How to Install a French Drain

Filed under Basements, Concrete & Masonry, Gutters & Drainage, Home Improvement

Footing drains, or French drains, are installed at the base of foundations to direct water that migrates underground away from the structure.
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How To Clean a Chimney

Filed under Cleaning, Concrete & Masonry, Heating & Fireplaces, Home Improvement

Cleaning your chimney once a year is important to prevent chimney fires.
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How To Lay Paving Bricks or Stones

Filed under Concrete & Masonry, Decks & Patios, Home Improvement, Lawn & Garden

Paving bricks and stones, whether natural or man made, make beautiful and utilitarian sidewalks and pathways.
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How To Install a Crawl Space Vent Cover

Filed under Carpentry & Trim Work, Concrete & Masonry, Doors, Flooring, Green Home Tips, Home Improvement, Insulation, Plumbing, Siding, Walls & Ceilings

If you have not already done so, now is a good time to install your crawlspace vent hole covers for winter.
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How To Repair Ceramic Tiles

Filed under Concrete & Masonry, Home Improvement, Kitchens & Baths, Walls & Ceilings

Whether in the bath, the shower, the kitchen, or any other location in the house, ceramic tiles become loose and fall off any surface over time.
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