Exterior Home Repair

By wcs40110

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These days there is plenty of help from the government out there, but finding it is difficult. Many of us are in need of home repairs but few of us have the money to do them. This article will help provide some insight on where you can locate and ... more »

How to Avert Big Winter Woes with Small Home Improvement Fix Ups

By brothabrian

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With winter quickly approaching, most home owners are painfully aware of the preparation work that needs to be done before the cold weather arrives. From painting to weatherproofing to putting in storm windows and organizing the garage, there are ... more »

How to Avoid Termites in your Arizona home

By Bobbi Holmes

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In some areas of Arizona there is a saying: "you either have termites, had termites, or will someday get termites". Arizona homes are especially susceptible to subterranean termites, but there are ways to control and discourage the ... more »

How to Build a Wasp Trap from a Recycled 2 liter Soda Bottle

By Wasatch

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It is the time of year when wasps are taking over the outbuilding and the garden. Here is a simple almost free wasp trap you can make... more »

How to clean a chimney

By Bfastattiffanys

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A fireplace or wood burning stove is a fantastic source of heat during the chilly days of winter, however, proper maintenance is also a must. Follow these steps to learn how to clean your chimney before you begin burning wood in the winter... more »

How to Clean Out and Unclog Your Rain Gutters

By Bobbi Holmes

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Are you ready for the rain? Time to clean out those rain gutters!.. more »

How to cover woodpecker holes in wood siding

By Bfastattiffanys

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If you have wood siding on your home and are dealing with problems such as woodpeckers creating holes in the siding and other birds making nests between the floors of your home, you may be at your wits end. Here is a quick, easy solution to keep ... more »

How to Do Home Improvements with Home Depot

By xrayness

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Home improvements needed? Home Depot is one of the best places to shop for materials for your home improvement project. Home Depot is a national supplier of materials for any home improvement project you may have... more »

How to Fill Cracks in Concrete and Asphalt

By Gardengates

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Cracks in paved areas can not only look unsightly, but they can undermine the structural integrity of the surface over time causing it to break or shift. Repaired cracks will eventually crack again, but you can delay full replacement of the area ... more »

How to Find a Junk Removal Company

By 01KendraWrites

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Junk removal can be done by anyone with a truck. Properly, legal, and licensed removal companies, however, are those you should take great care in finding. There are a few key questions everyone should ask when looking for a junk removal company... more »

How to Fix a Rotten Wood Column

By Chrisparker

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Make your home beautiful again by repairing these ugly rotten columns... more »

How to Fix Cracked Mortar

By Janet Ford

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Brick is a beautiful building material but when the mortar cracks, the brick can come loose. Worse yet, they can allow for water damage. Fix cracked mortar right away when it's spotted... more »

How to get your home ready for winter.

By YFNMOM

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If you are feeling the chill of winter approaching then it's a good time to start winterizing your home to help reduce those heating bills... more »

How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell - Staging

By kerrylf

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This article will list several suggestions in order to get your home ready to sell... more »

How to Give Your Home An Exterior Facelift

By georgelarson

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When you go out in your yard, as you pull into your driveway, when guests arrive - you should love the look of the house you live in. A few changes or a major re-do will help create a 'house of your dreams'... more »

How to Glue Two Pieces of Foam Rubber Together

By jdarling86

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Gluing pieces of foam rubber together can be tricky at times. When regular glue just won't cut it, you may need to resort to Gorilla Glue!.. more »

How to hang Christmas lights without an outdoor outlet

By Bfastattiffanys

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If you are ready to hang Christmas lights but don't have an outdoor outlet, don't let it stop you from hanging your lights. Here are a few options you can try to enjoy the season of decorating... more »

How to Implement Simple Garage Door Repair

By 01KendraWrites

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Garage door repair is typically something almost anyone can do. For the most part, when something goes wrong with a garage door, the problem is usually quite simple. Of course there are instances when it is best to call a professional, but not ... more »

How to install Vinyl Skirting on a Mobile Home.

By Lolabug26

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In this article I will explain how to install Vinyl Skirting on a Mobile Home... more »

How to Keep Mice Out of a Home

By 1fstc5vette

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Mice are small and can get through surprisingly small openings. They will also gnaw through wood to make an opening. Therefore, it can be fairly difficult to close all possible access to your home. However, even if you can't close all the ... more »

How to Keep Termites Away

By RA Cologna

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The 40 species of termites in North America can cause great destruction to homes and other buildings. Through underground colonies, the subterraneans gain access to wood through beams that touch soil, concrete slab cracks, and masonry or concrete ... more »

How to keep woodpeckers off your house

By Bfastattiffanys

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If you have wood siding you may have a problem with woodpeckers creating holes in your home. Once these holes are created by the woodpecker there is a greater chance they or other birds will make nests in your attic or in between the floors of ... more »

How to Keep Your Kitchen Clean and Bug Free

By Michael Rosenthal

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You hear it from time to time when you’re engaged in conversations with family and friends. Someone is having a problem with pests (or even rodents) in their homes. But they can’t seem to figure out why they are having the problems. Not to be ... more »

How to Know if You Should Do It Yourself (DIY) or Call a Professional

By SeventhSibling

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Being a do-it-yourselfer can be quite rewarding when a task is successfully completed. Aside from pride of doing the task yourself, you can draw satisfaction knowing that you have saved money by not having to pay a professional — contractor or ... more »

How to Make Your Deck Look Brand New Again

By Feather

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Is your deck showing its age? After several years of use, a deck will lose its shine and color. This requires a bit of work to refinish but the results will be so worth it! Your deck will look brand new when the job is finished... more »

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