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Will Covering My Porch or Deck Prevent Rotting Wood?

Even as summer comes to an end, there is still plenty of time to get outside and enjoy your porch or deck. Whether you’re relaxing with a cup of tea and a book...
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Home Repair FAQ: Why Aren’t My Doors Closing Properly?

Doors do a lot for your home. They allow you to enter and exit your home, separate rooms from one another for privacy, security, and insulation, and even act as a safety measure...
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Finish Carpentry and Moldings: Can I Prevent Scratches and Damage?

Installing finely crafted finish carpentry and moldings can transform a bland interior into something memorable. In addition to their aesthetic value, baseboards, crown molding, rail trim, and other types of finish carpentry also...
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Drywall Repair: Has Moisture Intrusion Damaged Drywall in Your Home or Office?

Drywall is a staple in homes and offices all across America. If properly maintained, drywall lasts a long time and helps keep interior spaces insulated. That said, drywall isn’t impervious. In many ways,...
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Is Power-Washing Safe for Plants and Pets?

Power-washing is an important step for preparing your home for exterior painting, as well as for removing harmful materials such as dirt, mildew, and bacteria from its surface. If you want to keep...
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Commercial Painting for Workplace Health & Safety

There are many reasons to invest in commercial painting services for your business, the most obvious being to impress your customers by offering a clean, fresh, and welcoming atmosphere. More importantly, however, a...
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How Often Should I Repaint My Home Exterior?

Exterior painting is about more than just keeping up appearances on your street. A proper layer of paint on your home helps protect it from moisture, bacteria, mold, pests, and other environmental hazards....
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What to Do if You Find Rotting Wood

No one wants to encounter rotting wood in or outside their home. Unfortunately, even if you’re on top of your home maintenance, wood rot is quite common, especially in humid climates where fungi...
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Rotted Wood: Repair or Replace?

No matter how solid your home’s exterior painting job is, after enough exposure to the elements, your wooden features may begin to deteriorate and possibly rot. You can prevent rotted wood by cleaning,...
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Health and Safety Risks by Rotting Wood

Wood rot isn’t just an eyesore; it’s also a clear indicator of multiple health and safety risks. If your wooden fixtures are beginning to rot inside or outside your home or commercial space,...