Author: YouRepair
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Removing Stains from Carpet or Furniture
It dosen’t matter how careful everyone tries to be… the fact is there will always be accidents but a few simple tricks should let you keep your sanity. The most important thing is catching the stain as soon as you can. 1) Blot the area with a dry towel as soon as you can to remove the…
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Flooring and Asbestos what to look for
Many older floor materials contained asbestos as a strengthener. It was used in a similar way that glass fibers are used in Fiberglass but unfortunately we have later found that asbestos can cause serious health problems. For remodelers there seems to be no field test that we can use to findout if the tile we…
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Removing Tile Adheasive from Wood Floors
Too often people will try to cover up or quick fix a wood floor problem by sticking asphalt or adhesives backed tiles down. When the house is sold the headache of removing the cheap tile job and repairing the wood floor is handed to the new owner. To restore the floors finish you first have…
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Air Cleaners and Purifiers Home and Personal
There are a variety of air cleaning systems that can help you make the air you breath cleaner and healthier. When used in conjunction with green home building methods humidifiers, dehumidifiers and heating and cooling systems you can dramatically improve your living area and your health. So, lets take a look at some of the…
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Buying Guide – Dehumidifiers Selection and Operation
There are many reasons that you may need to use a home Dehumidifier including both comfort and to reduce the growth of mold. In this HowTo we will cover some of the features that can help you make your purchase decision and cover some of the operation and maintenance considerations. How Does a Dehumidifier work?…