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Do you know that having pets in the house will greatly reduce the longevity of your furnace filters? Pet hair and dander can "fill up" your filter much quicker than many realize. Pets can reduce the …
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When you pipes have frozen during the winter, it can be difficult to thaw them. Here are some tricks to try and thaw them, and what you shouldn't do. If you have a heating pad or electric …
If you're like most people, your utility sink has probably taken a beating over the years. One of the biggest culprits is paint splatter being left on the sink from cleaning paintbrushes. Fortunately …
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Need to tackle a painting job only to discover your paint brushes have dried stiff? It is most often caused by a slight amount of leftover paint or paint cleaner that was left on the brush when you …
If you are having problems with mice in your house, once you have gotten them out of your house, you want your house to be less inviting. Make sure you board up and plug any possible entrances that …
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If you have mice in your house, you don't need to have an exterminator deal with the problem if you can't afford it or you don't want chemicals in the house. Here is what you need to do to get rid of …
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When a light bulb is broken, such as when a lamp gets dropped or a stray ball hits the lightbulb, it can be a pain to remove it. In fact, many people don't know how to remove it so they leave it. …
If pipes go through unheated areas of your house and you need to leave a tap running so they don't freeze, you should invest in some insulation for those pipes, as the cost of the insulation is …
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Do you have a clogged drain but you don't want to use a harsh chemical like Drano (or you can't afford it?). Here is how to make your own Drana type drain unclogger. You need: 1/2 cup baking soda 1 …
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If you have a small hole in your window screen or your screen door, it can seem like overkill to replace the entire screen. But patching it with mesh can make it look much trashier than you would …
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Because vinyl and linoleum flooring is so soft, if someone wears stilettos on it, it can dent the surface, particularly when the room is heated. And because the ringed dents are usually ringed with …
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Dehumidifiers just aren't for the comfort of those living in a house in a humid climate. But if you live in a hot and humid climate, a dehumidifier can also help keep mold from growing in corners …
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