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To help keep your floors warmer and reduce your heating bills, it is a good idea to insulate your floors. It is not a difficult process and it will help keep chilly air drafts out of your home. Safety First Whenever you are putting in insulation, always make sure you are wearing long sleeves, gloves, [...]
Step 1 Determine your ground floor layout before framing the floor. This is important because you must provide corresponding support beneath your floor for any future load-bearing walls. If you are unsure about this process, contact a builder or have an engineer look at your floor plan. Step 2 Install the sill plate that will [...]
Doorknobs (also called locksets) come in many styles and degrees of security. The majority of them are fairly easy to take apart or install but if the locking mechanism is particularly complex, such as for a high security door, you’ll probably want to go to a professional locksmith instead of attempting the job on your [...]
1. Make sure there is nothing covering the condensing unit. This is to ensure that it can draw air into the cooling system and cool the room effectively. If you found that you have stored some items near or on the condensing unit, you should remove them right away. 2. Change your air filters regularly. [...]
Look for cracks, nail holes and loose paint or plaster on the walls. Fix them first. Step 2 Be sure that the walls are clean and dry and that every surface is either painted or primed. You don’t want to apply paste to a surface that will just absorb it – the paper might not [...]
Many flower gardens look great in spring and early summer but begin to flag when summer heat hits and the sun beats down day in and day out. Sadly, by midsummer, many flower gardens look past their prime. By planting flowers that thrive in heat and bloom in mid to late summer, you can keep [...]
Things You’ll Need: • Gloves • Gloves • Gloves • Chemical Cleaners • Rags • Rollers • Stiff Bristle Brushes With Long Handle • Wood Sealer • Rags • Airless Sprayer • Safety Glasses • Safety Glasses • Rollers Step 1 Clear deck of all dirt and debris. Step 2 Cover area surrounding deck with [...]
Evaluate the perimeter of your house. You should ensure that the ground next to your foundation slopes away from the foundation, not towards it. Backfilled dirt around the foundation will typically settle lower than the surrounding dirt causing the ground to sink in and slope towards your house. If necessary, add dirt up against the [...]
Take down and change any heavy drapery and dark colored curtains in each room and put linen curtains with summer flowery designs and summer colors. This brings such a change in the look and tone of your room. Cover a sofa, chair, or loveseat with a slipcover of a floral design or vibrant summer colors. [...]
•You can easily patch most small holes. It’s only when a hole exceeds about 3″ in diameter that the screening itself needs to be replaced. •Measure hole sizes and purchase ready-made, snap-on repair patches or cut them from new screening. A patch should be at least 1/2″ larger in diameter than the hole. For bigger [...]
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