Identifying Your Homeowner Personality Here's how you can identify your homeowner personality. In fact, how you deal with homeowner tasks will be similar to how you handle other responsibilities. Proactive or Reactive - Do you like getting out in front of problems to take …
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How Do You Update Laminate Countertops
Dawn asked "Do you handle this type of job? A realtor in southern New Hampshire, she has a Formica countertop that needs updating but doesn't want to spend the money to replace it." What she didn't explain was the purpose for the update. As she's a realtor, it likely is an update Dawn …
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Where is My Dining Room Chandelier?
A dining room chandelier provides light and ambiance for this often forgotten room (read: The Unused Dining Room Dilemma). Like a beautiful piece of jewelry, dining room chandeliers often act as the room's focal point. With an open floor plan, your dining room needs something to define its' space. …
44 Homeowner Electrical Checklist Tips
Building a house involves lots of decisions. An electrical checklist will save you money by helping you identify where you want outlets and wall switches placed during construction. That's because it's much cheaper to move electrical boxes and wiring when the walls are open. Once the walls are …
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Condensate Line: What It Is & Why It’s Important
We rely on HVAC professionals to clean and tune-up our heating and air conditioning systems. Most homeowners know they have to periodically replace their HVAC filters. Very few owners know they have to flush condensate lines monthly during the summer. This is a surprise to new homeowners in Florida. …
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Stay Safe, Stay Home, Stay Busy: 10 Easy Homeowner Projects
You're probably home and getting cabin fever. What better time to tackle some of the homeowner projects you've been putting off for months, maybe years? That's why we've put together these 10 easy projects to help you stay busy at home. Everyone likes to do different things, so here are …
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