang up hooks, lights, and pictures on walls, even if the surfaces are rough or textured. But removing command strips can be tricky. We definitely have our fair share of command strip horror stories! But it doesn’t have to be this way. In our article, we’ll take …
If you’ve been paying close attention to the light switches in your home, and are puzzled about the three black wires being associated with these, you probably want to know what each of these do. Why would a single pole switch have three different wires? This might seem confusing, as most light switches are simply …
Keeping a home protected against the elements can often require quite a bit of work. As such, many people often depend on House wrap to help them to protect their homes. House wrap is a specialized material designed to be weather-resistant. It keeps rain and other moisture from entering in through the exterior walls of …