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Painting Problems: What They Look Like and How to Fix Them
Tackling your home’s paint job is a great first DIY project to take on. Painting does not require expensive tools or materials and you can paint a room by yourself in less than a day. Interior house painting can be simple enough to handle without prior experience, but...
Using The Right Paint: When Labels Matter
You finally have the time to repaint your guest bathroom over the weekend! So on your way home after work you stopped by the hardware store to pick up your paint. You have all the preparation done and your plastic tarp is down, everything has been taped and all of...
Wall Cracks: More Than Unsightly
If you live in a condo or a duplex you’re probably used to sharing a few things with your neighbors. Things like cooking smells, barking dogs and loud conversations for example. For now let’s focus on the physical things that you share with your neighbor. I’m talking...
How To Save On Home Maintenance and Repairs
It can be very expensive to own a home. This is especially true if you have to do any major repairs, which eventually you will need to do. All homes are going to need work over time and the easiest way to ease the pain of a repair bill is to be prepared. If you are...
Take Back Your Weekends: Low Maintenance Materials
Your home should be a place of comfort and joy, not constant work and labor. The easiest way to help ensure that you will be spending more time hanging out on your deck BBQing and less time scrubbing your bathroom grout is to pick low maintenance materials when...
Anticipating Home Maintenance and Repairs
For many people, owning their own home is an indication of true financial security and independence. However, your bank account will not get any rest even after the sale has gone through. When you own your own home, it means that any home maintenance and repairs that...
Home Maintenance and Repairs You Should Leave to a Pro
There are all different types of home repairs that you can safely and successfully perform on your own, without the help of a licensed professional. However, certain complex and dangerous repairs are best left to a professional handyman who has the knowledge and...
Are You The Bad Neighbor?
Ignorance is bliss, until your local HOA starts hounding you about the appearance of your home. Sometimes you can be completely unaware that you are the neighbor that everyone gripes about. Take a look at this list to see if you might be the rotten apple of your...
Home Renovation Pitfalls: How to Avoid Them
Some homeowners are very handy and they are able to complete home renovations and repairs on their own. However, homeowners need to be aware that they could be making a few mistakes, that could ultimately cause difficulties and delays to the project. These types of...