The best way to test for air leaks in the home exterior is to perform ablower door test, which involves installing a temporary door with a fan built in to check for air leaks. Another way to find air leaks on a cold day is by placing your hand around windows, doors, vents, and fan...
If you're going away during a time of year when it snows, give a friend or neighbor you trust some money and ask them to clear your driveway if it snows while you're out of town. A snow-covered driveway is a great indicator to robbers that nobody is home. The Freezer Isn't the...
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and updating the kitchen can have an instant impact. The simplest way to update kitchen cabinets is by switching old hardware for new ones. You can change the color and size or switch from knobs to pulls. Hardware is like jewelry for cabinets, and ...
A professional house painter will be able to choose the right paint for each job, which can make or break the quality of the finished work. In addition, they will have experience handling different types of wall surfaces and can advise homeowners on the best way to maintain their paint job ...
How To Hide My Metal Bed Frame Legs? The most hassle-free way to cover your metal frame legs is by opting for bed boots. These are made from real wood, ranging from deep mahogany to rich cognac. With such a wide variety of colors, you can easily find what will suit your decor. ...
Brown recluse spiders (allegedly) hate the smell of citrus and cedarso you can put cedar shavings and/or citrus peels around the outside entry points of your home to convince them to stay away. Apply caulk to any cracks that a spider might crawl through. Brown recluse spiders in particular...
Weather-proofing:It doesn’t take much time or money to caulk cracks or install weather stripping. BONUS: If your spouse is really into the idea of weather-proofing, it’s the perfect way to convince himyou need to make new lined curtains! Ask me how I know. ...
Mark the new outside edges of both Hopper End Pieces ½ to 1 inch from the outside and mark straight lines down both sides of both Hopper End Pieces. Cut grooves on these marks about half way through (3/8 in for 3/4 inch board) - the grooves only need to be the thickness of ...
Caulk the RV window frame with RV sealant. Apply steady pressure to the caulking gun’s trigger as you slowly draw a constant bead of caulk around the window frame, filling up the seam. Gently remove any excess caulk with the razor blade. ...
We’reno strangers to installing shiplapsince we started this blog 6+ years ago, but it has been a hot minute since we tackled this project. And ever since our last one when our style was more rustic farmhouse inour previous house, shiplap has come a long way and is no longer just ...