Friday, 30 December 2016

Maintenance Tips for Home Repair and Roof Repair

There are various home repair challenges that home owners face ranging from faulty kitchen appliances to leaking pipes. Home and roof repairs improve safety and functionality.

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Maintenance Tips for Home Repair and Roof Repair

There are various home repair challenges that home owners face ranging from faulty kitchen appliances to leaking pipes. Home and roof repairs improve safety and functionality. In order for you to be able to maintain your home and keep it in the best possible condition, there a few steps worth considering. Safety Safety is a major consideration whenever you want to deal with any home repairs. This is why it is important for everyone to read and understand the warnings and instructions provided in manuals, on tools and labels. Prioritizing safety at all times is a key step towards carrying out home repair effectively. Some of the aspects of safety include working in a well lit area to help you avoid any hidden dangers or risky situations. You will not be able to handle any job repair efficiently if you cannot see what you are doing. Proper Tools Among the essential tools that you need for home repair are those that will facilitate a safe working environment. Safety products include ...

from 411HomeRepair.com http://www.411homerepair.com/diy/appliance-repair/9934-Maintenance-Tips-for-Home-Repair-and-Roof-Repair.html

Thursday, 29 December 2016

5 Great Decoration Ideas for a Home Party

Home parties aren’t just times to hang out with your friends and family. Well, sure that’s part of the reason you might have parties at your house.

from 411HomeRepair.com http://www.411homerepair.com/diy/interior-design-decor/9932-5-Great-Decoration-Ideas-for-a-Home-Party.html

10 Problems Landlords Face Due to Bad Tenants

Sometimes things don’t always go to plan. If you’re a landlord you know exactly what I’m talking about. Even before your potential tenants move into your home you clearly laid out rules...

from 411HomeRepair.com http://www.411homerepair.com/diy/real-estate-finance/9933-10-Problems-Landlords-Face-Due-to-Bad-Tenants.html

7 Home Improvement Projects That Improve Privacy

If you’re building or renovating a home, there are a lot of things to consider. You’ve probably spent countless hours choosing materials, color schemes, flooring, landscaping and a number of other design elements.

from 411HomeRepair.com http://www.411homerepair.com/diy/safety-security/9931-7-Home-Improvement-Projects-That-Improve-Privacy.html

Tuesday, 27 December 2016

“Talk to Today’s Homeowner” Launching on Facebook Live - Today's Homeowner

"Talk to Today's Homeowner" Launching on Facebook Live
Join us for our brand new “Talk to Today’s Homeowner” segments – LIVE on Facebook each Friday in January at noon CST.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/talk-to-todays-homeowner-launching-on-facebook-live/

Preparing Your Standby Generator for Severe Weather - Today's Homeowner

Generac standby generator in yard next to house.
Be prepared for severe weather by ensuring your portable or standby generator is ready to go.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/preparing-your-standby-generator-severe-weather/

Pressure Washing Vinyl Siding and Concrete Walkways - Today's Homeowner

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Chelsea Lipford Wolf and homeowner Allison Kelley use a Generac pressure washer to clean the Kelleys' home and sidewalks.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/pressure-washing-vinyl-siding-and-concrete-walkways/

Friday, 23 December 2016

Using Fast-Setting Concrete for Curbing - Today's Homeowner

Paver walkways and patios are popular DIY projects. Use fast-setting concrete for edging to contain the pavers along the perimeter.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/using-fast-setting-concrete-for-curbing/

Tips for Making Concrete Countertops - Today's Homeowner

Follow these tips for a successful concrete countertop project.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/tips-for-making-concrete-countertops/

Porcelain Ceramic Tile Is Back in Style

Ultra-thin, large-format porcelain tiles are a new tile type in the industry, and this “thin Porcelain Tile”, as professionals in the industry named it, has been rising in popularity throughout the year. These types of tiles have distinctive mechanical properties and a unique format, and are useful in a variety of situations. What Is Thin Porcelain Tile? Like traditional tiles, thin porcelain tiles come in a variety of styles and colors. They are durable, hygienic, and easy to maintain. However, they are much thinner than traditional tiles, ranging from thicknesses of about 2.5 mm for walls to about 6 mm thick for floors. Just as durable as its thicker counterparts, thin porcelain tile’s narrow profile creates a lightweight and flexible surfacing solution for floors, walls, and countertops. It’s actually one of the most versatile surfacing products on the market, offering a range of advantages, including the ability to install over existing floor and wall tiles ...

from 411HomeRepair.com http://www.411homerepair.com/diy/floors-tile-hardwood/9929-Porcelain-Ceramic-Tile-Is-Back-in-Style.html

Thursday, 22 December 2016

The Best Ways to Store Your Christmas Decorations

Christmas comes and goes in the blink of an eye. After spending hours meticulously decorating the tree and your home with beautiful ornaments, baubles and tinsel, you soon have to undo all of that good work and put it away ready for next year. The one concern is how do you store them all without them getting damaged?

Ornament Boxes

Baubles are delicate things of beauty, so you need to make sure none get damaged in transit from the tree to the loft or garage. One of the best types of storage boxes are these ones with dividers, giving each individual bauble or ornament a home that prevents them from moving around.

Store your baubles here and you’ll be able to use them year after year, safe in the knowledge they won’t get broken!

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Christmas Light Storage Reel

Tangled Christmas lights is always a nightmare and probably the one thing that takes at least an hour longer to sort than it should. Every year you convince yourself you won’t make the same mistake again of bundling them into a box, but you do.

This clever reel ensures your Christmas lights don’t get tangled, nor do they get broken! You could probably use an old garden hose reel if you don’t want to purchase a specific lights one.

Christmas light reel

 

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Wreath Storage

If you’ve got an artificial wreath that looks stunning on your front door every year, it’s easy to ensure it stays looking fresh and fancy. These wreath storage bags protect it from the dust and dirt that may be floating around your loft or garage.

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Christmas Tree Bags

As you’ve probably found, once you’ve got your artificial tree out of the box, it doesn’t fit back in there very well and over the years the box will deteriorate. Well, fear not, there are storage bags made specifically for artificial trees!

Large enough for most trees, these bags make storing and moving your Christmas tree a lot easier.

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Plastic Storage Boxes

If you’ve still got a lot of decorations without a home, go to your local hardware shop and buy a storage box big enough to store them. By buying a plastic storage box, you can stack more boxes on it, knowing the content inside won’t get squashed and broken.

Storage boxes

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If you’ve got any DIY storage ideas, we’d love to hear them! You can either comment below or comment on Facebook or Twitter.

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Wednesday, 21 December 2016

Glidden Diamond Paint - Today's Homeowner

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High-quality paint usually comes with a high price tag. Glidden's Diamond Paint offers exceptional washability, durability and affordability.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/glidden-diamond-paint/

Tip for Cleaning Pet Hair Off Upholstered Furniture - Today's Homeowner

Joe Truini with dog
Use disposable rubber gloves to wipe pet fur off upholstered furniture.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/tip-for-cleaning-pet-hair-off-upholstered-furniture/

Tuesday, 20 December 2016

3 Reasons Regular HVAC Cleaning is Important



from 411HomeRepair.com http://www.411homerepair.com/diy/hvac-air-conditioning/9930-3-Reasons-Regular-HVAC-Cleaning-is-Important.html

Home Improvement for the Holidays - Today's Homeowner

Home Improvement for the Holidays
We help the Lemieux family decorate with some unique projects, including holiday display shelves and DIY topiary trees, while offering a few handy tips for decorating and storage.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/home-improvement-for-the-holidays/

Monday, 19 December 2016

How to Revitalize Hardwood Floor - Today's Homeowner

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Most pre-finished wood floors are sealed with polyurethane, and the polymers in the revitalizer will fill in the small scratches and cover the floor with a thin protective coating. Here's how to apply the revitalizer.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/how-to-revitalize-hardwood-floor/

Friday, 16 December 2016

DIY Holiday Topiaries - Today's Homeowner

DIY Holiday Topiaries
To make your own holiday topiary, you'll need a tomato cage, a pot, some garland, lights and decorations.


from Danny Lipford - Home Improvement - DIY - Videos https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/diy-holiday-topiaries/