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How To Prevent Drain Clogs and Blockage

Clogged drains are the most common home plumbing problem, but you probably don’t think much about the network of pipes inside your home’s walls until a drain stops working. Clogged drains are a hassle, but easily cleared.However, you can avoid the hassle by paying attention to what goes down your drain. A little care prolongs the life of plumbing pipes, ... Read More »

Home Wall Repair Tips | How To Repair Your Walls

Repair walls filled with dents, dings, and scuffs, and you’ll make rooms look young and fresh and maintain the value of your home. Fortunately, repairing walls is a good weekend warrior project. Here’s how to fix your home’s face in a hurry.Patch drywall to smooth walls A putty knife, Spackle, or joint compound can repair wall damage that ages a room. ... Read More »

Wood Flooring Scratch Repair | Wood Floor Blemish Erase

Dogs chase kids, pans drop, chairs scrape, and soon you must repair wood floors and erase scratches that make a mess of your red oak or Brazilian cherry. A professional floor refinisher will charge $1 to $4 per sq. ft. to apply a new coat of finish. No worries. We’ve got inexpensive ways to remove wood scratches and repair deep gouges in a few easy ... Read More »

Window Repair Saving Tips | Money Saving Window Repair

Perhaps your wood sashes are cracked, peeling, and prone to rattle in the wind. Or the insulated glass in your vinyl casement is “blown” — filled with foggy condensation. Maybe your aluminum slider gave up sliding years ago. You’ve got a window problem, and you know it’s going to cost you. Confronted with such ills, many home owners leap to the ... Read More »

HVAC Inspection Tips | Why To Inspect Your HVAC

Falling leaves and budding trees are semi-annual signals to inspect HVAC systems to make sure heating and air conditioning flow freely and efficiently. Some mechanical components, like the flue pipe that expels carbon monoxide, should only be checked by a professional. But you can eyeball other HVAC parts and save money on house calls and fuel bills.Inspect ... Read More »