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Shop Page 2When buying a house we focus on location, views, the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. We rarely think about the house building materials that went into the construction of the house, besides the granite countertops, hardwood floors and other visible features. When you build a custom home or …
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Hardwood lumber is used to make flooring, furniture, cabinets and decking. Softwoods are used for framing, trim and other purposes. So it's important to understand these differences when buying lumber. …
The term backer board reminds me of when I started my handyman business. There were hundreds of construction that weren't easy to decipher. Backer board is moisture resistant so it's used to support tile installations, both walls and flooring. It's name doesn't tell you much about the role it plays …
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Painting is the most popular and practical home improvement project for most homeowners. It's not without its challenges though, like picking the right paint color or working on a ladder. But the sense of accomplishment once you've painted a room or maybe your front door, is worth the time and …
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The ceilings and walls inside your home are almost all made from plaster or drywall. And while drywall is much more common in new home construction today, plaster has a long history It's a building material that starts as a dry powder. Then it's mixed with water to form a paste that gets …
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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The name tells our story! We provide women homeowners with “how to” resources to manage their homes with confidence. We strive for homes that support how you want to live, while building equity for your future too.
