Networx Team

Networx Team

Our brilliant staff of writers who make up the Networx Team have written over 300 articles for Networx.com. They have written many articles about a great variety of home improvement topics that range from do-it-yourself tricks to advice for hiring contractors. For instance, in their article “What to Ask Before You Hire a Home Improvement Pro” (https://www.networx.com/article/what-to-ask-before-you-hire-a-pro), they provide readers with suggestions about the types of questions they should ask contractors before signing the dotted line, such as if they are licensed, insured, if they have specific specialties, training, references, if a permit is required, and what the estimate will cost. They have also written valuable information about hiring a handyman, such as that which can be found in their articles entitled “Hiring a Handyman to Fix a Door” (https://www.networx.com/article/handyman-to-fix-a-door) and “Hiring a Handyman For Plumbing: What You Need to Know” (https://www.networx.com/article/handyman-for-plumbing).

They have also written about articles answering common homeowner questions such as whether concrete or asphalt is better for driveways (https://www.networx.com/article/concrete-or-asphalt) and whether or not a subfloor (the underlying support structure for most types of flooring) needs to be replaced (https://www.networx.com/article/do-i-need-to-replace-my-subfloor).

Have questions about cleaning? The Networx Team has got you covered! The Networx Team has written a multitude of articles about cleaning, such as their articles about cleaning with salt (https://www.networx.com/article/cleaning-with-salt), washing skunk smell out of clothes (https://www.networx.com/article/how-to-wash-skunk-smell-out-of-your-clot), cleaning with Ajax vs. baking soda (https://www.networx.com/article/green-cleaning-baking-soda-vs-ajax), among many others.

If you’re having trouble with pests, the Networx Team also has a wide selection of articles for pest control, such as how to deal with carpet beetles (https://www.networx.com/article/carpet-beetles), carpenter ants (https://www.networx.com/article/carpenter-ants), brown recluse spiders (https://www.networx.com/article/brown-recluse-spiders), drywood termites (https://www.networx.com/article/drywood-termites), fruit flies (https://www.networx.com/article/fruit-flies), and much more.

Check out more articles below!

What Causes a Tripped Breaker?

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Source: Flickr - kalleboo If the circuit breaker in your home trips, restart it by flipping the tripped switch to the off position and then back to on. If your breaker trips...

Polished Concrete Floors

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

View additional images at concreteperfection.net Concrete polishing is used more for commercial flooring than residential flooring, but polishing is quickly becoming more popular...

Christian Brothers Cabinets/flickr

Cost of a Laundry Room Remodel

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

More and more homeowners are renovating their laundry rooms these days, with a focus on appliance and flooring upgrades. And it’s no wonder – why treat the laundry room...

Concrete Countertops: Pre-cast vs. On-site

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Learn more about custom concrete countertops from concrete specialist Fu-Tung Cheng at builderonline.com Concrete countertops let the homeowner control much of the creation process,...

Decorative Concrete Kingdom/flickr

Stamped Concrete

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Are you looking for an easy, economical finish for your driveway, patio, pool deck, or even an interior floor? Consider stamped concrete. Stamping is a popular new technique which...

Concrete Countertop Style and Design Options

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

concretedecor.net The options are seemingly endless when designing your concrete countertop. That is just one reason why you should hire an experienced concrete artist or contractor...

Xenon Bulbs

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Xenon light bulbs are commonly used for automobile headlights. However, did you know that energy-efficient, long-lasting xenon light bulbs are also excellent for home lighting use?...

Water-Based vs Solvent-Based Concrete Dye

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

concretedecor.net Water-based and solvent-based are the types of concrete dye used to deepen the color of stained concrete. There are several differences between these two, the main...

Is There Affordable Eco-Friendly Roofing?

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Photo: DolfinDans, Flickr.com When you're looking for eco-friendly roofing, a major factor is the durability of the material. The longer-lasting it is, the less waste will be created....

Unscrambling the AFUE Mess: Which Boilers Waste Energy?

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Those little yellow AFUE rating labels stuck on new boilers lead to inaccurate claims. Most conventional boilers claim to be high efficiency because their AFUE (government) efficiency...