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How to Fix Concrete Cracks

Cracks in your concrete garage, walkway, or other concrete surfaces are not only a tripping hazard but can inherently compromise your home’s curb appeal. These imperfections can also make your garage more vulnerable to external effects, reduce its mechanical resistance, and accelerate the structure’s aging process. Fortunately, fixing concrete cracks to keep your home safe…

DEWALT Standard Tape Measure Improvements

The tape measure has been around job sites and home improvement projects since the early 1800s, 1829 to be precise, and since the 1940s, it has been unchanged. In 2022, DEWALT improved its ATOMIC Compact Series of 16′, 25′, and 35′ Tape Measures. DEWALT ATOMIC Tape Measures: Improvements Compact Grip DEWALT has added 20% more…

A woman shops for a vacuum cleaner.

Choosing the Best Vacuum Cleaner

Every person will probably face that moment when it’s time to purchase a new vacuum cleaner. Whether buying one for the first time or replacing an older model, choosing the best vacuum for your home can be a tall order. Before beginning your search, you will want to consider your home and its design. Is…

Lawn care tools and fertilizer sitting on a lawn.

Spring Lawn Care Guide

If you want that lush, green lawn in mid-summer, it’s better to begin working on it as early as possible. Spring brings warmer temps and melts off any snow, so it’s time to break out the outdoor power equipment and get to work. We’ll cover all the steps to turn your lawn from a yellow…

A walk-behind spreader is used to apply grass seed.

How to Overseed Your Lawn

It’s July, and you’re looking at your half-yellow, half-green grass full of crabgrass and other weeds, and you’re wondering how your neighbors have these lush, green lawns. There is a relatively simple fix that will have you contending for the lawn of the month in no time, overseeding.  Overseeding is one of those things you…

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL cordless lawn mower cuts through some heavy grass.

Best Lawn Mowers of 2022

Maintaining a beautiful, green lawn requires much work, but finding the lawn mower for your yard can be difficult and time-consuming. There are a lot of factors that go into picking the perfect lawn mower for your yard. Depending on the terrain of your property or deciding on gas or battery power, you can learn…

A backyard on a nice sunny day

How to Clean Your Yard in Spring

As winter comes to an end, it’s time for the beautiful colors of spring. Unfortunately, winter can leave its mark, leading to the clean-up and repair of the mess left on your lawn. Cleaning your yard will help it look better and more colorful, and make it healthier for the rest of spring and summer….

A man starts a snow blower.

Off-Season Storage of Snow Blower

These steps will ensure your snow blower stays in tip-top shape during the summer season and you have less maintenance before the snow flies again. Drain Fuel Tank Gasoline breaks down over time, and keeping fuel in your blower can cause the carburetor and fuel lines to get gummed up. There are a handful of…

Person dialing a smart thermostat

How to Install a Smart Thermostat 

Saving energy means saving money, and everyone wants to save money. Installing a smart thermostat will do just that, along with plenty of other benefits. Intelligent thermometers are easy to use, allowing you to control them from anywhere using your smartphone. Its intelligent algorithm can learn from household habits and save energy when you are…

Tools sit around a leaking water heater.

How Long Do Water Heaters Last

You may come home to see water pooling around the base of your water heater, but it’s not heating water or has many other problems. These are signs that it’s likely time to repair or replace your water heater. Depending on the time of the issue, it will help determine if you need to repair…

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