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Doorstops
There are so many doorstops on the market do you know which one
you need home, well, here are I have some pointers!
1. There are four kinds of basic doorstops, hinge, door,
floor and wall mounted varieties, so take stock of your doors to
figure out exactly what you need.
2. The majority of doors in a household will be served
well by your basic wall mounted stop; it screws easily into a
baseboard and protects the wall.
3. If you have doors that open into each other, you need
a hinge mount stop. It installs directly on your door hinge and
has two protective rubber stops. The hinge variety also works
well if you have a door that doesn't come near a wall, and
protect the hinges and the casings.
4. Floor mounted doorstops come in handy if your door
opens into a space where you don't want it to swing too close to
cabinetry or furniture, but the door doesn't come near a wall.
5. If you have a door that you like to keep open at
times, try a flip down door-mounted stop. It folds up and out of
the way when the door is closed and can be easily kicked into
place to keep the door open.
6. If you have little ones in the house, pick up some
pinch guard stops. They slip easily onto the door to protect
little fingers!
7. Speaking of kids, doorstops with the little rubber tip
can be a choking hazard, if you have little ones, look for an
alternative variety!
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Bi-Fold Door Problems
Bi-fold doors are a common choice for many closets, but you can
run into some problems. Generally it's one of three things...
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Care
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way for years to come...
Carpet
Stains
Kids, dogs, and company can lead to stains on your carpets, but
with a few basic stain removal tricks...
Change a Doorknob
A broken knob isn't just a nuisance, it's dangerous. It's easy
to replace..
Clean Mini-Blinds
Does it seem that no matter how hard you try to keep those mini
blinds clean...
Cleaning Curtains & Draperies
Spring cleaning: it can sound overwhelming, but as far as the
curtains and draperies go...
Coping With Baseboards
If you want to install baseboard moldings and have a
professional looking finish...
Crushed
Carpet
Have you ever moved your furniture around and then had to
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Stop That Draft:
Weather-stripping Sliding Glass Doors
Weather-stripping sliding glass doors can save you money and
make your house more comfortable. If you’ve ever sat by a
glass door and swore you could feel the wind blowing right
through it, you probably have weather-stripping in doors
and/or windows that has deteriorated. The result is a gap
between the frame and the glass doors. It may be too small to
see, but it’s big enough to create an air leak.
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Learning How to Remove Storm
Windows
Every homeowner quickly learns that there is more to owning a
house than just paying the mortgage. The countless little
maintenance projects add up in a hurry. Learning how to remove
storm windows is just one of those necessary steps to taking
good care of your home. The key is to know what time of year
to remove them, the safe way of doing so, and how to properly
store the windows until you need them again.
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