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How to Install Laminate Flooring (Step-by-Step DIY Guide With Pictures) Installing laminate flooring is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to upgrade your home. With the right tools and proper preparation, ...
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Introduction Screen and storm doors serve vital roles in enhancing the functionality, aesthetics, and energy efficiency of homes. While often confused with one another, these doors fulfill different purposes and offer distinct benefits. This ...
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What is a pump-up septic system? A pump in the tank is needed when gravity it won't work. In other words when the field is higher than the tank.
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What are Egress Windows? Egress windows serve a crucial role in residential architecture, particularly in basements and lower-level spaces. Defined as windows that provide an exit to the outside, they are designed to ensure ...
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This might seem like a simple process, but let me tell you, it's not. This may come as a shock, but they happen every day of the week, unlike a tax deed sale that happens ...
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Right off the bat, you need to know you need cash in the bank and a lot of it. Tax Deed Sale A county tax deed sale happens ...
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House Complete Renovation Oh, this took some time to complete. But it was well worth it. I bought these two houses right before the pandemic and started with the back ...
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IntroductionHome construction has been an integral part of our development as human beings. From primitive structures built by our prehistoric ancestors, to modern day homes made with advanced materials and incorporating sophisticated technologies, home construction has remained an essential part ...
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Wall and Floor Anchors Using the correct anchor is really the key here. Let's go over each one.
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I would've loved to of shown everyone a deep mysterious hole in our 1840 house. But as luck has it, it was filled with rocks and dirt. I was all set to go diving with a metal detector ...
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We're all feeling the lockup due to the Covid-19 lockup. Luckily I'm not going too crazy as I travel from my house to these old houses that I've been working on. I sure have been ...
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This is a great tip, but it's not always the correct answer. When the weather changes, so do doors. Wood doors swell up. So the proper cap from the door and frame are important.
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This is a video series of the total updating and redoing of a small single level 1940 house We will be covering everything from New Windows, siding, completely new electrical, all new plumbing, ...
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I know this is not really what this site is about, but I wanted to share these with my readers. Not that any of us would do any of these things but it's still funny to watch.
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What are deck tension ties? Deck tension ties are primarily used to prevent the floor joists of your deck from pulling away from the ledger board and house itself.The joist hangers on your ledger ...
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I've been crazy hard on developing a mobile app. It still needs a little tweaking, but it's still really nice. Download it and see for yourself. Here's the link to the
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