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Hire a pro rather than power washing from a ladder.

Tips for Power Washing

Posted by Cris Carl | May 04, 2012

If you are starting to spend more time outside or you are preparing to sell your home, you may start to notice the layer of grime on your home or decking. To save time and energy, power...


Philip Schmidt (the author) is pictured here fixing a doorknob.

How to Fix a Doorknob That's Come Loose

Posted by Philip Schmidt | Mar 04, 2012

Reaching to open a door and having the knob actually come off in your hand is like a scene out of a silent movie, but it's something many of us have experienced. When this happens,...


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We Tested It: Black Tea Glass Cleaner

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jan 26, 2012

Do-it-yourself cleaning and cosmetics have kind of become my obsession my hobby. I think about how I used to slap down my cold hard cash for all those creepy chemicals, those toxins...


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Fixing Drafty Windows the Common Sense Way

Posted by Kevin Stevens | Dec 20, 2011

It's simple, but often ignored advice: Fix your drafty windows. You're paying for heat. Do you want to see your money drift out the window? I don't think so. I'll explain the easiest...


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Best DIY, Earth-friendly Glass Cleaners

Posted by Philip Schmidt | Oct 24, 2011

I don't do windows. Unfortunately, neither does my wife. So we have ample opportunity to test any number of homemade glass cleaners (and you're welcome to come over and try some, anytime)....


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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Posted by Philip Schmidt | Oct 05, 2011

With the days of watering, weeding and mowing behind you, getting ready for the colder months ahead is like packing for a long, well-deserved vacation. (At least that's how some of...


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Weatherizing for Less Than $150

Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Aug 08, 2011

Weatherizing your house improves the likelihood of maintaining a steady temperature inside your home. John Krigger and Chris Dorsi, nationally recognized experts in the field of energy...


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Window Washing Advice from a Window Washing Expert

Posted by Cris Carl | Jul 25, 2011

Washing windows, especially the exterior of upper-story windows, is a perennial household challenge. Vlad Agapov, of Quality Cleaning and Remodeling in Greenfield, MA, offers some...