Homeowners are taking more initiative these days, designing their living areas and doing their own repairs and renovations. Why hire a pro to install laminate flooring when you can do it yourself? Then we'll show you how to maintain laminate floors.
Want to refinish a parquet wood floor? Increase your home's energy efficiency. Besides doing the typical things to reduce energy bills, installing low voltage lighting will save energy and add ambiance.
When homeowners redecorate or start a home makeover, they focus on the kitchen and bathrooms. Those are key areas for building equity value. Look to our informative articles whether you're restoring vintage kitchen cabinets or installing a butcher block countertop to bring out the inner chef!
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Swap an Electrical Receptacle for a GFCI Outlet
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A GFCI electrical outlet, or GFI receptacle, is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. It's an outlet with a built-in circuit breaker for wet areas like kitchens and baths. more...
Humidifier Maintenance Tips for Winter Season
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Home humidifiers are used more in the winter as humidity decreases. The home's exterior is on a seasonal maintenance checklist. Heaters and humidifiers should be too. more...
Routing Pipe and Home Plumbing Configuration
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The maze of CPVC, PEX tube, copper, and galvanized iron delivers potable water to the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry. It looks like a jigsaw puzzle but it's logical. more...
Easy Instructions for Winterizing a House
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It's not only flu season. The autumnal equinox has passed; it's fall; winter is coming. It's time to winterize the home. These tips save energy and prevent frozen pipes. more...
How to Install a Kitchen Range Hood Vent
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Remove cooking odors, smoke, and air-borne grease from the kitchen via siding or roof with an exhaust range or stove hood vent. Install following local building codes. more...
Paint Like a Pro Contractor with the Right Tools
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Painting contractors are pros because of experience and using high quality bristle brushes, paint sprayers, and rollers. Homeowner remodelers can get the same results. more...
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