Storm windows offer protection against bad weather and provide your home with an extra layer of insulation. If you live in Southern states, it’s best to keep storm windows on through hurricane season, but it’s not uncommon for people to …
How To Make a Storm Door Open Wider
During the summer, all you want to do is open your entryway to let in extra light and probably watch your kids play outside while preventing any bugs from entering your home. And during bitter winter weather, it’s crucial to …
Walls Sweating After Painting: 5 Causes and Fixes
When you paint your walls, you want them to look and remain perfect for a long time afterward. So, when those same walls begin ‘sweating’ water, it can be very frustrating. But, what are some reasons that walls sweat after …
How To Remove Wallpaper From Unprimed Drywall (9 Steps)
Drywall has an outer paper layer that sticks tightly to the wallpaper on top of it if it’s not primed. So removing wallpaper from unprimed drywall can cause a lot of damage and leave a lot of sticky residues if …
How To Make a Kitchen Extractor Fan Quieter
Kitchen exhaust fans are excellent for keeping the air around your cooktop clean and fresh, but they can also be very loud. If your kitchen extractor fan is so loud that it drowns out your conversation, you may need to …
Why Is Your Carpet Crunchy? 5 Causes and Fixes
Replacing your carpet can be expensive, so if you notice it becoming crunchy, you should act quickly. Treating your carpet right can preserve it and extend its life. If your carpet is crunchy, it may be leftover cleaning residue, foot …
How Many Times Can You Sand Hardwood Floors?
No matter how resistant they are and how carefully you take care of them, hardwood floors can get scratches and dents through constant wear and tear. The good news is, you can restore their sleek look by sanding them. But …
Ceiling Fan Rocking Back and Forth? Here’s What To Do
You’ve just settled down with a nice book on a hot summer’s day, a cold glass of lemonade, and a cool breeze wafting through the room from your trusty ceiling fan…but wait. Is it supposed to be rocking back and …