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Author Archives: Karl
Avoid Deck Drainage Problems
You finish the deck and it looks great – until it rains. Nothing more frustrating than getting a really good deck project finished only to have the rain…well,rain on your parade. Follow these tips to avoid drainage issues. Water Direction … Continue reading
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Tagged decking drainage, rain water problems with decks
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5 Tips for Unblocking the Sink
The sink is blocked, it should be fixed straight away and you are thinking it’s time to get a plumber in to get it fixed. Stop! Try these 5 tips first and save your dollars. Off-the-Shelf Products There are plenty … Continue reading
Dealing with an Old-Style Dryer Vent” Problems You Can Expect
Buying an older home may be something you prefer as a result of taste, or your budget may be constrained and so you intend doing a lot of repairs and renovations yourself. Either way, eventually you are likely to encounter … Continue reading
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Tagged dryer fire hazard, dryer vent repair, old style dryer vent
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The Power Has Gone Out – What to Do First
At some time or another most people have experienced a power outage. The first thing to do is to figure out if the problem has to do with just your house or if the entire neighborhood is without power. If … Continue reading
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Tagged checking electrical power, power outage, power outage tips
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Fixing a Leaky Faucet
A dripping faucet is not only annoying it is also a waste of precious water. Most faucets are the washer type and can usually be repaired quickly and easily. The washers in a faucet can become cracked or brittle and … Continue reading
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Tagged do-it-yourself plumbing, fixing leaky faucet, plumbing home repairs
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Gutter Maintenance for Spring
The rain gutters on a home have a very important purpose. They make sure the water from rain and snow are funneled away from your home. This is because water trapped in the gutters can seep into your home and … Continue reading
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Tagged gutter cleaning, home maintenance guttering, water protection for the home
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Spring Flooding: Protecting Your Home from the Thaw and Spring Showers
While many of us are gripped in the snow and winter conditions, now may not seem like a good time to be considering the worst that can happen – flooding of our homes, especially the basement as a result of … Continue reading
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Tagged downspouts, drainage, flooding, gutter, gutter leaders, snow melt, spring rains, thaw
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Fixing a Continually Flushing Toilet
A common repair problem is how to stop your toilet from continually flowing – in some instances, this will result in the toilet overflowing and causing a flood in the bathroom and the rest of the house. Even if the … Continue reading
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Tagged continuously flushing toilet, fixing the toilet, Home Improvement, home repair, toilet overflow
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Paint Options – How to Paint Anything!
A lick of new paint freshens up anything and the smell alone is guaranteed to imbue a fresh, clean atmosphere into any area of the home but I’m often asked whether materials such as aluminum can be painted. There is … Continue reading
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Tagged aluminum, concrete, masonry, painting, Siding
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