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The days are getting warmer, and summer will be here before you know it. If you’ve decided that your deck needs to be stained or sealed, then it’s important to take the time now to do it right so you can enjoy the beautiful, worry free new finish on your deck. With all of the activity your deck will see this summer, you will want to make sure that it is properly protected from the foot traffic, barbecues and exposure to the elements ahead. Below we have included some tips to ensure that you will be able to stain your...

Spring is the perfect time to tackle outdoor and indoor projects around your home. As the weather warms up, it's a great opportunity to spruce up your lawn, garden, and home, and get them ready for the summer months. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the best lawn and home projects that homeowners can complete in the spring. Lawn Care Spring is the ideal time to get your lawn in shape after the winter months. Here are a few tasks to consider: Aerate your lawn: This involves perforating the soil with small holes to allow...

A leaking roof can be a very stressful situation for any homeowner, no matter what the size, extent, or location of the leak. Knowing how to react to a roof leak, however, including what steps to take to repair the damage, can help you correct the problem and be confident in the strength and durability of your home’s roof. Noticing Roof Leaks Roof leaks might be noticed in several ways. While in extreme cases, actual dripping water could be seen from visible holes, cracks, or breaches in the roof or ceiling, other, more subtle indications can point to smaller roof...

If you’d like to spruce up your kitchen or bathroom with a shiny new sink and faucet, you’ll be happy to know it’s a job that can be handled by those with just a little DIY experience. Depending on the scope of the overall job, this is usually a weekender project -often finished in just a couple hours. First let’s talk about the types of sinks you’ll most likely encounter. Many sinks take up the entire surface of the cabinet, while others are recessed into the countertop material. Many bathroom sinks are part of the entire vanity top and require...

Whether you own your home or rent, chances are you will eventually spend a little time with the paintbrush and roller. One of the first things you need to do before painting is make a decision: what kind of finish do I want? First off, exactly what is a finish? In terms of paint, finish refers to the sheen, or the way that the paint reflects light. Basically, how shiny it is. How and where you use the different types of finishes is dependent on the location and condition of the surface you wish to cover. For example, flat finishes...