You've probably thrown a few items into a dumpster behind a retail building, or, left something near the roadside, along with others who have dumped their unwanted items there. You just don't want to incur the cost and take the time to go to the local landfill and that's understandable. However, what's usually rationalized and regarded as not hurting anyone actually comes back to you in the form … [Read more...]

Landlords don't like pets. One single cat can devalue a home thousands of dollars. Trying to get out the odor and the stains is time consuming work and it becomes even more of an expense and inconvenience if you have to hire a professional cleaning service. One way to avoid this large expense is to cleanup the mess yourself, which can be done with a few tools and supplies. It will also take a bit … [Read more...]

As the weather warms across the Sunshine State of the Florida peninsula, it's time to get back to the water and enjoy plenty of outdoor recreation. That includes dusting off your old jet ski to take it for a ride over the waves. When you haul it out and pull off the cover, you check the gas and give the personal water craft a once over. Everything looks good and then, you try to fire it up but the … [Read more...]

When air conditioner ductwork becomes frail, it can begin to crack and eventually, holes appear. In some instances, particularly in locations where moisture is prevalent, mold grows, causing a health hazard. The ductwork might be repairable if it's only slightly damaged. However, if it is too old or has mold growth, it must be removed from the attic and soffit spaces in the ceilings. This isn't a … [Read more...]

Taking a bathtub out isn't a difficult task, but it does take time and will require you to do some demolition around the fixture. Bathtubs are usually not only connected to the home's plumbing, but also tucked into the walls surrounding it. This hides the lips around the top and makes it look seamlessly integrated into the tile. You have to take precautions when removing a tub so you don't … [Read more...]

Freestanding and attached aluminum carport structures were quite common in Florida for many years. However, because of the tropical climate and strong storms which occasionally hit the Sunshine State, metal carports become possible projectiles and can be damaged by high winds. If you have an aluminum carport on your property, or attached to your home and want to take it down, you won't have to … [Read more...]

If you're ready to switch your old bed for a new one, and have found a replacement from a nearby store, you might be faced with the task of taking apart your old bed frame and disposing of it, along with the mattress. The good news is that it is not a difficult task, but, you will need a couple of tools and someone to lend a helping hand. Because of the its size and weight, you'll have to … [Read more...]

Metal patio furniture is designed to be sturdy and provide many years worth of function, able to withstand weather elements and provide comfort for outdoor living spaces. Over time, metal can lose its aesthetics and its material can begin to corrode, forming rust, along with peeling paint, and seating material becoming torn or ripped. In some instances, damage can be repaired, with a little … [Read more...]

Jalousie or louver windows became very popular in the mid twentieth century, particularly in the southeast. The reason for them being so ubiquitous is found in their design, an easy-to-open, slatted construction which improves ventilation with the crank of a handle. However, that feature is their biggest fault, because of the very opening and closing action, it's nearly impossible for the panes to … [Read more...]

You spend an entire afternoon cleaning out your garage or storage shed, tidying things up, making a few repairs around the house, and throwing junk garbage into the curbside pickup bin. After a few hours, that bin is more than full, so you start bagging what's left over. Before you're done, though, there's entire shelves of paint, thinner, and lacquer cans, and it’s the last bulk trash to go. … [Read more...]