Your first thoughts after a fire took place in your home were that you were happy that your family was all safe. Now, though, you are left to deal with the mess that the fire brought about. You see issues in your home that are there because of the fire and you just want everything repaired and back to normal.

Figure Out if the Home Can be Saved:

Before you put any time or money into repairing your home, you have to know if it is even a worthwhile venture to try to save the place. You should get a contractor to come and walk through your home after it has been touched by a fire. That person will be able to make a list of the repairs that need to be completed and then figure out the amount of money that will be have to be invested in …

We weren’t sure if we’d ever feel at home again after we left our hometown, but my family was putting everything aside to make me happy. I needed to take a new job in another city, and when one was offered to me, I presented the ideas to my family. They hesitated at first because everyone was happy with where we were in the world. We loved our old neighborhood, but the kids were ready to move onto new schools anyway, and my wife was looking for a new job already, so we decided it was the right time to move to a new city. It wasn’t difficult to get used to our new home, however.

The hardest part of the entire transition was making sure that all of our belongings were taken care of along the way. At first, I tried to make the move by myself. I packed …

Since decks have to deal with whatever nature throws at them, it makes sense to keep a maintenance routine that will keep them in good condition for years to come. With the right care, you can avoid expensive repairs.

One of the hardest parts about deck cleaning is deciding when to do it, but spring and fall are the best times. In the spring, you can eliminate winter debris and get your outdoor space ready for entertaining. In the fall, you can give it a final cleaning before harsh weather hits. However, you’re not limited to these seasons. Just pick a day when it’s cloudy (but not rainy) because you don’t want any of the deck cleaner to evaporate.

Start by digging out debris that’s sandwiched between the boards via putty knife, or use a crevice cleaning tool with a handle. Your knees will thank you when you choose the …

When the hot water boiler loses pressure, it will no longer function properly and the water will no longer be able to be heated. This can play havoc with the home being comfortable during the cold winter months. Luckily, when this happens, all is not lost, and there are ways to fix this if one is handy for minor do-it-yourself projects regarding boilers.

Step 1

Turn the boiler off before attempting to work on it. The time span between shutting the boiler off and working on it should be, preferably, four to six hours. Failure to do so could result not only in damage to the boiler but an injury to the person doing the repairs.

Step 2

There is a tray under the boiler that must be pulled out. To do so, simply reach under and pull it out carefully. Some boilers will have trays that are plastic while …