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!

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Hiring a Handyman to Fix a Door

Posted by Networx Team | Mar 31, 2014

A handyman is a person you can hire to perform small chores in and around your property, including such tasks as repairs, installation, and painting. Handymen work either as independent...

Photo: Jesus Rodriguez/Flickr

Carriage Doors Versus Roll-Up Doors

Posted by Networx Team | Feb 16, 2014

If you’ve been thinking about installing new garage doors, consider in depth the appearance and function you'd like your new doors to have. Swing-out carriage house-style and...

Photo: crabchick/Flickr

Benefits of Hiring a Weekly Housekeeper

Posted by Networx Team | Feb 05, 2014

Wherever you live and whatever the size of your home, you may experience challenges when it comes to keeping things organized and clean in your abode. If you find yourself at odds...

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How to Expand a Small Kitchen

Posted by Networx Team | Dec 30, 2013

Kitchens come in all sizes, but yours may have the following hard-to-ignore pros and cons. Pro: it’s tiny and cute. Con: it’s…well...tiny, and you can’t really...

Photo: Seward Construction Company/Flickr

Types of Hardwood Floors: The Basics

Posted by Networx Team | Nov 27, 2013

Having a new wood floor installed in your home (or tackling DIY flooring installation yourself) is an exciting opportunity to customize a special room or area of the house that could...

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Do I Need to Replace My Subfloor?

Posted by Networx Team | Nov 25, 2013

A floor is essential for any room of your house, but what’s underneath it, and why are those components important? The subfloor -- and its overall quality -- is just as important...

Hiring a Handyman For Plumbing: What You Need to Know

Posted by Networx Team | Nov 19, 2013

When you hire a local handyman near you to help you with various tasks around the house and yard -- such as outdoor cleaning, light or fixture installation, or constructing a shed...

Photo: Gregory Garnich/Flickr

Which is Better: Concrete or Asphalt?

Posted by Networx Team | Oct 28, 2013

When you’ve made the decision to put in a new driveway or replace an old one, there are many considerations, including the amount of time the driveway installation will take,...

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What Can Be Done About Driveway Pitting? A Basic Guide

Posted by Networx Team | Oct 22, 2013

Concrete driveway pitting is a frustrating issue for many homeowners. Some driveways begin to pit after a few years, while some show signs of pitting after only a few months. Pitting,...

Cleaning With Salt

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 30, 2013

As an enthusiastic green-cleaning connoisseur, I’ve tried almost every DIY solution on the internet. Vinegar, baking soda, and castile soap are mainstays, but black tea, lemon...