Category Archives: Maintenance and repair

Repairing Cracks In Concrete Driveways

Repairing Cracks In Concrete Driveways – As the winter months wind down, you may take a look at the exterior of your home and notice deep cracks or crevices developing in your concrete driveway, and perhaps even on the sidewalk. You or a neighbor may have tripped over them, or worse, suffered a fall. What’s going on, and can you do anything about it? We asked Dylan Forsner, founder of Milwaukee Mudjacking & Concrete Leveling, and, in an exclusive interview with House Digest, he gives us answers and tips on how to handle the problem. “Driveways made of concrete can suffer damage such as cracks and holes over time, compromising both its safety and aesthetic appeal,” he says. “Fortunately, concrete cracks in driveways are relatively easy to fix.”

Getting to the bottom of the cause can help you reduce future risks in some cases. Forsner shares, “Concrete cracks can have … Read the rest

Reviving Your Kitchen Cabinets

Reviving Your Kitchen Cabinets – If you’re thinking of painting your kitchen cabinets, you’ve come to the right place! I’m sharing every single step into a brand new space!

While the actual priming and painting only took three days (can you say marathon painting?), the kitchen cabinets will also need to be refreshed

Reviving Your Kitchen Cabinets

One more day to put everything together. I spent all day Friday preparing, Saturday, Sunday and Monday I primed and painted, and Tuesday I put it all back together, a total of five days.

Reviving An Antique Wood Hutch

I share my experience step by step. Feel free to skim if you don’t need that much detail.

If you missed this makeover before, you can see all the not-so-pretty pictures HERE.

I used masking tape to hold it in place. I also covered the stove and sink but was able to remove them … Read the rest

Diy: Painting Techniques For Walls

Diy: Painting Techniques For Walls – 12 Awesome Wall Painting Techniques You Can Do Try these wall painting techniques for your painting business or DIY jobs. Get local painting jobs near you!

Some people may think that painting walls is a simple task with little variety. But there can be more to wall painting than just smearing the paint on. In fact, you can explore different wall painting techniques that look amazing but are quite easy to learn. 

Diy: Painting Techniques For Walls

Here are wall painting techniques you can try to expand your painting business or spruce up your own home. 

Paint Layering Technique

You can do this with standard wall paint with a roller, brush, or even a sprayer. But your earnings and demand for painting services can only go so far. You could be missing out on more lucrative work from clients looking for painters to brighten … Read the rest

Essential Roof Maintenance Tips

Essential Roof Maintenance Tips – Although it may not seem like it, the days of summer are coming to an end and winter will be here before you know it. Although Arizona winters are not as intense as in other parts of the country, the cold weather can still take a toll on your roofing system. Therefore, autumn is an important time for roof maintenance. Professional roof maintenance will help reduce the likelihood of costly damage and repairs after a cold winter and wet spring.

At Express Roofing, our Mesa roofers know the importance of regular roof maintenance, especially during the fall. To keep your roof in tip-top shape, it’s always a good idea to brush up on some of the best preventative maintenance practices. And, to make sure you cover all your bases this fall, we’ve put together some of the most important roof maintenance tips.

Essential Roof Maintenance

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Installing Smart Home Security Systems

Installing Smart Home Security Systems – ADT Self Setup is ADT’s ultimate home DIY project. What do the experts think about it?

The Bottom Line With a very easy setup process, smart home apps developed, and ADT’s renowned professional monitoring service, ADT Self Setup is one of the best DIY systems. In addition, it works well with cameras from Google Nest, some of the smartest cameras, for any home.

Installing Smart Home Security Systems

For a minimum system purchase of $500 and at least one month of professional monitoring, you’ll receive a free Google Nest Doorbell and a $200 Visa Rewards card from ADT. 

Diy Home Security System

ADT dominates the home space, but a new system – the ADT Self Setup – breaks tradition for the brand. From the beginning, only technicians installed ADT systems. This is still true for ADT systems. But ADT Self Setup, as the name … Read the rest

Upgrading Insulation In Attic Spaces

Upgrading Insulation In Attic Spaces – Insulating your attic may not sound like the most important upgrade you can make to your home. But the benefits are worth it. For example, you may think that your home and air conditioner will function just fine without insulation. But the truth is that insulation has a direct impact on your AC because it prevents heat from entering your living space and improves cooling efficiency.

The extra heat allowed in due to inadequate insulation can cause your HVAC system to work harder, become less efficient, and even fail prematurely. Properly insulating your home is critical to your long-term comfort and energy efficiency. The insulation separates the home’s living space from the attic, so cold air doesn’t escape into the attic.

Upgrading Insulation In Attic Spaces

Contact House Pro in Houston, TX for attic insulation. Our team of experts will provide you with a … Read the rest

Preventive Measures For Mold Growth

Preventive Measures For Mold Growth – Mold has the ability to grow in your home year-round. However, damp, dark conditions make it even easier for mold to take root in your basement, where it can then travel around your home. Once mold spores start to appear, they are very difficult to remove. Plus, not only is mold smelly and unsightly, it can affect your belongings, your property value, and even your health. That’s why we decided to create a comprehensive guide on how to prevent mold growth in your basement.

First you need to remove any remaining moisture to prevent mold. We recommend hiring professionals to fix foundation cracks, leaking pipes, and unsealed doors and windows. These inlets make it easier for water to enter your home; ideally, you should seal any opening where water or water vapor can get through. So, it is best for an experienced professional to … Read the rest

Diy: Installing Kitchen Backsplash

Diy: Installing Kitchen Backsplash – Peel and stick splash tiles are an easy DIY kitchen upgrade for even novice tiles! You can achieve the look of real glass tile without using mortar or grout. This tutorial guides you step-by-step through tips, examples, and tips for a great installation for various applications.

When my brother-in-law bought his house, he wanted to make a few upgrades, but he knew he could only live in this house for a few years. So they decided to update their budget with small projects to make the space livable and generate a good profit.

Diy: Installing Kitchen Backsplash

I’ve tiled many backsplashes and bathrooms the traditional way, so I wanted to try a new method and see if it was worth it. I have done grouting vinyl tile, glue down LVT installation, luxury vinyl plank installation, and even bevel tile installation, so I thought this would … Read the rest

Refinishing Old Furniture

Refinishing Old Furniture – This dresser has been in our family for years. To be honest, I wasn’t crazy about it until I tried the milk paint furniture refinishing project.

When I first photographed the Carriage House, I found myself cropping out this chest of drawers in every photo. It looked yellow. When I took a closer look, it was obvious that it had been painted a yellowish-gold color many years ago. When the Carriage walls were painted sage green (many years ago), I never noticed the color. But with the new white walls, I knew I had to complete another furniture repair project.

Refinishing Old Furniture

I’m sure you remember last week I painted a cheap mirror with milk paint. It turned out so well and it’s my favorite DIY mirror ever!

Furniture Refinishing With Milk Paint

I pulled out the milk paint again and painted this dresser. The … Read the rest

Sealing Gaps And Cracks In Walls

Sealing Gaps And Cracks In Walls – Wait wait wait! We know it’s tempting to just paint over that little crack in the wall, or just spag and paint over it. But you have to think about how the walls meet, the texture, and the finish of the existing wall, paint, and combination. If you don’t, you will end up with ugly and obvious splotches, lumps or discoloration on your walls.

You almost never want to use spackle to repair a crack. Drywall assembly works better and fills the space better. Use spackle for large gaps and holes instead.

Sealing Gaps And Cracks In Walls

Our professional paint crews patch up so many small holes you’ll find we’re patching things you never noticed. And on those you notice, you’ll be delighted to see how neat it looks after we’re done.

Stanley Big Gap Filler

Here’s the kicker for small cracks … Read the rest