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If your composite door is leaking, chances are – the dirt is blocking drainage holes and preventing the water from getting out of your home. In case there is an issue with weather gaskets or seals, or both, water may be leaking into your home. You should double-check on the seals and if they are in place.
Yes, vinegar is a mild acid that kills 82% of mold species. It's often used as a natural and nontoxic alternative to cleaning chemicals when it...
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Block the Holes With Mesh or Chicken Wire Try to avoid using caulk or plastic or paper to block rat holes; the rats will easily chew through these...
Read More »Composite doors are so sleek, highly secure, very low-maintenance, energy-efficient, and offer great performance overall. Yet, does it mean installing a composite door provides a 100% worry-free experience? Well, not exactly, mostly depending on who you buy from and who installed the door for you, but that is a whole another story. We got several calls in the past few months and talked to people who had their composite doors leaking. They asked questions such as “why is my composite door leaking”, “do composite doors have drain holes”, etc. Today, we are making the answers to these and similar questions public.
steel door A steel door is your best bet if security and durability are top priorities. Steel units are stronger than wood or fiberglass doors, and...
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Cost of Constructing Barns Made of Poles vs. However, steel frame barns are also 60% less expensive than traditional methods of construction. Even...
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Learn More »While they often cost more than wood, composite materials offer the promise of greater durability and less maintenance. Wood is still the most common choice for deck material,1 but it doesn't last forever. Composites may be more durable, but they might lack the natural look and color you are looking for.
You’ve decided it's time to replace your outdoor deck and you’re ready to take it on as a DIY project, or you’ve decided to work with a licensed and bonded contractor for the heavy lifting. Before you start on such a critical project, it’s important to know that decking options have grown over the last several years, bringing new choices in composite plastic and wood products from which to construct your deck. While they often cost more than wood, composite materials offer the promise of greater durability and less maintenance. Wood is still the most common choice for deck material,1 but it doesn't last forever. Composites may be more durable, but they might lack the natural look and color you are looking for. In June 2016, CBS News reported that while wood products still have a command on the market, composites are growing in popularity. Synthetic wood commands about 16 percent of the $7 billion-per-year deck market and appear to be gaining some traction.2 From cost to maintenance and durability to look, there are many things to think about as you decide between composite or wood for your next deck. Here are some pros and cons to consider before you decide which product to buy.
Peppermint oil, cayenne pepper, pepper and cloves. Mice are said to hate the smell of these. Lightly soak some cotton balls in oils from one or...
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Easy to Use Open the lid, use a paper bowl liner for solid deposits, pull the lever to dump the liner and its contents into the solids container,...
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These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.
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Metal Roofing: Good Installation and Ventilation Means No Condensation. When installed on standard residential construction consisting of typical...
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You must apply for householder planning permission to erect a garden building, greenhouse or shed if: the total area of ground covered will be...
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