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• Kitchen

  Vintage Kitchen Appliances: Stoves and Ovens

  Vintage-style cooking units look old but cook new.

  Mar 24, 2019
• Roofing & Gutters

  Roofing Tips: Drip Edges Are Essential

  Of the hundreds of shingle roofs put on each day, how many are put on with metal drip edges?

  Feb 10, 2019
• General Expertise

  Reasons To Hire A General Contractor

  It sounds so simple, doesn't it?

  Jan 20, 2019
• Basement

  Install Basement Flooring Over Concrete Surface

  Basement floors are notorious for becoming damp, and moisture will ruin a floor unless necessary precautions are taken.

  Nov 26, 2018
• Electrical & Lighting

  How Can I Stop My Fluorescent Lights From Buzzing?

  Fluorescent lights sometimes buzz, flicker or hum. This is not something that has to stay the same or be replaced with a whole new light or with a phone call to an electrician.

  Nov 12, 2018
• Siding & Exterior

  DIY Tips For How To Power Wash Siding

  It's not just the inside of a house that gets dirty. Exterior siding can accumulate a lot of dust and grime, even mildew.

  Oct 8, 2018
• Flooring & Tiles

  DIY Tips For How To Fix Squeaky Floors

  Hardwood floors are a wonderful option for a warm and inviting home, and there are few other flooring materials that can last as long or look as beautiful as hardwood.

  Sep 23, 2018
• Concrete, Brick, & Masonry

  DIY Tips For How To Find & Repair Chimney Leaks

  Chimney leaks are hard to pinpoint. They can come from nearly anywhere on a chimney. Click through to see four common sources of leaks:

  Sep 16, 2018
• Additions

  DIY Tips For How To Build A Sunroom

  Open porches are unquestionably a blessing, especially in warm weather. They provide some extra living space in the open air that just can't be duplicated by decks or patios.

  Aug 29, 2018
• Electrical & Lighting

  What Is A Switch Loop & How Does It Work?

  See how you use switch loops every day and how switch loop wiring works. Once you see how electrical switch wiring works, use ImproveNet to find electricians nearby.

  May 9, 2018
• Roofing & Gutters

  What You Need To Know About Texas Roofing Companies

  I can’t confirm that roofs are bigger in Texas, but due to a climate that can be rough on a house, the need for a high quality roof is certainly bigger in the Lonestar State.

  Mar 7, 2018
• Windows & Doors

  DIY Tips for How To Paint A Fiberglass Door

  Are you tired of the color of a door in your home but think you can't paint it because it's made out of fiberglass? Then you will be happy to know that fiberglass doors can be successfully painted.

  Apr 14, 2016