8 Must-Have Plumbing Tools

February 15th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Plumbing tools are a godsend when a sink clogs or toilet overflows on weekends, holidays, or just before dinner guests arrive. For big problems, like a burst pipe, shut off your water (know where your shutoff valve is) and call a plumber. But you can fix everyday annoyances if you add these basic plumbing tools to your fix-it arsenal. Read the rest of this entry »

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8 Must-Have Electrical Tools

February 9th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

You don’t need a lot of experience or expensive electrical tools to test a receptacle, mend an extension cord, or rewire a flickering lamp–that’s basic stuff that $150 worth of electrical tools can fix. Here’s a list of electrical tools that every home owner should have in his or her toolbox. Read the rest of this entry »

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8 Must-Have Drywall Tools

February 7th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

The correct drywall tools will help you erase the cracks, dimples, and dents that happen when your house settles, nails pop, and kids bounce hard things off walls. Here are must-have drywall tools that will make your walls look like new. Read the rest of this entry »

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Replace, Repair Wood Trim To Spruce Up Rooms

January 25th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Add, replace, and repair wood trim to spruce up dull rooms and increase the value of your home. Repairs range from simple cleaning to paint touchups. Replacements remove trim that’s beyond repair. And additions–chair rails, crown molding, and base built-ups–turn ho-hum walls into eye-catchers. Best of all, wood trim is inexpensive, so your home improvement dollar goes a long way. Read the rest of this entry »

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What Not to Do as a New Homeowner

June 16th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

We know so well the thrill of owning your own house — but don’t let the excitement cause you to overlook the basics. We’ve gathered up a half dozen classic boo-boos new homeowners often commit — and give you some insight on why each is critically important to avoid. Read the rest of this entry »

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Pulls and Knobs Open the Door to a New Look

April 28th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

You can slam cabinet and bedroom doors only so many times before you have to repair and replace hardware that is loose, broken, or just plain old and tired. It doesn’t take a lot of time or money to tighten loose hardware, clean globs of paint off a hinge, or replacecabinet pulls to brighten any room in the house. Read the rest of this entry »

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