23 August 2016

How To Make Your Pine Fence Last Longer

Pine fences are not known for being overly sturdy or long-lasting. Pine is a soft wood, so it's more prone to damage and rot than hardwoods like oak, especially when used outdoors for fencing. If you have a pine fence, however, this does not mean you should just sit back and wait for it to rot and break down. Here are a few tips to help your pine fence last longer.
2 August 2016

Wiring Mistakes Common With DIY Electricians

You should brush up your wiring skills before engaging in DIY electrical service. Otherwise, you can make costly mistakes and end up using more resources to fix them. The following are some of the wiring mistakes DIY electricians tend to make: Using the Wrong Wire Gauge As a rule, the smaller the wire gauge, the larger the ampacity (the measure of current a wire can handle without overheating) it can handle.
19 July 2016

Three Reasons Why Your Garage Door May Not Be Opening

Your garage door is a resilient tool for keeping elements outside of your garage; this includes everything from would-be intruders to the weather. However, every now and then, you may find yourself in a situation where your garage door simply will not open. Before you decide to call a professional garage-door repair person, read on and discover a few tips that might help you get to the root of why your garage door isn't opening.
30 June 2016

How To Figure Out Why Your Shower Pressure Is Low

When you take a shower, you want to encounter a steady stream of water; you do not want to try to wash your hair and body with only a slow trickle or dribble of water coming out of your shower head. If the water pressure in your shower is less than ideal, there are a few different reasons your pressure may have slowed down.  Test Your Water Pressure The first thing you need to do is test your water pressure and determine if it is really as low as it feels to you.
25 May 2016

The 3 Components That Make Up Your Roofing And Options For Materials

When it comes time to reroof your home, there are many different materials that you can choose from. Your roof is made up of three basic components: the underlayment, flashing and shingles. When you are having a new roof installed on your home, there are several different choices for each of these materials. Now, take a look at some of the options to help decide which will be best for your home:
25 May 2016

Northern Catalpa Trees: A Planting And Care Guide

If you want a tree that will attract plenty of attention to your yard, consider the northern catalpa. This medium-sized tree grows well in hardiess zones 4 - 8. Its showy white flowers add beauty to your yard in the springtime, and its dense foliage creates a shady canopy that's perfect for lounging underneath in the summer months. Read on to learn more about planting and caring for a northern catalpa tree.
5 April 2016

Fiber Cement And Vinyl: Pros And Cons Of Some Of The Most Durable Siding Materials

Choosing a siding replacement material for your home is a highly personal decision that involves considering your budget, personal visual preferences, and how much durability is required to survive the weather in your area. Durable siding materials are lower maintenance and require less investment in future fixes. And durability doesn't always come at the cost of a higher price tag. Fiber Cement Fiber cement siding is made of a combination of cement and wood pulp.
1 April 2016

Involve Your Kids In Ensuring That Your Home's Gutters Are Working Properly

If you have children, it's never too early to get them involved in understanding how the various elements of your home function. Provided you feel that they're old enough to take part, it's beneficial to teach your kids a little about the home's gutters. Let them check out the downspouts – many kids will get a kick out of watching the water flow from the spouts during or after a period of rain.
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