How to Prep and Stain Your Wood Deck

A wood deck is a valuable asset to any home, but to keep it looking great you have to know how to prep and stain exterior surfaces. Take a few minutes each year to check it out and make sure your deck is in good condition. Every few years, prep and stain your wood deck to keep it looking great for years to come.

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Fixing DIY Disasters

Addition Opening Done Wrong

Header and lintel wrong and not code

As homeowners deal with economic pressure, many are trying to save money by doing jobs around the house themselves. Often, they end up with disastrous (and more expensive) results such as this tale of a of a guy doing a simple toilet repair.

A recent Angie’s List

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Practical Remodeling For Today’s Housing Market

In general, you won’t recoup as much of a project’s cost at resale as you might have several years ago, according to estimates from Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report, which weighs the costs of various improvements against their resale value. And while labor costs might be more negotiable in today’s market, materials aren’t getting any cheaper,

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5 Remodeling Projects with the Highest ROI

Summertime is the busy season for home improvement

While American consumers remain in bargain shopping moods, indications are that 2011 will offer opportunity for the remodeling industry.

A 2010 nationwide Angie’s List poll showed most members are planning home improvements. On average, those plans call for projects that will cost nearly 5 percent of

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Home Remodeling Best Bang For Buck

Given the vast improvements in materials, you can replace your inefficient 10-15-year-old products with highly efficient ones for a decent return when you sell. In addition, the improvements help you save on heating and cooling bills. Replacing leaky windows with highly efficient newer ones is a good example.

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