09Mar 2020 by Danae C

Maintain Home Security System

security
Spring Cleaning Checklist: How to Maintain Home Security Equipment  When it’s time to create a spring cleaning checklist, many of us will add everything to it but our home security and smart home equipment. This isn’t hard to believe. Most people don’t think these items need as much attention as, say, their toilet bowl […] The post Spring Cleaning Checklist: How to Maintain Home […]
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09Mar 2020 by Danae C

Clear Clogged Drain

plumbing-electrical
How to Clear Any Clogged Drain  Armed with the right tools and techniques, you can easily unplug stopped-up drains without having to call in a pro. All plumbing systems develop clogs—there’s no way to avoid it. We’ll show you how to clear stubborn clogs in a kitchen sink, bathtub, toilet and floor drain. These proven techniques will dislodge virtually […]
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09Mar 2020 by Danae C

Restore a Weathered Deck

decks and patios
How to Restore a Weathered Deck  Read these techniques for refurbishing an old deck. If your shabby old deck has become a source of shame, there’s usually a fix short of replacing it. Assuming the structure is sound, your deck can be restored. Depending on the desired look, you can spruce up a worn-out deck with a new […]
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09Mar 2020 by Danae C

Cleaning your Chimney

DIY, roofing
When and How to Clean Your Chimney  A clean, well-maintained chimney will save you money and prevent trouble—and, yes, there are parts of the job you can do yourself. If you have a chimney, it will need cleaning—that’s a fact. But when and how often do you have to clean your chimney? The answer depends on a number of factors, including […]
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09Mar 2020 by Danae C

Moldy Basement

DIY
Why There’s Mold in Your Basement and How to Prevent it  Got mold in your basement? Here’s how to identify and treat it. When we think of a home’s basement, we often imagine dark, damp places with old holiday decorations and lots of spiders. And what else? Mold. What is Mold? Mold (sometimes called mildew), is a type of fungus. It’s made up of […]
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09Mar 2020 by Danae C

Alternatives to Grass Lawns

garden
5 Alternatives to Grass Lawns  Consider using a substitute for grass lawn in your yard, and never mow again. Lawns make up more than an estimated 63 thousand square miles in the US, three times that of any irrigated crop. It’s no surprise that they require an amazing amount of water and mowing to maintain. […]
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09Mar 2020 by Danae C

Landscaping Tips

garden
All About Landscaping  What do you need to know before starting a landscaping project? Read on for tips about gardening, structures, lighting and more. If you have a freestanding home, even on a city lot, there’s probably dirt around it that benefits from plantings, lawns, or garden features. What you do with the space around your house […]
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09Mar 2020 by Danae C

DIY Concrete Planter

garden
DIY Concrete Planters, Concrete Patio Table, Concrete Floor and More!  Who is counting down for the weekend? It’s always nice to have unscheduled time, where we can do whatever we want, like work on our homes! We have been knee-deep (literally) in deep-cleaning projects. It’s always crazy pulling everything out, but the after is so nice and worth it!! Have you checked out […]
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09Mar 2020 by Danae C

Wall Shelves

DIY
50+ Cool Wall Shelves  Cool wall shelves can add visual interest and storage space in any room of the home. Find your favorites in this list of unique shelves and a few to build too.  Before you add those shelves to your walls try putting up shiplap, painting a herringbone accent wall or create a faux wallpaper look. Wall […]
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09Mar 2020 by Danae C

Hang Shelves on Tile Backsplash

DIY
Drilling Into Your Tile Backsplash To Hang DIY Shelves (GASP!)  Back when we shared the final duplex kitchens last May (and a full budget breakdown in October), I promised some more details on the DIY floating shelves and – in particular – how we drilled through the tile backsplash to hang them securely. It took me way too long to share the shelf-building-tile-drilling details, but […]
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