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Lead Paint

What Does Lead Paint Look Like?

Lead paint exposure can pose major health risks, especially for children and pregnant women. While banned for residential use in 1978, lead-based paint still lurks in millions of older homes. Cracking, chipping, or peeling lead…

Duane AtkinsonFebruary 19, 2024

Plumbing

Is My Kitchen Sink Connected To My Bathroom Sewage Pipe?

Ever found yourself pondering whether the kitchen sink, where you rinse fresh vegetables, is connected by a secret underground matrix with the bathroom sewage pipe? It's a plumbing puzzle many homeowners are curious about. Indeed,…

Duane AtkinsonJanuary 10, 2024

Home Maintenance

What Is A Kick Plate?

Protecting your home and enhancing its durability is an ongoing task for any homeowner. One simple, effective way to do this is by installing a kick plate on your doors. It safeguards your doors from…

Duane AtkinsonJanuary 4, 2024

Flooring

How To Remove Floor Glue

Navigating home maintenance can often feel like an endless journey, especially when it comes to updating or changing your flooring. One of the most daunting tasks? Needing to remove the stubborn floor glue left behind.…

Duane AtkinsonDecember 29, 2023

Stucco

How to Drill into Stucco

Are you looking to mount a new light fixture, hang decorative art, or install some outdoor security cameras on your stucco exterior? If so, you've likely realized that stucco isn't as straightforward to drill into…

Duane AtkinsonDecember 21, 2023

Mold

How Long Does Black Mold Take To Grow?

When it comes to owning a home, the last thing you want to see is mold. There are a variety of molds that can appear in areas of high humidity, and certain types of mold…

Duane AtkinsonDecember 7, 2023

Depends on the size, watts, and volts as to how many amps are used.

Electrical

How Many Amps Does A Microwave Use?

Microwaves have become an essential appliance in most modern kitchens. They provide convenience and speed in heating up food, making them a popular choice among homeowners. However, have you ever wondered how many amps does…

Duane AtkinsonSeptember 6, 2023

Double doors on a house that might need replacing.

Home Maintenance

How to Measure a Door

Replacing a door in your home can be an exciting project that freshens up the appearance and functionality of your space. However, before you rush into purchasing a new door, it's essential to know how…

Duane AtkinsonAugust 17, 2023

Steam cleaning your carpets can help get them smelling great again.

Home Maintenance

How To Remove Odor From Carpet

Deciding which type of flooring to use in your home is a big decision. There are so many choices to go with. Homeowners should take the time to factor in foot traffic, kids, pets, and…

Duane AtkinsonJuly 13, 2023

Electrical

How To Install An Outdoor Light Fixture On Stone?

When it comes to the exterior of your home, you will want to be sure it stays up-to-date. To maintain your home's curb appeal, you will want to keep your landscaping looking sharp and your…

Duane AtkinsonJanuary 9, 2023

Realtor

What Does Lead Paint Look Like?

Is My Kitchen Sink Connected To My Bathroom Sewage Pipe?

What Is A Kick Plate?

How To Remove Floor Glue

How to Drill into Stucco

How Long Does Black Mold Take To Grow?

How Many Amps Does A Microwave Use?

How to Measure a Door

How To Remove Odor From Carpet

How To Install An Outdoor Light Fixture On Stone?

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