But if you’re looking to make your stairs FUN for the kids (or kids at heart) —here’s how to add a slide to your stairs! Erin shared this DIY stair slide tutorial with us back in 2016 – long before the quarantine of 2020 created a rush of parents needing to find ways to keep...
Your attic can be a convenient place to store things you won't be needing for a while, but you need attic stairs to access this space. If you don't have space to build a full staircase, purchase a kit of pre-built, pull-down stairs and then follow these steps. You will need the...
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The attic access door is, typically, one of the largest sources of air leakage in your house. The US Department of Energy states, on its website, that a gap as small as 1/4 inch around your pull-down attic stairs can leak as much air as is supplied by a regular bedroom air duct....
Every motion sensor in your home is like an extra set of eyes watching the places you can’t see, so it’s important to make sure each sensor has a clear line of sight. We’ll give you a brief overview of how motion detectors work and a few tips on where to position motion ...
Once you’ve completed step one, it’s time to make sure that your plumbing is in working order. Go through each of the rooms in your home and turn on both faucets and run them for a few seconds each. Check for water pressure, discoloration, and odor. Flush all the toilets to make...
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I have determined that my attic is under-insulated. Our town allows for a a free energy inspection of your home, they pay the inspector, to give advice as to how to make your home more efficient. The inspector told me I need more insulation in my attic. Not surprised, this house has...
This is especially true if the boxes are down a flight of stairs (in a dark basement is common), you have an anxious cat, there are other pets in the home that make the cat nervous, or your cat has mobility issues. They won’t venture into the dark if it doesn’t feel safe. ...
Runways –Rodents tend to travel the same paths over and over. Oils from their fur can leave greasy marks on walls, near stairs, or around burrows. Footprints –Tiny paw prints or drag lines from a tail on dusty surfaces are another visible sign of mouse or rat activity. Sighting –You...