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  • Power miter saw in a woodworking shop.
    Home Exteriors Home Interiors Workshop

    Cordless Miter Saw Tour & Video Demo

    BySteve Maxwell September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    In the final analysis, do-it-yourself success comes down in part to tools, and chopsaws (also called miter saws) make building projects more fun and more productive than most others. If you’re thinking of tooling up to build your DIY skills,…

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    Home Exteriors

    “What’s Better Fiberglass or Organic Asphalt Roof Shingles?”

    BySteve Maxwell September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Planning a new asphalt shingle roof? The question I answered from a subscriber may help you get a better roof in the end. QUESTION: Two of the three roofing contractors quoting on my reroofing job strongly recommend fibreglass shingles. The…

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    Home Exteriors Home Interiors Outdoors

    What Homeowners Should Know About Pest Control Product Safety

    BySteve Maxwell September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Walking down the pest control aisle at any home improvement store reveals dozens of products, sprays, baits, granules, foggers, each promising to solve a slightly different problem. That variety often leads homeowners to treat these products as interchangeable, grabbing whatever…

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    Home Exteriors Home Interiors Outdoors

    How Thibodaux Homeowners Can Protect Utility Areas From Pests

    BySteve Maxwell September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Utility spaces rarely get a second thought until something goes wrong. The area behind the water heater, the gap where a pipe enters through the foundation, the narrow space around the HVAC unit, these spots sit quietly in the background…

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    Articles Not Categorized Home Exteriors Home Interiors Outdoors

    Are Stink Bugs a Risk to Pets Around Grand Rapids Homes?

    BySteve Maxwell September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Every fall, Grand Rapids homeowners notice the same seasonal visitor working its way indoors: the brown marmorated stink bug. These insects show up on window screens, cluster near doorframes, and occasionally drop from ceiling fixtures at the most inconvenient moments….

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    Home Exteriors Outdoors

    How Routine Exterior Repairs Can Reduce Pest Access Around Greensboro Homes

    BySteve Maxwell September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    Most homeowners think of exterior repairs as a matter of curb appeal or general upkeep. Replacing a section of siding or recaulking a window frame feels like routine maintenance, not pest prevention. Yet many of the small defects that go…

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    Home Exteriors Home Interiors

    Bringing Your Space to Life: Why You Should Consider BELK Tile Glass Tile

    BySteve Maxwell September 19, 2026September 19, 2026 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Okay, so let’s talk about something that honestly doesn’t get enough credit—glass tile. Have you ever walked into a kitchen or bathroom and just thought, “Wow, this feels fancy!”? Nine times out of ten, it’s the tile. BELK Tile is…

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    Home Exteriors Home Interiors Workshop

    STRIPPING PAINT: Safe and Effective Methods

    BySteve Maxwell September 19, 2026September 19, 2026 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Got old paint to remove? It’s probably got lead. Read Steve’s three-step paint stripping process that will get the job done safely.

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    Home Exteriors Home Interiors

    FREE DOWNLOAD: “How to Fix Wet Winter Windows”

    BySteve Maxwell September 19, 2026September 19, 2026 Reading Time: 1 minute

    One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on the inside face of windows. Every winter for a couple of decades I’ve heard from distraught people wondering what to do to stop water from trickling down…

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  • Close-up of foggy window frame repair.
    Home Exteriors Home Interiors

    GOT FOGGY WINDOWS? Q&A About the Cause & The Fixes

    BySteve Maxwell September 19, 2026September 19, 2026 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    QUESTION: What kind of tradesperson fixes failed window seals? My windows are foggy between the panes with moisture but I don’t know who to look for to fix them. ANSWER: This is a common problem, but I’m not aware of any…

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  • INSIDE THE BOX: Benefits, beauty & tricks of outdoor gardening with pots, planters & hanging baskets
    Home Exteriors Outdoors

    INSIDE THE BOX: Benefits, beauty & tricks of outdoor gardening with pots, planters & hanging baskets

    BySteve Maxwell September 19, 2026September 19, 2026 Reading Time: 9 minutes

    There’s more to gardening than digging a hole in the ground and planting something. Pots, planters and hanging baskets add a lot to gardening results. Check out how Mary and I do container gardening at our place on Manitoulin Island.

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  • Person cleaning floor with mop and vacuum.
    Home Exteriors Home Interiors

    How to Protect Your Bond With the Right Cleaning Approach

    BySteve Maxwell September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Moving out of a rental property in Australia involves more than packing boxes and handing back the keys. One of the biggest concerns for many tenants is getting their rental bond back without unnecessary disputes or deductions. While normal wear…

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