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How to Paint Metal Chains

If you’re planning to paint a metal chain, you have to take into account two important factors. First, the metal surfaces are nonporous, the paint will not adhere to them until they have been treated with a type specific primer abrasive. Furthermore, due to the interlocking chains, the surface paint is under constant pressure because […]

How to Use Plumber’s Putty in Drains

http://www.ehowenespanol.com/masilla-plomero-drenajes-del-bano-como_154893/ How to use plumber’s putty in bathroom drains   Plumber’s putty is moldable and is used to seal the joints of pipes to prevent water leaks. Bathroom and kitchen sink drains are commonly sealed with plumber’s putty. When used properly, plumber’s putty provides an airtight seal that will remain leak-free for many years. Plumber’s […]

5 Golden Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Your home is the place where you feel safe, however, we often overlook an important security element: air quality. Contaminated air in the house affects your mood and even your health. And in our hyper-insulated houses that bad air cannot escape. The question therefore arises: how do you improve the air quality at home? A […]

Preventing Plumbing Issues in Your Home

Damage to personal property as a result of a plumbing-related incident can be covered by your homeowners or renters insurance, but the repair cost of the pipeline that caused the damage is very likely not covered by the insurance. Proper maintenance of drains and other plumbing features can help prevent plumbing problems in the home. […]

Five Ways to Improve Air Quality in Your Home

Go natural for household products Conventional cleaning products are filled with toxic ingredients and endocrine disruptors. While we think they’ve done well by polishing every corner of the house, they leave harmful particles in the air that can harm our health. To avoid this, choose home-made or products with a minimal number of ingredients: baking […]

Actions to Take For Water Damage in a Mobile Home

Water damage in a mobile home is an horrible experience financially and personally try to deal with. Along with personal items and collectibles that may have been lost, structural repairs caused by water damage can be costly and time consuming to fix. While prevention is always the best action to take, not all cases are […]

How to Create a Woodgrain Finish on White Paint

Projects creating faux finishes are usually fun, but sometimes can become a challenge. The key to achieving quality work is to be bold enough to try to create it yourself. When it comes to reproducing the grain of wood, it is best to apply all the colors in a single layer. In this way, the […]

Replacing Rain Gutters

Over time, rain gutters in your home may have to be replaced due to damage caused by termites, extreme weather conditions or even a fallen tree branch. Making do-it-yourself gutters is a relatively easy project because rain gutters can be replaced in parts. It is only necessary to repair the part that has been damaged. […]

How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost?

Clay bricks or cobblestones are still one of the most durable types of outdoor accessories for your home. When properly installed, a paver patio will last a lifetime, which guarantees the value of your home, as well as your enjoyment in the years to come. A number of factors that can influence the price of […]

Install Gutters with Nails or Screws?

Gutter to nail Dean Johnson of Time Home suggests that gutters be driven “in the rafters and under the tiles so that the nail head is not exposed.” It also suggests that roofing cement be applied around the head of the nail to prevent leaks and for cement around the raised tiles to prevent it […]