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Badly scratched hardwood flooring, rotted window frames, and chipped furniture are common problems that can be time-consuming and expensive to repair. Or they can be dealt with quickly an...
Your home’s foundation—the concrete walls surrounding a basement or crawl space—supports the entire weight of the house, so it’s natural to be concerned if you discover cracks in the conc...
Q: My 9-year-old fridge is on the fritz, but it seems premature to replace it if it’s still functioning. How long do refrigerators last? How much longer should I wait before buying a new ...
With the cost of living space going up, many homeowners are looking down to expand their home’s square footage with a finished basement. These spaces can be affordable solution to cramped...
Defy the sticking power of grease kicked up from cooking by making your own degreaser at home. Cooking oil can cling to surfaces throughout a kitchen, not easily removed with those everyd...
Has your old kitchen faucet seen better days? Whether yours is leaking water or is simply outdated, replacing a kitchen faucet is among the more popular do-it-yourself projects in the gra...
Successfully installing new finished flooring typically requires knowing how to level a floor. Common in older houses, slightly sloping floors often worry homeowners who want to install n...
Q: I’m eager to try out my new flat screen television on movie night, but I'm much less excited about getting it up on the wall. How high should I mount my TV? Do you have any advice for ...
Q: I have never given much thought to cleaning my cherry wood floor, but I'm starting to notice how dingy it has become. What’s the best way to clean hardwood floors? I'd love recommendat...
Q: I’ve just turned on the air conditioner for the summer, but I just can't get get comfortable. The appliance circulates air, but it is not blowing cold air. Why is my air conditioner no...
