Author: YouRepair
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How To – Choosing the right Tile Product
There are many different types of tile products and within each group there are different levels of quality. In this HowTo we will cover the wide range of tile and tile like products from high fired porcelain decorative tile to 4’x8′ sheet tile board. The first thing you have to do is define where the…
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How To – Baby Proofing Your Home
If you are an expectant parent or if you have children in your home it is important to take precautions to make your surroundings safer for kids. This is also important if you often care for a relatives or neighbors children on a regular basis. Probably one of the most important things to do when…
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How To – Cleaning A Main Waste Plumbing Line
In your home there are a variety of different sized waste lines which get larger the closer to the exit point of your home. The waste traps under your sink are two inch lines and fixtures like your toilet and bath tub are between two and three inches in diameter but your main waste lines…
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How To – Intro to Drywall
Most home interiors are now finished with Drywall but not so long ago most homes were finished with either wood paneling or Plaster over lath. So what made the change and what are your choices? The main reason for the change to Drywall was the ease of installation. To install plaster over a lath base…
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How To – Wood Burning Fireplace Guide
Many older homes and even some new homes have wood burning fireplaces. For most of the year they are not much more then decoration but for those few months in the winter they can add warmth and pleasure to your home. One of the biggest concerns about fireplaces is that you are actually making a…