Repairing a leaky corrugated roof

Corrugated roofs are very popular among homeowners, mainly because they are very durable, but this doesn't make them leak proof. It is common for corrugated roofs to leak, but the good news is that these leaks can be easily repaired if you have the right tools. Some of the tools and materials that you will need are: Ladder Watertight Sealing Tape Lacquer Thinner Rag Corrugated S ...

Stair construction building codes

There are many different building codes for stair construction, but they all have some things in common. These regulations mainly refer to safety, so it’s best to conform to them. Treads, risers and nosing codes The treads are the boards that you step on. The risers are the support for the treads and they give the height of the stairs. The risers can be absent in case of suspended st ...

How to get rid of raccoons

These creatures of the night can be lovely in their natural environment, but when they barge in human’s territory things change. Raccoons start digging in your garden, spreading the garbage and stealing your pet food. And if they find food once, they will return for sure. In order to keep them away you can use home pest control products, but a better option can be the use of some homemade racc ...

Crawl space dehumidifier

This tool is necessary in every house that has problems with mold and mildew. There are some characteristics that should be taken into account for choosing a crawl space dehumidifier and you can find some of them below. Humidity level and air changes These two elements should be determined for the room where the crawl space dehumidifier will be placed. You can either use a hygrometer whi ...

Thinking harder with a small kitchen

Because a small kitchen needs all the things you can find in a big kitchen, all you have to do is just pay a little bit more attention and care in order to make everything fit in the area you have available. Its obvious you can’t leave aside a fridge, an oven or some cupboards but when you really have to save some space, a washing machine and a tumble drier can get out of the kitchen. The b ...

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