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Can You Lay Sod Over Existing Grass? (Resod A Lawn)

Growing up in a house with a nice yard, I appreciate any homeowner that can maintain a plush green lawn. My dad took care of most of the lawn work like over seeding, buying soil and watering the lawn...

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How Can I Appeal My Property Tax Assessment? (Save Money)

You can appeal your property tax assessment to save money on property taxes. Your tax assessment is used solely to determine the taxes to be paid on the property but doesn't necessarily accurately...

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How To Clean A Range Hood Filter (Kitchen Fan)

The range hood or exhaust hood is the apparatus that sits above your stove that typically includes a fan and lights for cooking. Depending on where you live, a kitchen fan is likely the minimum that...

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How Often To Change A Furnace Filter (MERV)

Photo: A brand new furnace air filter on the left and a dirty filter on the right. How often to change a furnace filter depends on many factors. Your furnace filter is an important but often...

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How To Flush A Water Heater (And How Often)

I had to replace our home's rental water heater around the 14 year mark - which is within range of its lifespan - after the bottom of the unit rotted out, gave way and started leaking on the floor of...

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How To Secure A Door From Being Kicked In

Is your front door at risk of being kicked in by a thief? It might seem counter-intuitive but thieves do often enter a home through the front door even though it tends to be the most visible entry...

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From securing your home from theft to increasing safety for you and your family both indoors and outdoors, we have it covered to help Make Your Home Safer! We have experience as home and condo owners as well as both tenants and landlords on four continents so we've seen and learned a few things along the way that we'll share on this website!

Did You Know….

…the small gaps you see on the exterior of your brick home every so often are called weeping holes. So while you might think the builder forgot to put cement in between some bricks, it was done on purpose. It allows water and moisture from behind the brick wall to drip out if necessary.

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