Water spraying out at high pressure can leave a beautiful arc across the base of a house. But it’s probably not a look that most homeowners want to keep.
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You’ll need to buy new doors and drawer fronts, apply a peel-and-stick wood veneer over the cabinets, and finish all the parts to match.
The toughest part of this job, aside from the physical demands of lifting and setting tile while on your knees, is the layout of the tile.
To some people, the rhythmic sound of water dripping is soothing. To others, it’s torture.
Is your house plagued by the frightening sound of banging pipes? It’s probably not evil spirits, but an easy-to-remedy issue known as water hammer.
As daylight saving time returns, the Clark County Fire Department is urging residents to do something that will help keep themselves and their homes safe.
Ask the Handyman: I’ve heard a lot about the dangers of carbon monoxide in the home. Would I be smart to install a carbon monoxide alarm?
There are many choices in wood flooring, including laminated, real wood and engineered products.
It’s a good idea to change the weatherstripping when you see daylight or, in my case, when you smell something foul.
Many people complain about the annoying “chirp” indicating a weak battery, but knowing the detector is completely broken is enough to keep anyone awake at night.
Gutters will catch the rainfall and divert it. I prefer vinyl gutters because they are durable and assemble by snapping the pieces together.
I suggest that you attempt this repair yourself only if the pipes are PVC. If your house isn’t too old, you probably have PVC or a plastic pipe.
Home centers stock three types: a chain drive (starting at about $170), a screw drive model and a belt drive (each $200 or more).
A new 40-gallon gas water heater with a six-year warranty costs about $600. If you do it yourself, plan on four hours or so for the job.
Whether you buy a new or used dishwasher, they all install the same way in the same space.
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