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Some wallpaper installers insist in using a wall covering liner because of the fact, "Wallpaper does not stick to the wall, it sticks to the paint on the wall." But there is also another pro...
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August 13, 2008
There's not a day goes by when reports of a teenage abduction, overdose or serious accident hits the papers and the airwaves. As parents we all shudder when the talking heads report this grave news. ...
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July 16, 2008
My "new" home has a double garage that has very few capable storage areas. In other words the previous owners stuck in an old bench and built some cubby holes out of plywood. Last weekend I got tired...
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July 7, 2008
My husband and I are having a metal roof put on our home. We live in Oklahoma and deal with tornados, lightning and strong winds. We decided to get a metal roof because they can last the lifetime of the h...
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June 23, 2008
I've been debating whether or not I need to install an attic fan or if I just install some of the vents that go on top of the roof. My attack is roughly 26X26 and at its highest point, it's 5 feet....
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June 23, 2008
In the 1970's and 1980's there was a boom for spray foam insulation of both new and old homes. This insulation was made from a urea formaldehyde foam which was later deemed as a possible carcinogenic ag...
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April 14, 2009
Bevel siding is the most commonly-used clapboard. It is made by taking a 2” thick piece of board and sawing it diagonally into 2 pieces where one edge is thicker than the other. This siding is then installed ho...
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August 1, 2014
When you were a kid there was nothing like going up on the roof on a hot day and looking over the landscape, with the warm wind whipping through your hair. Of course this was dangerous and most parents do n...
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August 6, 2014
You have a cement basement floor and you swear that this is the last winter that you are going to freeze your toes going down there. Besides, the heat lose is becoming a big factor. Well, you can jus...
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January 30, 2017
Many people think the only thing shutters are good for is to create tension in an old black-and-white film. A banging shutter meant that the wind was picking up and a bad storm was coming as shutters were usual...
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January 30, 2017
I have a closet in my home with a wet floor. I can't figure out exactly where the water is coming from, but I know it isn't from the roof as I just had it replaced. Once I figure out where the wat...
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July 4, 2009
If you were to ask any real estate agent what is the single best renovation for the biggest return on money spent the answer would be a quality paint job. Compared to any other renovation – e.g. bathroom re...
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January 30, 2017
Decks are probably the easiest way to increase the value of your home while adding in an entertainment value in the process. Unlike bathroom remodeling and kitchen remodeling there are very few rules to follow...
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May 11, 2008
I want to move my current basement column support. I know they are suppose to be a certain length apart, I was thinking to maybe install 2 with a support header between the two. any recommendations?...
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June 19, 2008
There is probably nothing that you can do to your homes to instantly increase the curb appeal of your home than to have the driveway paved. Instead of a cracked and stained cement pad or lumpy, decayed asph...
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January 30, 2017
I have a small, unfinished basement that I want to renovation but I'm not sure if this is something I can, or should do myself. All I need done is framing, drywall, taping, finishing and...
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January 30, 2017
We have been very fortunate when hiring contractors in the past, mainly due to our in-depth screening. You can never spend too much time asking questions and researching the credentials of a contractor. Wit...
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April 28, 2008
A+ Professional Construction Services * Orangevale, CA 95662 Telephone: (916) 529-4517 Owner Don Fagen "The BBB processed a total of 1 complaint about this company in the las...
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January 30, 2017
What tools would you recommend that any homeowner purchase--even if they aren't planning on doing major work themselves? I'm looking for a sort of basic menu of tools that will be useful an...
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April 19, 2008
I'm currently selling my home. I'm considering putting up a privacy fence around the back yard before listing the property. The main reason for this is that my neighbor is not exactly enthusiastic about...
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August 6, 2014