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For get your key? Unlock your front door with a four-digit number that you simply punch into an electronic keypad. This electronic lock is easy…
A wet carpet in a flooded basement may be salvageable, depending on the water source, but you have to work fast before mold starts growing.…
Almost every home gets mold. We'll show you how to identify mold and eliminate the small infestations, as well as the big ones that have gotten…
This article will show you how to critter-proof your house. Follow this advice to get rid of pests once they find a way into your home. You'll…
The concrete crowns of masonry chimneys often crack with age, allowing water to leak in. This article explains how the crown works, what it…
Vent your bath and kitchen exhaust fans through the roof through a special roof hood. Venting through a roof vent or exhausting them in the…
The correct installation sequence for drip edge, roofing felt and ice and water shield can be confusing, since it changes from eaves to gable…
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Stop dealing with water problems in your home and yard by installing this in-ground drainage system. This is a permanent, long-term solution to…
If downspouts and regrading don't cure your damp basement, the most effective solution may be a drainage system and sump pump, which will…
Recurring cracks in a ceiling with full-span trusses may be caused by various types of moisture problems— sometimes in foundations, but…
Prevent break-ins by upgrading and strengthening your deadbolt and lockset. Learn how to install a Grade 1 deadbolt, how to install a…
Ice dams are a fact of life in snowy areas of the country, but they can be reduced and even eliminated with proper insulation and venting.…
Water damage from frozen pipes, ruptured washer hoses, leaking supply lines and dripping water heaters costs billions every year. This checklist…
We'll show you how to hook up a heat diverter to your electric dryer, which saves you money when drying clothes in cold weather. It's a simple…
An inexpensive backwater valve installed in a basement floor drain can prevent major flooding problems caused by a blocked or overloaded sewage…
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