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How You Can Reduce the Humidity in Your Home, Without a Dehumidifier
Sure, having the air conditioning on or running a dehumidifier helps when your home is uncomfortably humid, but not everyone has access to those options. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to reduce the humidity in your home without — or in addition to — a dehumidifier. Here are some strategies from…
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You’re Probably Painting Your Bathroom Wrong
Paint is among the easiest and most affordable renovations you can do to a room. But while it has the power to transform an ageing bathroom, they are humid, damp places where water splashes and steam soaks into every surface. Even if you have a hefty exhaust fan that keeps the room moderately dry, there’s…
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Is That Crack in Your Foundation Worth Worrying About?
Foundation cracks can be the stuff of nightmares for homeowners. They conjure visions of excessive repair bills or worse–turning a once-functional structure into a teardown. But not all foundations are equal, and not all foundation cracks are either. There are some cracks that aren’t such a big deal, and some that can be repaired pretty…
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How to Tell If a House Has ‘Good Bones’
Not-so-recently built homes are often described by realtors as having “good bones,” meaning a strong structure and high level of quality and craftsmanship at their core. Of course, you can’t see beneath the paint and drywall when house-hunting, so how can you tell if the home you’ve got your eye on has this desirable skeleton?…