Recent Blog Posts

  • Painting the Exterior of Your House This Summer

    June 15, 2013
    Painting the exterior of your house is an opportunity to spiff up the appearance of your home and extend the life of your exterior. Before you start painting the exterior of your house this summer you will need to prep and clean the exterior of your home thoroughly.
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  • Your Deck: Do-over or Makeover?

    June 1, 2013
    If your old deck is looking worn and shabby, you might be thinking it’s time to demolish it and start over with a newly designed deck. While that’s a perfectly reasonable approach, there are others ones that may better suit your need --and your budget.
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  • Effective ways to clean your gutter

    May 15, 2013
    If your gutter is brimming with leaves and water cascades off your roof like it’s coming down Niagara Falls, it may be time to clean it out.
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  • Use Paving Stones to Transform Your Outdoor Space

    May 1, 2013
    If you find yourself gazing out into your backyard thinking of something you can do to spruce things up, have you considered using paving stones? Installing them is not difficult, and depending on the size of your project, it can be completed in as quickly as one weekend.
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  • Tips for staining your wood deck

    April 15, 2013
    Staining your deck is a fairly simple task and it can keep your deck looking vibrant year after year. If your deck needs to be stained, here’s how to do it: Clean it Take your grill, furniture, etc. off of your deck and get out your pressure washer.
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  • Spring Maintenance: What to Look for After the Snow Melts

    April 1, 2013
    A blanket of snow may be pretty to look at, but what is it covering up? The harsh winter weather takes a toll on the exterior of homes and yards, while much of the damage and debris is hidden until spring.
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  • Why You Should Fence In Your Fortress

    March 15, 2013
    There are many advantages to installing fencing around your home. Whether it be wrought iron or white picket, a well chosen fence can add to the aesthetic and monetary value of your home, provide privacy, and serve as a safety precaution.
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  • Things to Consider Before Starting Your Deck Project

    March 1, 2013
    Building your own deck can be a rewarding experience for any handyman or homeowner. If you are looking to build a deck for your home, then here a few things to consider before starting your deck project.
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  • Easy Energy Saving Projects for your Kitchen & Bath

    February 1, 2013
    Want to make a difference in your energy bill but don’t want to get involved in a huge project? A great place to make a big impact with little effort is in your kitchen and bathroom. We’re not talking about tearing things apart and doing an expensive remodeling project, either.
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  • Glue: Fact or Fiction

    February 1, 2013
    - Yellow glues are stronger than white glues. False – There is no difference in strength between white and yellow glue; however, yellow glue is easier to use and has better application characteristics. It’s tackier, thicker and more resistant to heat and solvents.
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