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8 Steps to Pressure Washing Concrete Driveway Power washing is a simple way to renew your home’s concrete surfaces. Use this simple guide to get started: Sweep up debris. Use a broom to clear away debris and dirt. Cover doors and painted surfaces. Protect doors and painted surfaces with a plastic sheet. Degrease your concrete….

Lawn Maintenance Advice Your lawn’s needs change seasonally. Here are a few tricks to ensure year-round yard health. Water at the right time. Don’t begin watering your yard until April. It’s a good idea to water one-half inch for clay soil and one inch for sandy soil. Aerate your soil. Be sure to aerate your…

Preventing roof and gutter damage is simple. Follow these three easy tips: Install gutter guards. Gutter guards limit the amount of leaves and sticks that accumulate in your gutters. Gutter guards come in snap and flexible models. Clean your gutters. Clean your gutters in the fall and spring to prevent clogs. You can also hire…

New Home Investments Buying a new home is exciting. These four tips will help you enjoy your investment for years to come:   Landscaping: $3,279. Attractive landscaping will help you feel more at home and improve the aesthetics and value of your property. New wood fencing: $2,485. Replacing rotten or damaged fencing will boost the…

How to Hang Holiday Lights Hanging holiday lights can be difficult. Here’s a quick how-to to get you started: Hire a pro. Hiring a pro will save you time and ensure professional-looking lighting. A pro will also help you avoid a potentially dangerous installation. Most professional lighting installations cost $378. Hang your own lights. Use…

4 Tips for Home Improvement Projects Summer isn’t the only time to update your home. Here are a few improvements perfect for the winter months: Get rid of drafts. Check your windows and doors for drafts. Run a bead of caulk around any leaky areas. Maintain your garbage disposal. Run cold water when using your…

Keep Pipes from Freezing Frozen pipes can burst and cause thousands of dollars in damage. Adding pipe insulation is an affordable solution to this problem. Here’s how to keep your pipes safe: Insulate your outdoor faucets. Purchase an outdoor faucet cover and place it over your exterior faucets. Insulate your interior pipes. Cut insulation to…

5 Steps for Painting Door Knobs Updating your doorknobs doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, you can give your doors a new — and cost-friendly — look with these five easy steps: Remove your hardware. Unscrew your doorknob. Prep your hardware. Use steel wool to rough the surface. Secure the doorknob. Use the underside…

Window Tracks and Door Jambs Cleaning Tips Hard-to-reach areas of your home like doors jambs and window sills can become dirt magnets. Here’s a quick guide to keeping these areas clean: Use your vacuum. Vacuum up any loose dirt around your jamb or sill. Apply baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda on the remaining dirt and…

Dust and dirt can clog your bathroom ceiling fan and reduce its efficiency. Use these quick cleaning hacks to keep your fan clean: Use a vacuum. Run your vacuum over your vent to remove built-up dust and dirt. Rinse it in water. Remove the vent and soak it in water for a deeper clean. Add…