Do you ever wonder where new building products come from? There's an enormous home building industry that gathers each year. Small startup companies along with established brands, showcase their new products to builders, remodelers and interior designers who can use these products. It's the …
Caulking Confusion: Too Many Types of Caulk
Unless you’re a handyman who uses caulk every week for different home repair projects, you probably don’t realize that picking caulk is a lot like picking a new sofa. There are an endless number of choices and figuring out which of the many types of caulk to use can be challenging. With …
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Plan Now for Future Water Shortages
Climate change once seemed like something for future generations to worry about. But now it affects our everyday lives. We've already seen its impact with wildfires, hurricanes and unusual temperature spikes. We’re also used to higher energy costs. But for most people, the next resource to hit your …
Top 20 Spring Home Maintenance Projects
Spring home maintenance is probably one of the more enjoyable times of year to work around your house. If you live up north, you're excited to finally get outdoors after a long winter. If you live in the south, you know that the heat will arrive soon so you want to finish up outdoor chores best done …
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How the Pandemic is Changing House Features
The past year has found us spending far more hours at home. People are working from home, children are attending school at home, we're exercising at home and socializing with family and friends online ... from home. So it's time to identify the changing house features we need to accommodate our …
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7 Eco Friendly Updates for Older Homes
Maybe it's your first home, or maybe you've chosen an older house just for the love of the property. Most Americans don't live in new, energy efficient homes built following green construction guidelines. But if you're like many home owners, you'll want to improve your home the longer you live …
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