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Turn off the main water line coming into the house to stop the leak from getting worse and weaking the floor above until you can get a plumber to fix the leak. A water leak isn't usually a big deal. Just need to make sure it is allowed to dry out completely before floors, walls, and ceilings...

There are two main financial components of home security: purchase price and ongoing monitoring. Additionally, you should also factor in the cost of tech support and repairs, if they’re not included in the cost of your system. The final consideration is not financial, but rather emotional well...

I have high-gloss laminate hardwood and they are so hard to keep clean. Many people in the hardware stores suggested using a steam mop. Is that safe to do overtime? The boxes say safe for laminate, but I’m worried about the heat lifting them with moisture.

The hydrogen peroxide and dish detergent solution worked wonderfully! It took some time and effort, but it was well worth it. I used it on a red wine stain that was dry but only a few hours old.

After the priming coat has dried the next step is to paint the door in one coat of undercoat. Make sure you use a good quality brush when painting your door. I recommend American brands such as Purdy or Wooster. The synthetic brushes also seem to hold more paint than traditional brushes, saving...

I have hated my bathroom for years; I found some cheap tiles (white) and bought a pack of expensive mosaic tiles. Once I put them together, the white tiles no longer looked cheap! I finally finished grouting it this morning and my friend came round and said it looks like it cost a fortune. What...

Before you begin your home improvement project, do some research to discover what supplies you will need to do it. Just painting a room is relatively simple, and you know you will only need enough paint, brushes, rollers, a ladder and a drop cloth. If your project is more involved, carefully...

I also used a product called Johnny Grip on my showers and I think it works on tile floors too.

After watching flooding we all have to struggled with what to do next. but your tips and suggestions help me very much. Thanks for the Help.

I prefer installing insulating screens on such molds which totally solves such problems. Moisture seeping inside the walls does not just give a stingy smell but also weakens the foundation. Thus, proper measures should be taken.

To keep your ceramic tiles looking their best, keep them dry. Standing water leads to fading and staining. Wipe up spills and splashes promptly.

Use a plastic pot scrubber to loosen and remove some of the dirt. This tool will not harm the surface of the tiles like most scrubbing techniques would.

Apply olive oil to the portion of the countertops affected by the paint. Rub in the olive oil with a dry rag, moving in a circular counterclockwise motion.

We are in the process of remodeling a bathroom. The skylight over the shower has been installed and I totally love it. It's 2'x 2'. We are putting an outdoor/wet rated light fixture on the wall. I am waiting for my second sky light that will go over the vanity. It is 30"x17". We got Velux...

Skirting board heaters are an ideal way to hide heating pipes. They have a tough, durable, mark resistant finish with a choice of skirting designs.

You don’t need a long window box to create a stunning display. A row of individual vases and pots can make a big style statement. Plant them with the same flowers in different colors and place them equidistant to each other to pull the look together. Try to stick to uneven numbers when...

Most garage door openers have a track which is made of several segments. My chain/cable assembly on a new Craftsman 3/4 HP opener was not long enough to assemble properly. SOLUTION: Have a buddy hold the motor end down firmly on the garage floor. Use a big hammer and gently tap the other end of...

It's normal for the interior of homes to become dry during heating seasons, for obvious reasons. Under this circumstance wood floors also dry out and shrink slightly. Properly made and properly installed wood floors should be expected to have hairline cracks between boards in dry months and will...

You can tile over tiles with the right preparation. but I would never do this, the proper way is to strip right back to original wall finish. Don't worry if you do pull a bit of plaster when stripping the tiles, as its easy enough to replace. Tiling over tiles can make it awkward, i.e. extra...

Henry every time...with turbo boost button. Copes with cat and dog hair, sewing cotton thread, beads, spiders smile and assorted lumps of unidentifiable stuff. I am just about to buy a second one for upstairs though, as they are cumbersome to lug about. Not bag less, but I have gone off that...