Home Repair Articles

1). Home Painting Tips By : D. David Dugan
Remember, everyone starts as a beginner at painting. Just because you have never painted a house doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give it a try. The money you save by painting your own house is money you can put into other home improvements. It can also be a fun thing for the whole family to do. Now we need to choose the colors we want to paint the house.
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2). What Lies Below By : PC Gasby
This article and others that follow will be devoted to home repair and improvement dealing with different areas from roof to basement. If you are going to re-do the bathroom floor - this means taking up your tile, sheet vinyl, or ceramic tile and underlayments you should make sure there are no signs of water damage to the subflooring and check to see if it is solid throughout.
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3). Laying Vinyl Tile The Right Way By : D. David Dugan
Vinyl Tile is still one of the best floor coverings to choose for kitchens and bathrooms. Ceramic tile is great, but the cost to have a professional install it can be prohibitive. The answer, vinyl tiles installed by you. You will save a lot of money you can use toward other home improvements you want to do. Vinyl tile is also a great choice for other reasons.
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4). Home Improvement Projects By : D. David Dugan
Where to Start People want to do home improvement projects all the time to increase the value of their home. Many people, however, do not know which project to tackle first when they have multiple projects to be done. Picking which project to do first can be decided by a number of things. Money and urgency are the biggest factors in this. If you have a hole in your roof, obviously you need to get that fixed before putting a shed up in your yard.
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5). Thought for the Day: Why Doing a Task Twice Is Better Than Planning and Doing It Once By : Rob Favero
Yesterday, I was repairing part of the eaves on my house. It had sustained some water damage, and I needed to add a two-by-four piece of wood for some extra support. I had already cut another, thinner piece. But I decided a more substantial piece was needed. And making it a little longer would give a nice, tight fit. The thought occurred to me to measure the place where I would put the two-by-four.
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6). Home Repairs for Home Improvement By : K Hoyng
Sometimes we all get leaky faucets that cause annoying sounds during the night as the water drips down into the sink. Usually when faucets leak, it is caused by the wearing of the washers or O-rings. These leaks are relatively easy to fix in some instances, since homeowners can either replace the washers or O-rings or merely tighten the screws to repair the leak.
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7). Improving your Home with Drywall By : K Hoyng
Improve or repair your home using drywall. To drywall a home for repair is easier said than done; however, it is never as difficult as some lead you to believe. When you start to drywall for home improvement, you must follow a few straightforward steps. As for tools, you will need a Putty Trial, Tray, sandpaper, and joint putty, scraper, hammer, paint, thinner, patches, plaster, and a few other items to finish the task.
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8). The Easy Way To Install Vinyl Flooring By : Jim Johnson
Installing vinyl flooring is one of those home improvement projects that is well within the ability of the average homeowner to accomplish. It may seem a little intimidating at first, but once you have done just one room you should have the confidence to be able to tackle almost any vinyl flooring job.
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9). Cabinet Refacing Offers a Quick Pick-Me-Up for Your Kitchen By : Heather Peters
Kitchens are one of the most popular rooms in the home and probably the number one room where remodeling can add tremendous value to your property. House flippers will focus a large portion of their budget on the kitchen as it is the biggest draw for house shoppers. What if your kitchen is in need of a face lift but you don’t have the major budget of a seasoned house flipper? You can benefit from a strong first impression by simply refacing your kitchen cabinets.
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10). Time To Build That Deck You’ve Always Wanted? By : D. David Dugan
Outdoor patios and decks are great summer projects. Imagine being able to come home from work, get a nice tall glass of something cold, and sit out on your deck or patio and enjoy the view. It isn’t as difficult as you might think, and probably less expensive than you anticipated. With all of the things that cloud our life these days, computers, electronic gadgets, television, and cellphones, to name a few, it’s nice to create a place where quiet and beauty are the focus.
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11). Air Conditioner Maintenance: Don’t forget it By : Lee Dobbins
Tips on do it yourself maintenance for your air conditioner.
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12). Do-It-Yourself Home Repairs - A Great Option For Many People By : Susan Dean
With high costs in our everyday lives it is no wonder that people are opting for do-it-yourself home repairs. It is amazing how much money you can save by doing this type of work yourself and not only the saving of money but you will also come away with great satisfaction that you have done the job yourself.
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13). Grow the Space You Have By : Barbara K
Excerpt The following is an excerpt from the book Invest in Your Nest by Barbara Kavovit Published by Rodale; June 2006;$19.95US/$26.95CAN; 1-59486-151-X Copyright © 2006 Barbara Kavovit Grow the Space You Have Transforming existing raw space into an extra bedroom, a playroom, or a guest or master suite is an affordable way to make your house bigger.
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14). Types of Roofs By : James C
Has it come time to replace that old roof? If it is, you have a choice to make. You can go with a boring old shingle roof or you could upgrade to a more durable or more attractive roof. Lets discuss your options. One popular choice for roof upgrades is slate. Slate makes for a very attractive roof that also offers excellent fire protection and a long life.
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15). Slate Roof Tiles By : Carlo Morelli
Slate roofing tile is a wonderful look for any home. Slate is natural stone, and it is one of the best roofing tile mediums available. The look of Slate roofing tile is exceptional and some of the most famous houses in America are adorned with Slate roofing tile. Many historical homes have Slate roofing tiles, and this makes it even more alluring to homeowners.
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16). Drafty House? Six Home Energy Saving Tips By : Carlo Morelli
Want to put more money in your pocket? You can up to 10% or more on your energy bill by eliminating as many the air leaks in your home as possible. During the summer warm air leaks into your home and during the winter leaks out of your home, wasting a good portion of your energy dollars. One of the fastest and highest payback dollar-saving jobs you can do around the house is to caulk, seal, and weather-strip all seams, cracks, and openings to the outside air.
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17). How Not To Alienate Your Home Improvement Contractor By : Paul White
The following article was written by a contractor with 20 years of experience. Having contracted jobs from over two hundred homeowners in five different cities, his advice suggests some things that you can to do to prevent things like confusion and conflicts on the job. Although we never enter into an agreement believing things will go wrong or turn sour, things happen and have the potential of unnecessarily creating a bad working relationship.
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18). Quality Air Duct Cleaning Service that is Provided in Many Locations By : Jessica Deets
Any homeowner who has ever taken the time to sneak a peek inside their air or heating ducts knows what can build up inside. Getting your home's air system inspected and cleaned on a regular basis not only can improve air quality, but also can save money on heating and cooling bills.
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19). A Step By Step Guide On How To Sand Your Wood Floor By : Jim Johnson
One of the great things about wood floors is that they can be sanded down and refinished like new again. You could hire a professional to do this for you if you wish, but the truth is that there is nothing here that you couldn't do yourself.
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20). Home Inspection – Going On Top By : PC Gasby
Everyone who buys or sells a house, apartment or condo is going to use a home inspector at one time or another and even though you pretty much know what they do, many of you might have more appreciation for them once you learn more details of there chosen profession. Home inspectors have been around for a long time and they will be here for a lot longer, preparing reports, giving advice and recommendations and to some, a peace of mind.
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21). Home Repair Made Easy By : Sandra Stammberger
A perfect home is one which is perfect in every way. That means everything in the home should work normally and regular maintenance of all the items at home should be taken car off.
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22). Water Heater Tips and Tricks By : James C
It's easy to forget about your water heater. It sits up in your attic or in your garage silently and reliably putting out hot water. It's easy to forget about it until something goes wrong. Water heaters are not as maintenance free as some people would like to believe. This article has some useful tips on keeping your water heater running well for some time to come.
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23). Types of Carpeting By : James C
Carpeting can be made with a variety of different fibers. These fibers have different characteristics that will drastically effect the way the carpet performs. Read along to find out about the three most common types of fibers used in carpeting. The first material I will discuss is Olefin or Polypropylene. Olefin is generally a lower end carpeting but it does have several good qualities.
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24). 5 Quick Roofing Contractor Tips By : James C
Your roof is one of the most important yet neglected parts of your home. You don't usually think about your roof until it starts to leak or gets damaged. If it is time to have your roof replaced read these 5 quick tips to help you with your roofing project. 1. Get a written contract. Get everything in writing before your roofer begins work so that there are no surprises.
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25). Tips on Kitchen Remodeling Designs By : Jim Johnson
If you are tired of your old kitchen design and really need to make a change, you are not alone. A lot of homeowners are remodeling their kitchen and bathroom for both better appearance and functionality.
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