A Fix for Rickety Chairs

Do you have a rickety chair that won’t keep it together? Over time, dining room chairs start to get worse for wear. Often, they might still look good but they’re unstable. Instead of trusting your family and friends to sit on them, you only have a couple of choices. Either you can toss them out…

Muffle Those Noisy Pipes

Do your pipes sound like they are practicing for the church choir? This problem is especially common in older homes or apartments. The noise is usually caused by pipes that thump or creak against boards in the walls or rattle from the pressure of the water coursing through them. Don’t lose your shirt over it…

How to Fix Difficult Roof Problems

Some roof problems will require a bit more creative thinking and elbow grease to fix than others. These tips can help. The Cause One of the main causes of hard-to-fix leaks is failure to properly waterproof the area where the roof joins with the soffit. The Fix Here’s how to repair poor flashing. Remove the…

Can Mold Exposure Cause Serious Illnesses?

While some who are exposed to indoor mold develop allergies or asthma, mold spores may also lead to more serious illnesses. Still, the exact relationship between these conditions and mold exposure remains unclear. Infections Studies do show that increased time in moldy and damp areas can lead to a greater risk of respiratory infection, such…

3 Easy Ways to Organize Your Garage

The garage often becomes a neglected space full of extra items from the house and cluttered with toys and tools. Often parking in the garage takes a backseat to the excess and disorganization of the space. Whether you have a single, double or triple, take back your garage with a few easy tips. Store Together…

Home Inspection 101: How to Prepare Your Clients

Whether you are working with the seller or the buyer or both, home inspection day can be a bit stressful. Here are some tips you can pass on to prepare your clients for the process. How Long Will It Take? The duration of a home inspection depends on the size of the home and its…

5 Plants for Backyard Privacy

While some people love to have a backyard that is as open to the neighbors as possible, others like to live a more discreet existence. If you are one of these people, you may be frustrated to find that a fence just isn’t as attractive or environmentally friendly as you would like. You will be…

How to Fix a Shower’s Low Water Pressure

If you’re stuck with low water pressure, you’re probably dealing with a scale accumulation. Odds are a water pressure issue with the showerhead isn’t a major plumbing issue. If the fix doesn’t work, then you want to get it checked, but until then, try these steps. Turn off the water Unscrew the showerhead Remove the…

The Best Way to Paint a Door

Repainting old doors can bring new life to your home. It’s a relatively easy and inexpensive home improvement project that can make a big difference to the aesthetic value of your house. Painting a door while it’s still on the hinges, however, can be difficult and messy. The best way to paint a door is…