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Paul

As a homeowner, I am constantly experimenting with making the structure of my house more energy-efficient, eliminating pests, and taking on DIY home improvement projects. Over the past two decades, my family has rehabbed houses and contracted new home builds and I've learned a lot along the way. I share my hard-learned lessons so that you can save time and money by not repeating my mistakes.

Drywall is a terrific material to use for those looking to save some money when renovating. It’s great for walls and ceilings and has a number of uses that make it a very common building material. But when installing doorways into new or remodeled walls, does the drywall need to be flush? Drywall should be …

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When my wife noticed a section of carpet coming loose on our stairway, I was concerned that it would be a huge undertaking. As it turned out, tightening the carpet is not too difficult and can be done in a few steps.  To tighten loose carpet on your stairs, we’ll follow these simple steps: Identify …

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Bathroom molds reduce your family’s comfort and safety. Unfortunately, some houses, especially the old ones, don’t have exhaust fans to help keep moisture out. In such a case, it’s much easier for molds to form and accumulate. Here are nine ways to prevent molds formation in your bathroom even without an exhaust fan: Promote natural …

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Flooding is one of a homeowner’s biggest fears, as it can create destruction that requires exorbitantly expensive repairs. To protect your basement from water damage, you might have a sump pump installed at the lowest point of your home. However, if your sump pump keeps filling with water, this can indicate larger problems like a …

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An uneven floor is not only awkward to walk on but could be a worrying sign of underlying issues. Using a leveling compound is one of the most common ways of bringing your floor back to level – but what can you do when you don’t want to use leveling compound? Here’s how to level …

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The toaster oven is one of the most common culprits behind tripping breakers. It’s a high-wattage appliance, meaning it draws up a lot of amps when it operates. If you’re not careful, you may end up overloading and tripping your circuit. Here are 7 easy solutions if your toaster oven keeps on tripping the breaker:  …

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So, you’ve just gotten done installing your Sheetrock, and then you notice it: the dreaded mud bubbles. How in the world did this happen? You were careful to install the Sheetrock according to the instructions, so what caused the mud bubbles in your Sheetrock? Sheetrock mud bubbles occur when there are air bubbles under the …

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