Category: Home maintenance
Residential Foundation Inspection
We all are so busy with life that we think about our foundations about as often as we think about having a root canal, that is until we observe or feel the big hurt. Like a root canal, foundations don’t get our attention until they cause problems, such as cracked and buckled walls, floors that [...]
Roof Maintenance
How often do any of us think about our roofs? Well why should we, unless we’re having a dinner party and rain is dripping onto our plates. That is when we remember how simple it would have been to inspect the roof when it was not raining, and since right now it isn’t raining, we [...]
Oil Versus Latex?
Painters and wanna-be painters all seem to have their preference, including myself. For years it has been a forgone conclusion that oil-based paints were superior to latex and in cases I think oil still makes the best choice. It’s the more durable of the two, which is why I like to use it on wood [...]
Synthetic Stucco Problems (EFFS)
Synthetic Stucco, also known as EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finish System), was developed in Europe after the end of World War II. The EIFS system made its way over to the United States and was first used on commercial properties. In the 1980’s, architects and builders started using synthetic stucco on residential homes and it soon [...]
Termite Inspection and Identification
The other day I received a flier in the mail informing me that termites recently swarmed across my city infesting homes. It also stated that termites will infest more than 4 million homes this year and offered a protection plan for about $30.00 per month. I feel this is a scare tactic, however I certainly [...]
Install Weather Stripping
In our grandparent’s day energy was so inexpensive that the cost of weather stripping doors and windows wasn’t worth it. The skyrocketing cost of energy today has created a greater environmental awareness. Because of the entrepreneurial ship of the American businessman, there are many more products to choose from today at a much lower price; [...]
Easy Drywall Repair
Whether you have a small hole in your sheet-rock wall the size of a gold ball or a large one the size of a basketball, it can be repaired with just a few simple strokes. First go to a new home sub-division, find a house that has just been sheet rocked and find a scrap [...]
Avoiding Foundation Problems
The various types of soil and how water reacts to them are the main enemies of your concrete foundation. Too much water will cause the soil to swell and heave upwards while not enough water will cause it to shrink. It is really this simple, if the soil beneath a foundation swells uniformly or shrinks [...]
Pressure Washing Driveways
The best way to maintain a nice, clean, respectable driveway is by using a pressure washer. Sweeping or hosing down your driveway is the old way of doing things, and when you think of the time and energy you’re spending, its a real waste. Then how are you going to keep these concreted areas like [...]
Home Décor Colors
Most people are scared to death to attempt their own home decorating, therefore they spend big bucks to hire a professional decorator. Emphasizing interesting architectural colors in your home is really very simple, interesting, and fun once you get the hang of it. Before you start, look at the natural light that illuminates your room. [...]
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