Drywall ceiling defects can be the result of various factors, starting with innocent accidents, installing lightning or fixtures, to more serious water leaks. These yield unsightly and dangerous ceiling spots. You should address these when you see them as they can indicate big problems that can get worse over time. [ez-toc] Of course, you can […]
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Soldering is a handy skill that has many uses, like splicing wires, soldering circuits, and even making jewelry. The perk of soldering is that it doesn’t require many tools. Usually, you’ll need two things: a soldering iron and a solder. However, even if you don’t own a soldering iron or gun, you can still use
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Did you know that drywalls are made of gypsum? This fact makes one wonder how much weight drywall can hold. If hanging heavy objects, such as a mirror, on drywall makes you anxious, you’re not alone! Many people find this process intimidating due to the fragility of both drywall and heavy objects. [ez-toc] It’s not
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How long have you been putting hanging shelves on your walls? Most people find this seemingly easy task a bit daunting. So much so that they’d rather pile their stuff on the floor rather than deal with hanging it! Nevertheless, hanging shelves around your home doesn’t have to be scary. Anyone can do it if
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Are you tired of the water in your pool staying dirty and murky even though you’re doing all you can to maintain it? You may have done all the cleaning and regularly checked the pH balance level but it’s still not clear. This can be very frustrating at times especially if you’re planning to host
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You’ve finally come to the point where you’re trying to remove the sliding glass door. Luckily, you don’t need a contractor to do it for you. There are plenty of reasons that can make you want to remove your sliding doors. You can clean them up, or you can clean their track for better functionality.
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The weather’s getting hotter, but your AC unit isn’t getting colder. How can that happen? It turns out, your AC unit has frozen up. Most people don’t actually know the reason why AC units freeze up, especially in the summer. [ez-toc] Don’t worry! This is a common problem with easy solutions. Here’s what to do
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Always feeling like your bathroom never dries? It may be because of insufficient ventilation. Insufficient ventilation can cause several problems, including mold and mildew. It can also make your towels and clothes smell foul. [ez-toc] Installing a bathroom exhaust fan may just be the right solution. Having an exhaust fan in your bathroom helps exhaust
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Are you refurbishing the flooring or subfloor of your home? You are likely putting on new flooring for a room and removing the old flooring. So whether you are removing old vinyl flooring, installing laminate flooring, repairing hardwood floors, or removing the old carpet, the flooring glue always becomes an obstacle. You will be able
Sharkbite fittings can be a great way to connect copper or PEX. You just slide them over the pipe and it is installed. It is possible that they leak and need to be replaced. Another reason why you want to remove one is if you installed one in the wrong place. Just pulling it won’t