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0 6 Tips On How To Drill Into Concrete Without a Hammer Drill

Learn how to how to drill into concrete without a hammer drill

Drilling into concrete without a hammer drill can be done, but it will not be an easy task. Ideally, to drill into concrete you would want to use a hammer drill, but unfortunately we don’t all live in an ideal world. So we do what we can with what we’ve. If all you have on […]

0 Pole Building Prices Per Square Foot: Here’s What I Paid

pole building and pole barn prices per square foot

Question: What are pole barn construction costs per square foot? Answer: $18.86 per square foot. Keep reading for more details on the pole building I’m using to get this number from. Whether you’re researching pole barn construction in Michigan or pole buildings in Washington state, you probably just want to know how much does […]

0 DIY Rat Repellent: Easy Tips For The Clever Homeowner

easy diy do it yourself home made rat repellent tips

We humans have been battling rats since forever. Rats want what we have…shelter and food. So the rats move in, and we do everything we can to get rid of them. As a homeowner, a rat infestation is the last thing we want, or need. If you’ve ever found rodent droppings or bags of food […]

0 Know When To Close Crawl Space Vents

when to close crawl space vents know and learn when and how

It’s estimated that over 76 million homes in the US are built with crawlspaces. Chances are, your home has a crawl space. Knowing when to close crawl space vents is something we as homeowners should all be aware of. Houses are designed with crawl space vents for very specific reasons. Having an understanding of when […]

0 Find The Main Water Shutoff Valve Location: A Guide For Beginners

Main Water Shutoff Valve where to find and how to locate

One of the first things we as homeowners and even renters need to know is to where and how to shut off the water to our house. It’s critically important to take the time today to find out where the main water shutoff valve location is to your house. Believe me, the last thing you […]

0 How to Easily Read a Tape Measure And Understand Tape Measure Increments

To be a successful and confident homeowner, it is crucial to understand how to read even the smallest tape measure increments on the tape measure. The humble tape measure. The most basic and utilized tool you should have in your homeowners tool box. Unfortunately, many of us don’t know how to properly read a tape […]

0 Find Wall Studs With Ease

Wall studs can often times be a pain to find. Below are a few tricks you can use to find those phantom studs with ease. What are wall studs? Your house (most likely) is built with wood frame construction. Meaning, the bones of your house are wood. And on those bones are sheets of […]

0 How To Keep Mirror From Fogging

It happens to all of us. You step out of the shower and walk over to the mirror. But the mirror is completely fogged up. You wipe it with a towel, but it doesn’t matter…the mirror fogs up again right away. How do you keep your mirror from fogging up? I’m not sure about […]

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