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75How to plan a home renovation project.
Is there something in your home that you want to change? Or perhaps it's broken and in need of repair? Where do you start? Just hop in the truck and head to the home center or lumber yard and start loading up a carriage with materials and...
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724 Things to Do Before Selling Your Home
The home buying process is a tough one. It's a big decision to purchase a property that one will end up calling home. It's also an equally tough process in selling a home. You as a home owner probably want to make a bit of equity on your investment...
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68Basic Home Repair
(1) Hammer: My favorite general-purpose hammer is a 16oz claw hammer. Pick it up at the store and take a few swings. See how it feels in your hand. The handle should be made out of wood or fiberglass to reduce shock. (2) Screwdrivers: 3/16" flat,...
3 comments67Removing Popcorn Ceiling the Wrong Way
The popcorn ceiling in my garage had begun to flake off in places. There was drywall showing on the ceiling, and the falling popcorn was creating a mess. It would fall off in clumps that would disintegrate into a powdery mess. Considering that I...
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78Repairs and Improvements to Avoid When Buying a Home
Don't buy a home that needs all the wrong things. Choosing a new home is a big decision and will likely require some improvements. Be sure the improvements it needs are ones you'll enjoy doing and won't have you taking out a second mortgage.
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82Removing The Con From Contractor - The Real Reasons Your Construction Project Costs So Much
It never fails, when a potential customer receives a proposal from a contractor, the first thought is always, why is it so expensive. Well to clear the air a little, and with any luck take some of the heat off of construction contractors, I'm going to fill you in on a few things.The information I'm going to share with you should give you an idea of where all your hard earned money is going.
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60The Curious Case of the Cranky Trash Compactor
Why does everything seem to break down when you are expecting guests? Well that is exactly what happened to me a few weeks ago. I was preparing dinner for a small group of friends and my trash compactor went out. You would think that once I noticed...
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74RV Repairs Bathroom Dome Replacement
Leaking Bathroom Dome Repair for RV's If you have a bathroom dome in your RV or motor home that is leaking it can cause damage to the wood paneling under the roof membrane. This water is working it's way under the PDM rubber roof membrane rotting...
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60When Does Trenchless Pipe Replacement Make Sense?
Trenchless plumbing pipe replacement makes it possible to replace broken or damaged plumbing pipes without having to perform an open excavation of the existing pipes. This type of residential plumbing repair is not the lowest cost option -- as a...
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91Is Buying a Home Better than Renting?
Is it better to buy a house or rent? If you can afford the down payment, consider the advantages of home ownership.
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