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  • Make Your “Full House” Energy Efficient this Winter

    Warmed air leaking out around poorly sealed window frames, power sockets, recessed light fittings, and

  • 4 Steps to Build a Solid, Squeak-free Subfloor

    unpleasant discovery that the subflooring below has rotted or been damaged by common issues such as water leaks

  • Holiday Gift Guide 2024

    It’s lab-tested to hold 350 lbs. for an hour without leaking, and it’s gentle on surfaces, reducing the

  • New Products for Home Improvement 5/16/22

    The M18 Orbital ¼" Sheet Sander is built for professional carpenters needing to leave the best finish faucets with Diamond Seal Technology perform like new for life with a patented design which reduces leak

  • Buying a Home in 2020? Watch Out for these Problem Areas after Lockdown

    Start with some of the basics by looking at refrigerators, ovens, leaking pipes and faucets, and HVAC In some cases, it may even lead to discounts on other expenses like homeowners’ insurance.

  • News from the HIR Mailbox 3/31/20

    This incredibly strong adhesive will stop leaks instantly and sticks to almost everything.

  • Mow Your Lawn Less During the Summer

    This only works if you mow weekly, as leaving un-bagged clippings can create an unsightly appearance downside is that if you miss a mowing due to rain or vacation, you’ll need to remove almost twice as much leaf This can be problematic, as removing more than a third of the total leaf blade at once is not advisable further reduce mowing, consider a lawn fertility program that promotes greenness without excessive leaf

  • Fall Lawn Prep Steps for a Successful Spring

    Mulch Leaves While fallen leaves may look nice, they won’t do your grass any favors. To avoid damage to your lawn, rake up the leaves often. than whole leaves. There are other ways to mulch leaves too, such as renting a leaf blower or leaf vacuum. Leaf blowers and vacuums work by sucking up the leaves and mulching them into smaller pieces, which

  • Tape Like a Pro: The Idaho Painter Shares His Playbook

    New construction painters with tighter margins especially lean on production tapes like this. We never leave tape on overnight, no matter what the release rating says. That said, we never leave tape on overnight, no matter what the release rating says. Q: Why don’t you leave tape on overnight, even though some tapes are rated for 21 or 28 days? Beginners often make short runs of tape, which leads to wavy lines.

  • DIY Drywall Repair Tips for Matching Texture

    here are some tips to help guide you through the process, along with reasons why you might want to leave You start by spraying on the mud, then lightly flattening it with a wide knife to “knock down” the peaks Knockdown texture (right) is achieved by knocking down the peaks of a sprayed finish to achieve a more Knockdown finish is achieved by "knocking down" the highest peaks of a sprayed finish with the flexible He has more than 20 years of experience leading innovative and profit-oriented businesses.

  • Fire-resistant Home Construction

    Reis, a structural engineer with more than 30 years of experience, leads the U.S. The wildfire crisis has prompted engineers and builders to reconsider wood-framed home designs, leading In fact, in the months leading up to the historic blaze, many insurers began canceling policies across the state, leaving homeowners with few to no options. 

  • Carpet Cleaning Guide

    When sprayed in the air, these products will fall to the floor and may leave behind a sticky residue. Professional cleanings help improve indoor air quality by removing non-living allergens from carpet fibers, leaving Editor's Note: Ed Quinlan is the president of Chem-Dry, the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning

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