Roof replacement is one of the most costly upgrades in home improvement. Before you spend the money, you should know how long a roof would last. The lifetime of a roof depends on a variety of factors, the most important of which is the material used. In this guide to lifespans, we’ll tell you what …
How long does a water heater last? These things are hardly affordable, so this is a valid question you should consider when looking for a new one. It is important to understand that there are two main types of water heaters, each with a different lifespan. There are tankless water heaters and tank storage water …
Although the stereotyping of linoleum flooring as being dated and belonging to your grandma’s kitchen does exist, we think the generalizing is in itself obsolete. If you like retro linoleum for your classic kitchen, or modern linoleum with all its up-to-date advantages, linoleum flooring has gotten a bad reputation and we think it’s time to …
Having a clothes dryer in your home is a great convenience, and more and more people are doing laundry at home. However, laundry rooms and spaces are often tucked into small or tight areas. This means there is often not a great deal of space to vent your clothes dryer, and fitting vent pipes into …
Stud finders are one of the most overlooked tools that homeowners only remember when they absolutely need it. And what’s even sadder for this tool is the fact that many people still prefer to knock on the wall and “listen for the stud.” This technique is not recommended. You’re going to end up wasting more …
Benchtop planers, also known as thickness planers, are box-shaped power tools with spinning blades inside that allow you to change the thickness of a piece of wood. Two or three high-speed blades within the device cut off tiny layers from the top of the workpiece by passing the wood through the planer. You can strip …
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