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How To Use Postcrete [And How Much You Need]

August 3, 2022 by David

If you’re anything like me, you’re a homeowner who has embraced DIY projects that you used to hire professionals for. Easy-to-use products like Postcrete support this new culture that embraces the use of tools and techniques that can easily be … Read More

Categories Guides, DIY, Garden or Yard, Outdoor, Rooms
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Can You Use Regular Bricks for Fires, Forgers, and Burners?

July 30, 2022 by David

Regular bricks are great for constructing strong and long-lasting buildings. But are they suitable for use in fires, forgers, and burners, considering that they are frequently exposed to high heat? You can use regular bricks to build the exterior of … Read More

Categories Guides, Kitchen, Outdoor, Rooms
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Can You Run a Washing Machine Drain Outside? Is It Legal?

July 28, 2022 by David

Washing machines are one of the most convenient appliances in the home, saving time and energy by doing the nitty-gritty work of cleaning clothes. However, they consume loads of water, resulting in a build-up of wastewater that needs to be … Read More

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Why Does My House Smell Like Car Exhaust? Possible Causes

July 22, 2022 by David

Sometimes, you may encounter unexpected odors such as exhaust fumes in your house. Compared to common household odors such as fumes from undisposed garbage, exhaust fumes are dangerous, pose more risks, and thus require immediate intervention. So, why does your … Read More

Categories Guides, Cleaning, DIY, Garage, Outdoor, Rooms
man insulating between floors

Which Walls Do Builders Insulate? Exterior, Interior, and More

July 21, 2022 by David

If you’re building a new home or just interested in the construction process, you may be wondering about the process and how everything works, especially insulation. There are different places you can have insulation in a house, like the interior … Read More

Categories Rooms, Garage, Outdoor
woman is sneezing because of weed-like smell in her house

Top Causes of a Weed-Like Smell in the House

June 5, 2022 by David

A clean, fresh-smelling house is what we all want to come home to at the end of a long day. But what if the first thing you smell as you step into your home is the piney, slightly skunky smell … Read More

Categories Guides, Bathroom, Bedroom, Cleaning, DIY, Garden or Yard, Kitchen, Outdoor, Rooms
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Can You Paint in the Sun? Will It Dry or Cure Faster?

June 5, 2022 by David

Weather plays a big part in the success of any painting project. You already know it’s never a good idea to paint in the rain, but what about the sun? You cannot paint in the sun due to the UV … Read More

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two brown bed bugs that look like sesame seeds

What Kind of Bugs Look Like Sesame Seeds? Identification Help

April 11, 2022 by Bethany

Have you recently encountered small bugs in or around your home, or maybe your workplace? While many kinds of bugs are harmless, others are destructive or even dangerous pests, so it’s important to know what you’re looking at. Some kinds … Read More

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melting ice in the driveway

Can You Use Water Softener Salt To Melt Ice?

April 10, 2022 by Bethany

With the onset of winter, ice melt is a much-needed essential in most homes. There are various types of ice melt available in the market, most of which are salt-based.  Water softener salts are primarily sodium chloride, which is essentially … Read More

Categories Guides, Cleaning, Driveway, Garden or Yard, Outdoor
black ants on the floor at home

Can Bleach Kill or Repel Ants, Including Fire Ants?

April 10, 2022 by Bethany

Ant infestations can come suddenly and seemingly out of nowhere. You might have heard that bleach can kill ants, but does it also repel them?  Bleach can kill ants (including fire and carpenter ants) because it’s toxic to them. Spraying … Read More

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