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A healthy home that helps me save money is something I want for my family. We can be at our best when we’re careful about our home’s indoor air quality.
Among all of the products and methods, by far the easiest way to repair drywall is a repair patch called Wet & Set from HYDE. Just cut the size you need to cover the hole, wet it, then set it over the hole. Cover with compound, sand, and paint.
The key—whether you’re talking flooded basement from storm or sewage or from a slow leak—is to keep the space dry.
It’s easier to mow your lawn in straight lines.
It’s easier to work with sharp tools.
It’s easier to exercise when you have the right gear.
And it’s easier to keep your home more comfortable, beautiful, and energy efficient when you can keep the cool air where you want it.
Impact driver tool tip: How to use the quick-change hex
Who doesn’t have outdated furniture that has seen better days, like our nesting tables? And we’re guilty of storing away old paint in our basement, for way too many years. So when Meg Caswell shared a way to combine those two clutter piles into something we could actually use, and we’d love, we were in. She introduced us to one of her DIY decor obsessions during a MyFixitUpLife radio interview this past year: a grandmother’s paint additive.
How do you know if you need a new roof? Your home’s roof is a big opportunity to make a statement with color and texture.
Few simple things you can check from the ground or from a ladder. Are pieces of your roof in the yard after a storm? Do the shingles look worn? Do you see discoloration?
A roof that’s doing its job is peace of mind for me and my family.
