
Here’s a quick-fix for locks and knobs that are hard to turn. Give them a sip of Teflon spray. Turn the knob or throw the bolt a bunch of times to get the lubricant inside the mechanism.
Here’s a quick-fix for locks and knobs that are hard to turn. Give them a sip of Teflon spray. Turn the knob or throw the bolt a bunch of times to get the lubricant inside the mechanism.

Three Fences Designing, detailing, and installing fences for looks, quality, and production speed Mark Clement If I said I didn’t like building fences, I’d be…


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If you haven’t checked out DuPont Corian in a long time, you’re definitely missing out. As soon as Theresa stepped into the DuPont booth at…
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Here’s how to trim out a new front door on an old house, both finishing the inside and outside of the entryway with pro trim tips.


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How can you know it’s time to replace your exterior door? Licensed contractor Mark Clement shares a few tips on how to evaluate your exterior…


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When it comes to windows, I want what I call: “a lot and not.” Whether it’s an awning window, bay window, casement window; double-hung, single-hung,…


Over the years I’ve spoken to hundreds of homeowners about why they find selecting colors for their home so challenging and it always seems to…


I have a whole “thing” I get into below about DaVinci‘s new Bellaforte Shake roofing tiles, but after getting an early look at them,…


Halloween is that one time of year we can take a real creative leap, and create a unique look for a front door. And you…
Looking to add a splash of color to the outside of your home? Color comes from more than just for siding. When we selected new…
Re-roofing a house can be an overwhelming prospect. That said, there’s a lot of instant gratification in roofing, and if done on a beautiful day,…


If budget isn’t top of mind when planning most home improvement projects, you might be in for a bumpy ride. The bigger the project,…
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