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When It’s OK to Use Lumber That’s Been Stored Outside (and When It’s Not)
You might just be able to salvage that two by four that’s been hanging out in your yard for the past year.
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How to Tell the Difference Between Wood Rot and Termite Damage
If your home was constructed out of wood, its structural integrity depends on the natural material remaining intact and sturdy. So if you happen to notice that wood in your walls, floors, or support beams is losing its shape, changing colour, crumbling, or looks like it’s beginning to collapse, it’s important to take care of it…
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How to Use Up, Repurpose, or Sell Leftover Renovation Materials
Renovating your home is exciting, expensive, and stressful. You might think the difficulty is over once the last coat of paint has dried, but there’s almost always one final step: Dealing with the leftover construction materials. Renovation is far from an exact science, and you pretty much have no choice but to buy more material…
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These Things Are Blocking Your Home’s Wifi Signal
Your home wifi is your lifeline to the internet, which, by extension, is your connection to the world. With internet companies charging what they do these days, you expect your speeds to be fast and constant, in order to watch 4K streaming or play games online with friends. However, there are plenty of obstructions around…