According to Webster’s Dictionary, insurance is defined as “coverage by contract whereby one party undertakes to indemnify or guarantee another against loss by a specified contingency or peril.” In Webster’s definition, the first party is usually an insurance company and the second party is you, your family or business. In simple terms, insurance is designed … Read more
Fallen trees can cause thousands of dollars in damage during natural disasters. It’s storm season, and as soon as a tornado or hurricane strikes, clean-up begins. Often, storm clean-up requires participation from volunteers who supplement the work of experts in removing miles of debris. Many are weekend warriors who have never tackled such an immense … Read more
Pool coping keeps water from damaging a pool’s outer shell. (TerryJ, Getty Images Signature) Pool coping creates a barrier around a pool’s edge to protect it from the surrounding surface and keep water from damaging the outer shell. While the coping prevents water damage, the pool water can sometimes leave calcium deposits behind. This is … Read more
This week, we’re talking about making this old patio look new and repairing a chipped painted cabinet. (Photos by Nancy Kelly, Chris Hartsfield) This week, we’re giving tips on how to refresh an old brick patio, repair chipped painted cabinets and remove shelf liner adhesive. New Life for an Old Patio Nancy Kelly is looking … Read more
Samsung’s new smart washer has a huge drum and can clean an eight-pound load in less than half an hour. (Photo via The Home Depot) The new Samsung Smart Washer makes your laundry routine more efficient and faster. With an AI-Powered Smart Dial, Samsung’s simple-to-use Smart Washer learns and recommends your favorite wash cycles and … Read more
Samsung’s new Smart Dial Front Load washer has a huge drum and can clean an eight-pound load in less than half an hour. (Photo via The Home Depot) The new Samsung Smart Dial Washer makes your laundry routine faster and more efficient. With an AI-Powered Smart Dial, Samsung’s simple-to-use Smart Washer learns and recommends your … Read more
You can use your outdoor space even when it’s raining by adding a roof to a pergola. A pergola roof protects you from pop-up storms, so you can extend your time outdoors. Tyler Schwall in Mobile, Ala., wants to install a tin roof over his pergola. But before he does this, he wants to know … Read more
Dirty ceiling vents can cause health problems. Also: You don’t need a pro to fix a chip on a granite countertop. (Photos from Donna De Cant and MichaelRLong, Getty Images) This week, we’re giving advice on how to repair a cracked sloped ceiling, how to clean a popcorn ceiling around a vent and how to … Read more
Lifeproof with Petproof Technology Premium Pet Turf has a lush lawn look that’s stronger than the real thing. (Image via The Home Depot) Pet turf is a godsend for homeowners who lack a lush lawn space for their furry friends to roam. It also could be a solution to a four-legged problem child digging up … Read more
Repointing the brick on this historic home will help the exterior upkeep for longer. (Photo by Scott Evans) Repointing brick is the process of renewing the pointing, or external mortar joints, in between them. Over time, weather deteriorates the mortar, which could then cause water to leak inside the brick wall. Repointing a historic brick … Read more