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Exterior House Painting Ideas: How To Choose Exterior House Paint Colors + Tips For Working With A Painting Contractor

Some super helpful tips for working with a painting contractor to ensure that your exterior house painting project goes flawlessly!

How To Use Acrylic Latex Caulk

Applying acrylic latex caulk is easy to use if you know how...right?. What am I saying?? It's pretty hard to mess up but with a few helpful hints everyone will think you hired a pro.

Exterior Paint Color Schemes: How To Choose An Exterior House Paint Color

Trying to decide what color to paint your house? Here are the 6 steps we used to choose a house paint color + exterior painting tips and house color schemes

How To Choose And Install A Ceiling Fan

Install a ceiling fan yourself to save money. It's a good DIY project that can be tackled with patience and a bit of fortitude. I have a few helpful tips to help you through and a guide on how to buy a ceiling fan.

Guidelines For Water Heater Life Expectancy

Water heater life expectancy will vary on the type of fuel it runs on and a few other important factors. Learn how to choose a water heater that will save you money in the long run.

Save Money and Conserve Water At Home By Installing A Dual Flush Kit In Your Toilet

A simple way to conserve water and save money at the same time is to install a dual flush kit on your old toilets in your home. They're pretty cheap and they work as advertised. My comparisons will help you decide which brand to choose. A look into high-efficiency toilets (HETs), too.

Everybody Needs A Li’l Water Putty In Their Life

If you've got a little bit of exterior wood rot to repair and it makes economic sense to fill the hole rather than replace the whole piece, I know of a product that fits the bill. It's a good value and nice to have on-hand when something comes up needing a little miracle, especially when you're about to paint.

How To Repair A Wood Door That Sticks

I have a solid oak door that wasn't opening or closing properly. It was rubbing the bottom threshold just a little too heavy so it needed to be dealt with. Time to get the plane out and make things right.

Living On The Lower End of a Townhouse Row Has a Downside – Water Leaks From Above

I learned that living in a townhouse on the lower end of the row has a definite downside to it. Water will flow downhill should your neighbor's have a water leak in their dwelling. Don't let this happen to you. Buy or lease on the upper end whenever possible.

Extend The Life Of Your Hot Water Tank By Replacing The Anode Rod

Spend a little time giving your hot water tank some TLC by replacing the old, corroded anode rod yourself. It's not as difficult as you may have thought. These simple instructions guide you through the process.

How to Make a Fiberglass Repair on Your Shower or Bathtub

Repairing a crack in a fiberglass tub or shower isn't the easiest of DIY home fix-it projects but you could prolong the usefulness of the tub by following these clear and concise instructions.

How To Fix or Replace a Kitchen Sink Sprayer

Fixing a kitchen sink hose sprayer is an easy DIY repair job for any homeowner. These step-by-step instructions explain how.

DIY: How To Replace a Toilet

Clear and concise DIY instructions on how to replace a toilet on your own. Add it to your DIY bookmarks for future reference. Great advice to save yourself a small mint by replacing the toilet on your own rather than calling on a plumber.

How To Insulate Your Electrical Outlets With Foam Gaskets

Where's that cool draft coming from in your house? Could it be the electrical outlets? Eliminate that possibility by learning how to install inexpensive foam gaskets on all of your home electrical outlets. It's a quick and easy DIY project.

How to Install a Dimmer in an Existing Light Switch

Your dining room deserves a little ambiance. Here are step-by-step DIY instructions to install a dimmer switch for perfect mood lighting in any room you choose.

How To Install A Sillcock (Outdoor Faucet)

If you've ever wished you had a water spigot on the other side of your house, too, here are some step-by-step instructions to install it yourself.

Great Reasons To Install A Whole House Surge Protector – Here’s Why I Did

Wise up and have a whole-house surge protector professionally installed to protect all of your major electrical appliances and electronics. Here's why.