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What Do I Need to Know About My Home?
Knowing where the utility shut-off valves are is a good start.
Sep 20, 2024
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Tim Carter
Ask the Builder: Building With Wood? Here’s How to Prevent Rot
Tar paper is effective at preventing wood from rotting but there are a lot of new alternatives.
Jun 14, 2024
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Ask Angi: Do I Need a Roof Inspection?
Regular roofing inspections can catch small problems or damage before they evolve into very big, very expensive ones.
Apr 13, 2024
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Tim Carter
Ask the Builder: Deck Sealer Dilemma
The sun’s UV rays easily break through the thin deck sealer films that sit up on top of the wood.
Apr 12, 2024
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Ask Angi: How Should I Upgrade My Electrical Panel?
After enough decades have passed, any electrical system needs to be upgraded or replaced.
Apr 07, 2024
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James Dulley
Should You Replace the Roof?
You should check your roof twice a year: fall and spring. If extensive work is necessary, the summer months will provide warm, dry weather for the repairs.
Apr 05, 2024
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Ask Angi: What Should a New Homeowner Do?
Take time to familiarize yourself with your new home before making any changes.
Mar 15, 2024
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James Dulley
Seal Bricks for a Longer Life
Sealing your brick walls will also protect the rest of your home.
Dec 07, 2023
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Dec 07
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Tim Carter
Ask the Builder: Why Homes Get Flooded, and How to Prevent It
Water is your friend but keep it away from the foundation of your home.
Nov 24, 2023
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Sandy Lindsey
Running Smoothly: Your Fall Mechanical Prep Checklist
The days are getting shorter and the squirrels have stockpiled acorns, so it’s time to get the house ready for winter weather.
Sep 28, 2023
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Tip-Top Shape: Your Fall Home Exterior Maintenance Checklist
It’s time to brace the home for cold weather, winter storms, and more.
Sep 28, 2023
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James Dulley
How to Strip Old House Paint the Easy Way
Getting rid of the paint is only a small part of the job.
Sep 28, 2023
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Tim Carter
How to Minimize Maintenance on Your Exterior Wood
Sep 08, 2023
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Mary Hunt
How to Fix Scratches on Glass
Aug 10, 2023
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Aug 10
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Gene and Katie Hamilton
Replace a Door Threshold
Aug 07, 2023
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Keep Your Septic System Working Well
Aug 03, 2023
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Aug 03
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Lifestyle: When Not to Call a Pro: Easy DIY Fixes
Jul 21, 2023
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Jul 21
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8 Common Causes of Household Leaks (And How to Prevent Them)
Jul 19, 2023
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Jul 19
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Gene and Katie Hamilton
Pressure Wash a Deck
Jul 17, 2023
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James Dulley
How to Repair Plaster Wall Cracks
Jul 06, 2023
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