At the edge of your roof, there are several different trim boards that cover and protect the roofing framework behind this outside envelope. The fascia boards are like the trim around doors and windows, hiding the framing that makes up your roof. Fascia boards are the easiest to see. They're the …
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Sponge Test for Wood Rot
When explaining home construction, maintenance and repair concepts, it helps to use examples of things most people are familiar with. That's why I like to talk about the spongy or sponge test. The sponge test is a very easy way to identify if you've got problems with wood rot. Curious to …
Cancellation of Debt (COD)
Cancellation of debt (or COD) is the term used to describe a default on your mortgage through a foreclosure, short sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure or some other type of settlement. You may not have to pay the bank, but the money you are forgiven turns into taxable income according to the …
Which Phone Charging Station Do You Like?
Have you ever driven away from your house, and realized you forgot your phone? Do you start calculating if you have enough time to head back home for your phone, or decide you'll enjoy the day better being offline? As we add more portable electronics to our households, the choices for integrating a …
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Spring Home Maintenance Projects – Who Should Do What?
When the weather gets nice outdoors, all you want to do is get outside and celebrate. While we might have the best intentions when we start planning our home maintenance activities, life happens and we're likely to bump out some very important activities. That's why this article gives you spring …
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Spring Home Maintenance – Who’s the Expert?
The economy is bouncing back in the US, and many homeowners are playing catch up on home maintenance that got deferred for too many years. Weather emergencies like this year's snow, higher than average rainfall and suddenly it seems like everyone is a home expert, giving tips for spring home …
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