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How to Prevent Your Pavers From Shifting Over Time
Patio pavers are a great landscaping choice because you don’t need to build a structure under them, they’re cheaper than other similar options, and they can add a unique look to your outdoor space. While the flat space can be good for entertaining and relaxing, there are some maintenance headaches when you use pavers instead…
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Stop Using Cheap Plastic Drywall Anchors
Even if you’re not handy, there are certain universal projects that just about everyone tackles at some point in their lives, like hanging a towel rack or a shelf on the wall. And trying to hang stuff on your walls leads to a crucial lesson: Drywall absolutely sucks when it comes to supporting weight.
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You Should Consider Painting Old Wood Floors (Hear Me Out)
The first apartment I rented as a poor twenty-something had crappy wood floors that were painted brown, a fact I never much thought about until years later, after I bought my first house and had to tear some absolutely heinous green carpet up off our stairs. Underneath I discover pitted, cracked, and downright ugly treads…
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How to Remove Rust From Stainless Steel Appliances
Although kitchen appliances are first and foremost about functionality, they’re also part of our home decor. (Some might argue the opposite is true, but it doesn’t matter how well your fridge blends in with your cabinets if it doesn’t work.) This means that like other furniture, fixtures, and colours, what is considered “stylish” evolves over…