When Should You Repair or Replace Rotten Wood? If you have rotten wood on your porch, deck, siding, or in your home, it's important to know whether you should repair it or replace it. Not only is rotting wood an eyesore, but it can be a safety hazard and legal liability as well. The last thing you want is for your...
Have you ever wondered how much weight a ceiling fan can hold? Maybe you’re decorating your home and have questions about what you can potentially hang from your ceiling fan. Or perhaps you’re hanging a ceiling fan from an electrical box. It's important to make proper calculations before proceeding with ceiling fan installation. How Much Weight Can a Ceiling Fan Hold? So,...
What You Should Know About Squeaking Hardwood Floors If you've ever been in a house with hardwood floors, you probably noticed how the floor seems like it squeaks much more than a floor with carpeting or even tile or laminate. While hardwood floors can make your house look classy and kept, many people avoid hardwood flooring because of the amount of...
Water damage can be time-consuming to clean up and is destructive. It can cause the wood to become discolored, warped, and weakened and can be susceptible to rotting and mold growth. Waterproofing should be looked at as a proactive approach to protecting your investment–and your family–from leaks, damage, and harmful mold. How do you waterproof kitchen cabinets? If you’re waterproofing your...
Can you picture it? You’re moving your china cabinet, someone loses their grip and a huge scratch is made on the hardwood floor. Or, a big stain winds up on the carpet because you didn’t know something was leaking while you were moving boxes. What a disaster! Top selling realtors in Tulsa, OK gave us their top tips for protecting your...
Many people think that in order to safely hang a picture it’s got to be on a wall stud. The fact is, wall studs typically aren’t in a location where you need them to be. Hanging pictures is more common sense than anything else. Do I need to find a stud to hang a picture? No, lightweight items like picture frames,...
Tips On Killing Carpenter Ants Naturally Have you seen small piles of wood shavings around your home? If so, you may have a case of carpenter ants. Not to worry! In this article, we will help you understand where carpenter ants come from and how to get rid of them naturally. Homeowners have a couple of options when it comes to killing...
There is nothing worse than going to heat up your breakfast only to see a cockroach scurry across the kitchen cabinets. But where did it go after it disappeared? Did you really just see a cockroach go into the refrigerator? Unfortunately, your eyes are not deceiving you. Cockroaches are often found in kitchen and home appliances of all sizes, a...
What to Do If the Siding on Your House is Turning Green Is the siding on your house starting to turn green? This can ruin the aesthetic of your home and be a big eyesore to not only you but also your neighbors. While there are effective ways of removing the green stains, it's important to figure out exactly what is...
