Paint colors are personal and sometimes we have to try out several colors until we find one that is just right for the room, the lighting and compliments how the room's furnishings. Many people think that once they've selected their paint colors, they're done and it's time to buy the paint. Wait a …
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Brick Walls & Moisture Problem
Brick walls can present many challenges, especially in older buildings. While we like preserving the old brick walls and leaving them exposed, it's important to understand brick wall construction and maintenance in order to minimize problems. A customer called my handyman business. She had …
Wood Rot Series: How Dry Is Your Home?
Water damage can continue for many years before a customer realizes there's a problem. Many of the jobs my handyman company handles start out repairing a "small" water problem, and it quickly turns into a much bigger job. Siding replacement may be one the top of the remodeling projects (highest …
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Flashing: A Key Construction Concept
Flashing is the term applied to materials used to seal seams where building materials meet, and where water has the potential to get into your home and cause damage. It is a key concept as most water damage remains invisible for years and the cost of repairs increases as the scope of the damage gets …
Tips for Selecting Wood Flooring
Hardwood flooring is very popular. Maybe you grew up with beautiful hardwood floors, as they were more common years ago. You'd like to install hardwood floors in your home but you're not sure what choices you have, how to make the decision and most important, what you can afford? This article …
Gutter Frequently Asked Questions
Builders often don't install gutters on new homes as some owners want them and others don't. Gutters are meant to catch and direct the rain that falls on your roof ... away from your home's foundation. That's because your roof represents a sizable area and rain water flowing naturally will dump an …
