Table of Contents Beware of Strong Winter Storms Beware of Ice Dams During Winter Months The Cold and Harsh Season is Costly Roof Maintenance to Remove Excess Snow and Other Debris 5 Roofing Tips for Winter 1. Trim Your Tree Branches 2. Clean Your Gutters 3. Insulate Your Attic 4. Remove Snow A.S.A.P. 5. Hire […]
Table of Contents Why Should You Replace Old Roof Shingles? Watch the Health of Your Entire Roof Cost of Shingle Replacements Roof Repair Safety Tips Tools Needed for Roof Shingle Repair Methods for Replacing Roof Shingles 1. Safety Equipment 2. Safeguard Your Existing Shingles 3. Watch for Wood and Siding 4. Lift Damaged Roof Shingles […]
Table of Contents Why Should You Dispose of Concrete Safely? How Much Does it Cost to Dispose of Concrete? Ways to Safely Dispose of Concrete 1. Inert Dumpster for Concrete Waste 2. Take it to a Concrete Supplier 3. Take it to a Local Landfill or Transfer Station 4. Take it to a Construction and […]
Table of Contents Bricks Can be Resold or Recycled Depending on their Condition 1) Reusing Bricks in Features Other than Walls 2) Bricks in Good Condition Can be Resold 3) Damaged Bricks Can be Recycled Recycling a Gypsum Wallboard (Drywall) Only Untreated Scrap Wood Can be Recycled Most Scrap Metals Used in Home Improvement Projects […]
Table of Contents Why Do You Have Sagging Gutters? Maintaining Your Gutters Diagnosing the Problem Fixing Your Gutter System Tools Needed 1) Fixing Gutter Hangers 2) Replacing Gutter Spikes 3) Changing Brackets What If You Still Have Sagging Gutters? Your gutters are your first defense against water damage to your home's foundation. When they are […]
Table of Contents How Much Does it Cost to Install Gutters? How Do You Save Money on New Gutters? Remove Gutters Yourself Installing Gutters Yourself Tools Required Materials Needed How to Install Gutters Step 1: Measure First, then Set Layout Lines, then Install Downspouts Step 2: Cut Gutter Sections to Length Step 3: Connect Gutter […]
Table of Contents Measurements Based on Common Objects Measurements Based on a Dollar Bill and Coins Measurements Based on Your Body Hands Arms Feet Other Measuring Tips Without a Tape Measure Laser Measurement Device Use Strings Use Paper Final Thoughts The Trick is Getting the Most Accurate Measurements, But Don’t Expect Exact Dimensions There are […]
Table of Contents Dirt Disposal Considerations Determine Soil Type Calculate Amount of Soil for Disposal Where to Dispose Dirt Give to Construction Companies or a Landscaping Company Take Excess Soil to Recycling Center if it Accepts Dirt Hauling Considerations for Fill Dirt Roll Off Dumpsters Junk Removal Companies Other Options for Leftover Soil Removal What […]
Table of Contents Prevent Water Damage with Step Flashing How to Install Step Flashing Common Mistakes to Avoid When Installing Roof Flashing 1. Using Too Many Nails to Install Roof Flashing 2. Letting the Siding Touch the Roof Surface 3. Installing Flashing in One Continuous Piece 4. Reusing Old Flashing During Roof Replacement 5. Installing […]
Table of Contents Tools Needed Prepare Before You Remove Baseboards Cut Through Seam Start Loosening Along the Length of the Baseboards Pull Baseboards Away from the Wall Create a Gap with Pry Bar to Remove the Baseboards Take Out Nails to Remove Trim Break Through Glue Remove Any Nails or Finishing Nails Left in the […]
