Costco is giving away free Home Improvement resource guide books, called the Household Almanac. There is a chapter on various home improvement projects for the do-it-yourself home owner.
These are tried and true tips to save you time and money. From How to measure a window for blinds to prepping a surface for painting. This book is a great resource to have around the house.
There are also tips for going green around your house - such as recycling old carpet. Carpet recycling is a little known way to do your part to reduce waste. Currently, only N6 Nylon carpet can be recycled. For more information on recycling carpet or buying recycled carpet, check out www.carpetrecovery.org.
Happy Home Improvements!
Billy Thompson
Owner, Billy Did It
Monday, June 16, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Keep Your Deck Looking Great
Summer is a great time to do maintenance on your deck. In Richmond, we
are out of the rainy spring & we often have a few day stretch of
dry, warm days. This allows time for the deck to fully dry out between power washing and sealing. It also allows for quick drying on the sealer itself. Try to get your deck washed & sealed early in the summer, before temperatures get too high. In very hot temperatures the sealer can dry too quickly, making it difficult to apply evenly.
Follow these steps to keep your deck looking great:
1) Have it professionally power washed. This will clean up years of dirt & help to return the wood to it's original color.
2)Next, have the deck sealed. The best types of sealers come with a 5
year warranty. They cost a little more, but are worth the price.
Sealers come in various color options to suit your home.
are out of the rainy spring & we often have a few day stretch of
dry, warm days. This allows time for the deck to fully dry out between power washing and sealing. It also allows for quick drying on the sealer itself. Try to get your deck washed & sealed early in the summer, before temperatures get too high. In very hot temperatures the sealer can dry too quickly, making it difficult to apply evenly.
Follow these steps to keep your deck looking great:
1) Have it professionally power washed. This will clean up years of dirt & help to return the wood to it's original color.
2)Next, have the deck sealed. The best types of sealers come with a 5
year warranty. They cost a little more, but are worth the price.
Sealers come in various color options to suit your home.
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