Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now?
With the fall season upon us, change is in the air. For many families, children are growing up and moving out of the house, maybe… Read More »Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now?
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Restore Your Plastic Laminate Countertop
After twenty years of soft drinks, coffee and wear and tear, a plastic laminate kitchen countertop can become discolored and worn. Small scratches dull the… Read More »Restore Your Plastic Laminate Countertop
Candles, Yes…Soot, No
If you’ve noticed ghostly smudges and stains on your walls and ceilings, the culprit may be something you’d never suspect: candles you burn indoors. Most… Read More »Candles, Yes…Soot, No
Clothes Washer Filling Slowly
Your washer has always worked well. In fact, it still does, but the cycle time seems to drag on longer and longer. Hard to tell… Read More »Clothes Washer Filling Slowly
Foundation Problems? Check Your Gutters
In homes with basements and crawl spaces, we always need to be concerned with water flow from the roof. An overflowing gutter will dump water… Read More »Foundation Problems? Check Your Gutters
Remove Oil Stains from Your Driveway
So you’ve got an unsightly oil stain on the driveway. Maybe it came from an old clunker parked there by family or friends. It could… Read More »Remove Oil Stains from Your Driveway
Squeaking Floor? Try This Fix Down Under
There it is again – a loud squeak every time someone walks down the hall. This may be a good sound for parents hearing their… Read More »Squeaking Floor? Try This Fix Down Under
That Leaky Garden Hose
Time to green up outside. Whether it’s cleaning the patio or watering the grass and flowers, we all have plenty of uses for our garden… Read More »That Leaky Garden Hose
Knock Knock…It’s Your Plumbing
Every time the clothes washer fills, you hear knocking and thumping in the wall or basement. Then it knocks again during the rinse cycle. What’s… Read More »Knock Knock…It’s Your Plumbing
An Easy Fix for Rust Stains on Clothing
Every once in a while, the washer creates a rust stain on clothes. Maybe rust was in the water, or there’s a little rust in… Read More »An Easy Fix for Rust Stains on Clothing
How to Paint Over Dark Paneling
It may be time to “green up” your gloomy family room with a fresh coat of light-colored paint. The lighter color will help limit the… Read More »How to Paint Over Dark Paneling
Flood from the Washer Hose!
What is the number one source of water damage inside a home? It’s not tornadoes, rainstorms or hurricanes. It’s a broken washing machine hoses. Left… Read More »Flood from the Washer Hose!
Your Nose Knows It’s Time to Clean the Disposal
Eeuuww – what’s that smell in the kitchen? Yuck, it’s from the sink. It smells like sewage or rotten food. The sink looks clean, and… Read More »Your Nose Knows It’s Time to Clean the Disposal
Polarity? What’s That?
You just had your new home inspected, and the inspector found “reversed polarity” at several electrical outlets some amateur had added. You know you need… Read More »Polarity? What’s That?
Soot on the Walls
What’s with those ghostly gray stains on the outside corners of the ceiling and walls? The stains outline the stud framing, and they even seem… Read More »Soot on the Walls
What’s Your Outlet IQ?
Remember that home inspection you arranged before purchasing your home? The inspector tested electrical outlets and talked about correcting problems. You purchased the home but… Read More »What’s Your Outlet IQ?
Can Lights? Make Them Green
Can lights or recessed ceiling lights are a standard design feature in modern residential construction. They are also common in older custom-built homes. They provide… Read More »Can Lights? Make Them Green
Tune Your Refrigerator for High Performance
The refrigerator is among the most neglected of household appliances because usually, it runs forever with little repair. However, it often consumes the most electricity… Read More »Tune Your Refrigerator for High Performance
A Ton of Cooling
Ever hear of a two- or three-ton central air conditioner? Does that mean a two-ton air conditioner weighs 4,000 pounds? Is the term related to… Read More »A Ton of Cooling
Fix That Wobbling Ceiling Fan
Wobbling ceiling fans are not safe to use. If a ceiling fan in your home shows excessive wobble, stop using it until you can get… Read More »Fix That Wobbling Ceiling Fan