Caulking windows is one of the best ways to stop drafts in your home. Most homeowners associate caulking with sinks and bathtubs because you see these fixtures daily and replace their caulking more often. Caulking windows is equally important but they're typically part of a larger painting project, …
Getting Started with Home Maintenance Basics
While not as exciting as remodeling or decorating your home, it’s important to get into a routine of regular home maintenance. For new homeowners and those who haven't spent much time maintaining a home, here are the home maintenance basics you want to be aware of so you can protect the investment …
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Fall Home Maintenance Tips
Fall is an exciting time of year. The kids go back to school so you have more free time ... maybe? It's also when you start planning for all the year end holidays, from Halloween and Thanksgiving through to New Years. It's also when you want to get your home ready for cooler weather and depending on …
Why & Where to Caulk Around Your Home
What is caulking used for? It's a bit like magic, that you apply to your home to prevent costly home repairs. If water gets into your home’s infrastructure (roof, walls or floors), it can cause wood rot which is costly and time consuming to repair. The damp environment also encourages mold and …
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6 Home Maintenance Tools You Really Need
Home maintenance tools include more than a basic screwdriver and hammer you found in someone else's tool box. There's something to be said for having the right tool for the job. (Read: Essential Power Tools for Women) If you've ever wrestled to drive a screw or jarred your arm using the wrong …
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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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