Author: YouRepair
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Contractor Licensing
Contractor Licensing Whether you are a Contractor or a Consumer the Licensing of Building Professionals is a process that benefits everyone. Here we will provide information on how to apply for a contract or check to see if the contractor you hire is licensed. Licensing assures that professionals have undergone a process of verification. For…
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How To – Painting Wood Doors
With proper maintenance a wood door can last as long as metal alternatives. As with any other painting project prep work is 70% of the job. The actual painting of the door will not take long but you should follow a few basic steps to get the best finish. First you must decide if you…
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Shingling Roofs – Shingle Materials Estimation
When you are working on a roof you need to determine how many squares or 100 square foot sections of shingle that you will need to purchase. There are two methods to estimate the amount that you will need. The first is to actually get up on the roof and measure the actual square foot…
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How To – Reclaiming your Lawn from Weeds
Whether it got that way by your own neglect or you are moving into a new home with a weed covered lawn there are some simple steps you can take make your yard the envy of the neighborhood. First thing to do is get a Soil Sample test. Almost every decent garden center can take…
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Preparing Concrete Floors for Tile or Wood Floors
When installing Ceramic Tile or wood floors you always want your substraight to be level and without bumps. Although Mortar and Mastic will provide you with a little bit of leeway it is best to remove any high spots with a hand or electric grinder. The choices you have in tools include a hand grinder…