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How To Prepare Your Home's Exterior Before You Paint
Posted By: d_giordano ; Category: Home Improvement & Gardening; October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com; Website: www.lowes.com

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Insufficient or incorrect surface preparation is the most common reason for exterior paint to fail. A properly prepared surface gets the best results from your paint project. With some common household items and elbow grease ahead of time, you can save yourself money and frustration in the long run.

Before starting an exterior paint job, eliminate any existing paint problems. Paint that's
How To Clean and Seal Your Deck
Posted By: d_giordano ; Category: Home Improvement & Gardening; October 20, 2008
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If your deck looks a little dingy, cleaning it can help. But to really get your deck in shape, you also need to seal it. Constant exposure to UV rays and rain can cause neglected decks to fade, crack, split and warp. Not only does a properly-maintained deck look better, but it also lasts longer. This is a multi-day project, because there is waiting time between the cleaning and the sealing. You
How To Store and Dispose of Paint Safely
Posted By: d_giordano ; Category: Home Improvement & Gardening; October 20, 2008
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Now that your paint project is over, you're probably wondering what to do with all that leftover paint. You can, of course, save it for touchups later. You could also donate it to local nonprofit agencies, community groups or churches. But if you just want to get rid of it, you should do so in an environmentally responsible manner.
How To Replace a Dryer Vent
Posted By: d_giordano ; Category: Home Improvement & Gardening; October 20, 2008
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Is your dryer vent working properly? Is it safe? A partially-clogged dryer vent can cause your dryer to work harder and use more energy, costing you more money. A vent system that leaks or does not vent outside the home adds between one and two gallons of moisture to the air inside your home for each load of clothes. Excess moisture promotes rot, mildew and the growth of other unhealthy bacteria
How To Prepare for Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Posted By: d_giordano ; Category: Home Improvement & Gardening; October 20, 2008
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When a hurricane threatens, your primary concern is for the safety of your family. But your house is important too, and it requires protection even though you may be evacuating the area. The most important step you can take is to make plans and provisions to protect your home long before hurricane season starts. That way, when a storm does threaten, you can concentrate on the safety of your family