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  • Home Soundproofing

  • Want to live in a quieter home? Read this article for some great ideas on how to tone down the hubbub both inside and outside your house. From…

  • Safe and Healthy Spray Painting Tips

  • Spray paint is toxic, and cheap masks don't offer much protection. The best way to avoid permanent brain damage is to use an activated carbon…

  • 10 Tips for Mold and Mildew Removal

  • Water is always the cause of mold and mildew, but finding the source of the problem can seem like an unsolvable mystery. Follow our tips for…

  • How to Combat Mold and Mildew

  • How mold and mildew get a foothold in your home, how to clean and get rid of it and how to prevent its return. Eliminate moisture sources; water…

  • Tips for Replacing Vacuum Filters

  • Since they don't use vacuum bags, bagless vacuums need more frequent filter changes and cleanings. Find them all (there may be several) and…

  • Install Scald Protection

  • Achieve scald protection for your tub and shower by installing anti-scald showerheads and tub spouts. You don’t have to tear open the wall and…

  • Fall Furnace Maintenance Guide

  • Keep your furnace running efficiently and safely and prevent the hassle of breakdowns with a few simple maintenance procedures. We'll walk you…

  • Is Duct Cleaning Necessary?

  • Don't assume that you need heating and cooling ducts cleaned unless you actually have excessive dust and debris or mold in them. Unless you…

  • Cleaning Tips for Your Whole House

  • Simplify and speed up dusting, vacuuming, stain and scum removal and other house cleaning chores with these 11 easy tips. You'll have a cleaner…

  • Control Bugs

  • Too many bugs hanging around your house and yard? Here's a DIY guide to the most common ones, with information on what they are and how to get…

  • Drying a Wet Basement

  • How do you keep water out of the basement? First, try easy fixes likes gutters and landscaping. The next step is interior drain tile and a sump…

  • Prevent Black Streaks on Roof

  • Black streaks on shingled roofs are a common, though mysterious sight. While not immediately damaging, they can prematurely age shingles. Here’s…

  • Insulate Basement Rim Joists

  • In just a couple of hours, you can seal and insulate your rim joists, which are major sources of heat loss in many homes. This project will…

  • New Kitchen Venting

  • This article shows the best way to vent a hood and exhaust fan that's above the stove when you have an interior wall with cabinets above.…

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