A whole-house surge protector prevents damage to the electrical wiring in a home as well as appliances, TVs, and other electronics caused by internal and external surges in electrical power. These surges may happen due to a lightning storm, electrical …
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Installing a wrought-iron fence can transform your property, offering both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits. Typically, homeowners can expect to spend between $1,420 and $17,000, with a national average of $3,360. Key factors influencing the cost include the fence’s length, …
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Few tools strike as much intimidation into the hearts of beginner and advanced woodworkers alike as the common lathe. However, this hesitation is mostly misplaced, as lathes are all bark and no bite. While it isn’t an easy skill to …
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Modern winter sowing, which uses repurposed milk jugs and other plastic containers, was popularized by Trudi Davidoff, who didn’t have the space for starting seedlings indoors during winter and early spring. To create space, she learned how to sow seeds …
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What do frozen pipes, skidding tires, and high heating bills have in common? They’re all winter-weather nuisances that can be avoided with adequate preparation. If you use these expert-backed strategies to winterize your home, garden, car, and personal care routine, …
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The sawhorse is one of the simplest and oldest tools carpenters, boatwrights, woodworkers, painters, and a host of other trades use to cut, stack, or prepare materials. Likewise, the humble work table is integral to almost anyone performing a repair …
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In nature, wood rot is a vital decomposition process, turning fallen logs into nutritious soil. But few things send homeowners into a panic as quickly as discovering it their homes, because wood rot can lead to a number of structural …
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Wood floors bring beauty and value to a home—as long as they are well-maintained. Natural wood is at constant risk of surface wear, water marks, and deeper damage. Prevention, of course, is key: Use area rugs and soft protective pads …
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First-time homeowners might be surprised at some of the things that they are responsible for maintaining, such as having to clear away snow from the sidewalk in front of their home or mowing the grass in the city’s easement near …
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Whether you’re replacing old windows or fitting them in a new build, choice of material is critical. The pros and cons of vinyl over fiberglass and aluminum have already been explored in other articles, so let’s now compare wood vs. …
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