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Tuesday Tip – Eliminating a Common Paint Can Issues

Properly stored paint can last for years which is great if you need to make a small touchup. The catch I hear from most though is it was almost impossible to get the lid off & when they did it was dried out or had rust inside. In a lot of cases the issue was […]

Filed Under: Tips & Tricks July 24, 2018 By SLS

Tuesday Tip: Dealing with Self Stick Tile

Self stick tiles are some DIYer’s best friends but also the bane of many with tiles coming back up, not lining up, etc… Here are a few tricks that should help you succeed. Proper prep is key – you should never go over other tiles especially if there are issues with them Whatever the substrate […]

Filed Under: Tips & Tricks May 8, 2018 By SLS

Tuesday Tip: Forget the pencil use a…

Measure twice & cut once – sage advice but why do people seemingly always end up with trim either too long or too short? There are generally three main reasons: the tape itself has some slop in it (butted versus pulled), they cut on the wrong side of the line / take the line (most […]

Filed Under: Tips & Tricks February 20, 2018 By SLS

Natural Tips On How To Get Rid Of Ants From Your Home

You can tell when summer rolls around as people start going, my house is spotless but all of a sudden… just how can I get rid of these blasted ants? “There is absolutely no reason to accept that you need to live with ants and share your home with them. Instead, you can choose from a variety […]

Filed Under: Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Guest Posting June 13, 2017 By SLS

Tuesday Tip: Restoring Rusted Cast Iron

Cast iron is used in many products that range from woodworking tools like table saw tops to cooking pans and for many good reasons. The only downside though besides it weight is if one doesn’t take care of it, it can rust. In most cases a little surface rust is no big deal as there […]

Filed Under: Tips & Tricks May 2, 2017 By SLS

Tuesday Tip: Adjusting Hot Water Temp. for Showers & Baths

Ever noticed that the water coming from the shower seems to be so much hotter during the summer as compared to the winter? Tired of the kids taking super hot showers and using up all the hot water? Sorry we can’t help you on the time aspect (that’s your battle though they do have timers for showers…), but […]

Filed Under: Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Water April 11, 2017 By SLS

Buying a New (Older) House – Quick Fixes to Make it Your Own

Congratulations, you are a new homeowner… well maybe the house isn’t new but hey, it’s all yours. Maybe it’s only 5 years old, 10, 20 or shoot maybe even 100+ & now it is time to turn this house into a home. Maybe you have some big renovations planned like a new kitchen or floors, but don’t overlook […]

Filed Under: Around the home March 20, 2017 By SLS

Why mold & algae grow on your roof and how to remove it

Todays post is from Devyn Earls of Orlando’s A-1 Quality Roof Cleaning and Restoration company. They have been in business over the last 20 years specializing in low pressure cleaning with hundreds of satisfied residential and commercial customers both large and small. So with no further ado; Why mold & algae grow on your roof and how to […]

Filed Under: Around the home Tagged With: Guest Article's July 8, 2016 By SLS

FAQ – how you can fix fiber board sheathing from the inside…

I opened up my walls and there is this black (or brown) fiber board where I should see exterior sheathing… This generally leads most to ask; just what is it, followed up by, it has pulled away from the studs is there a way to fix it without tearing off the exterior siding. Oh wait, is […]

Filed Under: Tips & Tricks May 23, 2016 By SLS

Child / Pet Proofing your Home – Tips & Tricks

Believe it or not, Matthew just turned one & when he gets moving watch out. One of the more interesting aspects is looking at all the information out there on topics like kid proofing a home. We have two guest posts on this topic from 6 easy tips, to renovations. Needless to say some you find out […]

Filed Under: Tips & Tricks December 9, 2015 By SLS

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