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Home Maintenance Tips
Installing Hardwood Floors
Hardwood is a classic flooring choice for many folks. It gives a
floor natural beauty and feel that few man-made materials can
match...
Preparing Walls for Wallpaper and Paint
When considering a painting or wallpapering project most of us
focus on colors, patterns and finishing the walls. But most
experts will tell you that actually painting or papering is only
half the job in getting professional results. In fact, some say
that for every hour you spend painting or wallpapering, you
probably need to spend about 3 hours preparing your walls and
woodwork. That's what we'll look at in this section on preparing
walls for paint and wallpaper...
Roofing Inspections
Over the course of a season, roofing materials are exposed to
tremendous temperature changes that cause shingles and flashing
to expand and contract. Eventually, this process causes roofing
materials to wear out (20 to 30 years for most shingles).
Therefore, a roof should be thoroughly inspected at least once a
year. And a roof approaching 15 years of age becomes a candidate
for re-roofing...
Selecting Plants For The Garden
In general, look for plants with healthy foliage and make sure
they're rooted firmly in the soil. Avoid plants with roots
exposed on the surface or with roots growing out the bottom.
They won't root as well in your yard. With trees, a strong
leader branch promotes good growth. There are a few other things
to consider when choosing your plants...
Paints: What Are Your Options?
When it comes to improving your home, one of the quickest,
easiest and least expensive ways to make a significant impact is
to paint. Nothing revives weatherworn siding, perks up tired
walls or adds a touch of style and distinction better than a new
coat of paint. Painting can be like instant renovation...
Cutting Drywall
Use full sheets of drywall whenever possible. Cut the length of
the sheet so that the end falls in the center of a joist or
stud...
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
There's more to mowing a lawn than just turning on the mower. A
mower that's not properly cared for will have years taken off
its life and have a lot more problems in the short run...
Planting Flowers
Planting annual and perennial flowers is an easy task, but with
a few tips, your flowers will get off to a fast, healthy start
that will reward you with bigger and better blooms down the
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