Recent Blog Posts

• Advantages of Storm Doors

  May 1, 2012
  A storm door can stop the harsh natural elements of the weather from damaging your main door and save you money on your energy bills. Storm doors are not cheap, but they are money well spent. First there are three basic types of storm doors: full-view, ventilating, and retractable screen.
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• What to Look For in Exterior Wood Finishes

  May 1, 2012
  The choice of exterior wood finishes is dependent on the manner in which it will be used.     All-acrylic latex paints are the most durable house paints, but oil-based paint films usually provide the best protection from water and water vapor.
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• Preparing your mower for its first swipe at your lawn

  April 1, 2012
  Your mower has been sitting around all winter and probably hasn’t been touched since you last mowed your lawn. You’ve decided it’s time to get back on and mow. Here are some ideas on what you should do to get your mower back into tip-top shape.
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• Tips for staining your wood deck

  April 1, 2012
  Staining your deck is a fairly simple task and it can keep your deck looking vibrant year after year. If your deck needs to be stained, here’s how to do it:Clean itTake your grill, furniture, etc. off of your deck and get out your pressure washer.
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• Effective ways to clean your gutter

  March 1, 2012
  If your gutter is brimming with leaves and water cascades off your roof like it’s coming down Niagara Falls, it may be time to clean it out.
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• Staying safe on a ladder

  March 1, 2012
  Many of the home and garden ideas that you find on these blogs or other places on the internet require use of a ladder. While these serve as a very important tool, they can also be one of the deadliest things you use. Many people have been severely injured or even killed while using a ladder.
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• Your Guide to Glues

  February 1, 2012
  Acrylic Glue: can be used on vinyl, rubber, metals, stone and plastic, but its primarily used on melamine.
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• Wood Paint Adhesion

  February 1, 2012
  Whether your home is newly constructed or purchased from a previous owner, painting its exterior is the first step toward putting your personal stamp on the home.
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• Improving Interior Stains

  February 1, 2012
  New technologies have made installing hardwood flooring and millwork in the hot, humid environment of a bathroom more acceptable these days.
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• Tips for removing finishing nails from molding

  January 1, 2012
  Sometimes forever doesn’t last as long as you think it will. When you put finishing nails into your molding, you were probably thinking that you wouldn’t have to worry about it ever again. That’s not always the case and you may decide that you want the molding out.
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