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The benefits of Installing Storm Windows Leaky windows are the cause twenty-five to forty percent higher heating and cooling costs each year. To me that’s an easy argument to upgrade your old leaking windows. When full replacement of a window is not an option, whether for budgetary or historical maintenance reasons, a storm windows is…
Common House Repairs Many of the common home repairs I come across are actually the easiest to repair yourself. The five most common household repairs are the following: 1. Sticking Doors: There are a number of causes for doors sticking, the most common is humidity. Depending on the time of year the door may work fine…
Floor Refinishing – One Tool Does Hardwood, Concrete And Outdoor Decks Home remodeling has enemies, most notably time & money. I’ve always wished there was a tool that would provide you the muscle you need to defend yourself from these neighborhood bullies. For deck restoration it’s hard to find a machine or complete process that’s…
Wood Siding Clearances Wood trim and siding should always be installed with an air gap when installed at a roof, ground or concrete contact area. Flashing is typically used to make the connection between the two. Roof Areas Trim that extends down to a roof such as on dormer sidewalls and decks require a…
Replacing an Exterior Door Replacing an existing exterior door with a new pre-hung door is a fairly straightforward task. In most cases you measure the old door and try to get a new door the same size. When measuring and ordering a new door there are four things you need to know: 1. Door size:…
When doing your own wiring on a remodel plan to install light switches so you can pass through a room on one end turning on the light and then be able to switch off the light as you leave the room on the other end. If you planning on installing wainscoting plan on installing the…
Composite Decking Cleaning Tips For a great looking composite deck follow these easy care and maintenance steps : 1. Install your decking with proper spacing and under clearance to provide ventilation under and between decking boards to prevent mold growth. 2. Occasionally clean your deck with a mild soap and water mixture. rinse with a…
Photo Components of a Rain Screen Wall The basic rain screen wall configuration, incorporates two layers, the house sheathing and weather barrier and the house siding both separated by an air space. What is a rain screen wall? A rain screen wall is a very successful siding installation method for deterring rainwater intrusion into walls.…
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