Securing a sliding patio door
If your home has a sliding patio door, it’s essential to take steps to secure it. Burglars can easily break into a house through a sliding patio door by lifting or removing the door from its track. You…
How to Protect Outdoor Lights from Rain And Snow
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, we rely more and more on outdoor lights to brighten up our yards, patios and driveways. But all too often, our outdoor lights become victims of the elements,…
Can You Roast Marshmallows On A Propane Fire Pit?
An outdoor fire pit can be a great addition to your backyard and an ingenious way to make some fun memories with friends and family. It is simply the perfect way for entertaining guests or just relaxing on…
How To Clean Outdoor Candles on your Patio?
Nothing is more pleasant and relaxing than the ambiance created by the flickering lights of a candle, along with the scent it releases into the air. It is not my words; instead, you don’t have to believe me…
How to Soundproof a Room cheaply?
Ever wonder why the person next door can hear your television at 11 pm on a Saturday? If you’ve never dealt with this issue before, it’s time to get serious about soundproofing your room. It is possible to…
12 Soundproofing ideas to consider when soundproofing your home?
Noisy neighbors are a real issue for people living in apartments or townhouses. The constant sound of loud music, televisions, and conversations can be hard on anyone’s ears. The noise is especially tough when you live near a…
Patio Lights That DON’T Attract Bugs
Patio Lights That DON’T Attract Bugs We all want to be outside, but there are bugs everywhere. But they’re always in the way when you’re sitting on your porch. However, you can enjoy your time outside without being…
Types of mold: How to locate, identify, and classify plus typical risk factors
Mold loves moisture and thrives in temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees. The first step of the remediation process is to locate and identify the mold. Here are the most common kinds and how to identify them. 1)…
How to get rid of mold on walls?
Modern building techniques improved the airtightness of new houses. The high energy cost causes us to save as much energy as we can. These two factors make mold growth a problem because of poor ventilation in these high-risk…
How to Soundproof an Above Door Air Vent?
I know why home builders place the above door vent in the home, but I am sure they were not thinking about the much-hated side effect of those bents – the trapped heat during summer and the stale…
