10 DIY Winter Home Repairs

The winter months can become very hard on your home. Problems always arise during the winter months, and always seem more expensive. Start at the first sign of winter, so you will have fewer repairs to make yourself through them cold winter months. Doing this yourself can save you a lot of money in the long run. 10 Item Winter Home Checklist Tip…
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Sealing a garage floor

The garage is a very important part of your house. It is not only the room where you keep your car but it can be used also as a storeroom. In the garage you keep things that you do not use everyday or things that you want to dispose of later on. Sporting equipment is usually stored in your garage. Also, a lot of people use the garage as a laundry,…
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Japanese Knotweed

Japanese knotweed's elegance belies the truth it has become the scourge of home owners. It develops at an astonishing rate, is near-impossible to get rid of and has damaged home value - cleaning countless numbers off residence values. Japanese knotweed, or Fallopia Japonica, was taken to the US from Asia in the mid-19C by German-born botanist…
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Choosing the Right Paint Type

When the time comes to do some painting around the house there is more to take into consideration than color. Specifically, oil-based or water-based latex paint? And what sheen is appropriate? These are the questions to ask when choosing the right paint type for a DIY project. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Choosing the Right Paint…
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