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!

Decorative Garage Door Hardware

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Garage Door Hardware from Wayne-Dalton Handsome garage doors are the perfect complement to your home. But don't forget the finishing touch! Decorative garage door hardware add extra...

Should a Painter Have a License?

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

When you're having your home painted, it’s important to hire only topnotch contractors. Whether you’re painting a fence or changing the entire look of your interior, you...

Basic Plumbing Tips for Homeowners

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Dishwashers, Ice Makers and Washing Machines Run your dishwasher and washing machine at night or at off-peak times to conserve water temperature and pressure. Check all supply hoses...

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Silk Faux Finish

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

A silk faux finish isn't complicated to apply, but it does take time — 3 days' worth, in fact! To create a successful silk faux finish, you'll need one day for the base coat...

Custom Iron Garage Doors

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Dynasty Iron Doors Custom iron garage doors may very well be the most unusual and elegant of all types of garage doors. Dynasty Iron Doors is the exclusive manufacturer of iron...

PVC Pipes

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes are a combination of vinyl and plastic. This pipe type is used in almost 75% of U.S. sanitary sewer pipe systems and has replaced the use of cast iron...

Stenciling Design Ideas for the Bathroom

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Decorating a bathroom offers a wide array of style choices. From fun and whimsical to sophisticated to feminine and frilly, every bathroom's decor is a unique reflection of the...

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Pros & Cons of Pocket Door Installation

Posted by Networx Team | Mar 21, 2010

Usually used in the home's interior, pocket doors are doors that “disappear” into a special crevice inside the wall when opened. They are generally top-hung and slide along...

Get Your Chair Rolling Smoothly

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 24, 2010

When your favorite wheeled desk chair stops rolling smoothly, don't panic. Here's a simple, low-tech DIY fix you can try -- guaranteed easy peasy. Cleaning the casters is key Clean...

Paint Your Fridge Handle

Posted by Networx Team | Nov 24, 2009

Is your refrigerator handle looking less than its best? A discolored, yellowing handle tends to make even the nicest fridge appear tired, old and downright dirty. But don’t fret,...