Home Maintenance

Can I Paint My Wood Paneling?

Yes….please do! 🙂  I will qualify that with it depends a little on the paneling but if it is the large sheets from the 60's and 70's usually yes.  Paneling...
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Two closet makeover tips

My two pieces of advice are to add automatic lighting to your closet if you don't already have it, and to consider hiring out the reorganization of your closet. Don't...
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Controlling Window Condensation

The bottom line is that there are only two variables to window condensation: indoor humidity and window temperature. To prevent condensation, these need to be controlled.
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Troubleshooting Furnaces: A Short Video Primer

In this video I cover the most basic things to check when troubleshooting a furnace that has stopped working, and I discuss some common error codes that furnaces may give.
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Q&A: Heat Exchanger Cracks and Carbon Monoxide Myths

I personally think that the HVAC businesses have a great scam going by locking-out people's furnaces without any measurable evidence that the CO levels are above normal.
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Forgot to Winterize Your Outside Faucet(s)? Here’s what to do.

Did you forget to winterize your outside faucets this year? It's not the end of the world. Here's what to do now:
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Energy Fit Homes… a new standard for energy efficiency in existing homes

400,000 + Minnesota Homes Have Inadequate Insulation New energy efficiency standards for existing homes are being set in Minnesota through a new program called Energy Fit Homes. The HERS energy...
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How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 8: The Furnace

To inspect your furnace, start by taking a look at the filter and replace it if it's dirty.
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