Toilet Flush Problems – Easy DIY Fix
Toilet parts need maintenance. Toilets that have lost their "power" flush may have a flapper valve leak. Do it yourself toilet repair can be simple.
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Hip, Ridge and Soffit Ventilation
Ridge vents and soffit vents are a necessity to keep roof rot problems out of new homes. Houses release moisture into attics. Ridge attic vents remove wet air quickly.
Adding Glass to a Front Door
Entry doors can be beautified with the addition of glass. Front entry doors can retain their insulating quality if you install stained glass additions on top of the insulated glass. Removal of the raised wood panels should be done carefully. You don't want to cut into the flat surface areas of the door.
A Dandy Bookshelf in 2 Hours
Wood bookshelves? No problem. Create a simple four foot high by four foot wide solid wood bookshelf.
Skylight Repair
Skylights need proper installation to keep them from leaking. Instead of replacement skylights, try skylight repair and rebuild the flashings!
Positive Drainage Keeps a House Dry
To eliminate standing water problems around your house your foundation must be waterproof. Foundation drainage codes require a natural slope away from the house for water flow. Drain pipes, downspouts or a sump pump also can all pipe water away from the house.
Maximize Small Home Office Space
Converting a small room into an office isn't difficult. Home office design will help you maximize the space. Start in the corner and work out.
Leaking Shower Pan – Membrane Failure
A shower leak to the floor below may be due to a damaged shower pan liner, or shower pan membrane. Here's how to check for a leaking shower pan.
Door and Window Trim Installation Tricks
Door trim and window trim installation is not as easy as they show on t.v. Use correct tools, practice trimming out closet interiors, and above all learn patience.
Mold
Mold has been around for thousands of years and will be here long after we are gone. Black mold and other mold types currently plague many households due to a combination of factors. Mold prevention is not difficult, and if your house is in need of mold removal, you or your builder is/was asleep at the wheel.