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I have listed some of my favorite web sites below. Neaternest – At Neater Nest we believe that homes are meant to be lived in and we’ve got the banged up baseboards to prove it.  Every family deserves a space in which to grow and thrive. It’s our mission to support and empower you to […]

Home Maintenance

Door Fixes

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Fixing those annoying door problems.

Great Web Sites

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I have listed some of my favorite web sites below. Neaternest – At Neater Nest we believe that homes are meant to be lived in and we’ve got the banged up baseboards to prove it.  Every family deserves a space in which to grow and thrive. It’s our mission to support and empower you to […]

Drain Cleaning and Maintenance

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Drain Maintenance Drain cleaning is not a pleasant task, but a necessity if you want to keep your drains running clear.  Set up a regular schedule to flush your sink drains.  Monthly flushing should be sufficient, depending on your type of cooking.  If you cook with a lot of oil more frequent flushing is recommended.  […]

Garage Door Maintenance

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Most of our homes have an overhead garage door.  Yours may be one large door or one or two smaller doors.  Regardless of size, the maintenance is the same.  Attached to most of the doors is an electric opener to open and close the doors with a press of a button.  The maintenance for the […]

Identifying Roof Damage to Shingles from Storms

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It is not uncommon to have severe hail storms in the Denver, Colorado area.  Many homeowners wonder if the hail has damaged the composition/asphalt shingles on the roof.  How do you determine if you need to call a roofing company or your insurance company to check for roof damage? Look in your gutters on the […]

Roof Maintenance

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Have you ever had the roof on your home checked?  If you have not, I suggest you do so.  Ideally a roof should be checked annually and after every major storm event.  Just because you have not seen or had a leak, does not mean there are no problems or potential problems up there. There […]

Gutters & Downspouts

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The gutters on the eave of your roof are designed to collect the water from the roof and direct it to a proper location.  The downspouts connected to the gutter drain the water away from your home.  Have you ever cleaned the gutters out?  Many homeowners do not think about that until they have a water […]

Sealants

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With spring or summer can come the rain showers.  Showers means water on your home and water is a serious threat to your home if it is not properly addressed.  For this post I will be referring to exterior bulk water and helping control it with caulking (or sealant).  Bulk water is not condensation or […]

Plumbing

Converting a Tub Drain to a Shower Drain

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We removed our bath tub in the main bath to replace it with a shower.  The tub had a 1 1/2″ drain line.  The code requires a 2″ drain for most shower drains, based on the gallons per minute of your shower head.  Not wanting to go through that issue, I decided to put in […]

Faucet Removal and Replacement

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Faucet Removal/Replacement If you have decided to replace your kitchen faucet, see the section for disconnecting the water supply lines.  You only need to disconnect the lower portion of the supply lines at the shutoffs.  Once those are loose, you need to disconnect the attachment(s) nuts.  Depending on the brand of faucet, you may have […]

Faucet Repair

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Faucet Repair Many of today’s faucets have a cartridge for the single handle kitchen faucet and some of those cartridges seem to cost as much as a new faucet.  Add the cartridge cost to the cost of a trade professional and it is costly.  If you like your faucet, I recommend replacing the cartridge.  If […]

Drain Cleaning and Maintenance

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Drain Maintenance Drain cleaning is not a pleasant task, but a necessity if you want to keep your drains running clear.  Set up a regular schedule to flush your sink drains.  Monthly flushing should be sufficient, depending on your type of cooking.  If you cook with a lot of oil more frequent flushing is recommended.  […]

P-Trap Removal

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P-Trap Removal Is the sink full of water?  If so, you need to remove the water from the sink before proceeding.  Otherwise, you are going to get a bath when you remove the trap! Tools needed: Bucket to fit under the trap Rags to soak up any excess water Gloves to protect your hands.  I […]

Garbage Disposal

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Garbage Disposal Your garbage disposal is designed to grind food waste.  Only put down the disposal what it is designed to have.  Remember most of the sewage can end up in water sheds or your septic tank and leach field so be kind to the environment.  Please, do yourself a favor and read your owners […]

Electrical

Light Switch Replacement

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Light Switches Single pole, three-way, and four-way switches.  With repeated use, light switches can become defective.   To replace any of these, you need to have the same type as what you are removing.  This also refers to the amp rating of the switch; 15 amp or 20 amp.  First step is to remove the […]

Exhaust Fan Installation

Exhaust Fan Installation

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Our basement bathroom did not have an exhaust fan.  Since the ceiling was drywall and the basement completely finished, this made installation more of a challenge.  The primary decisions I had to make were where in the bathroom ceiling to install the fan and where to exhaust it outside.  Part of the ceiling in the […]

Lighting Removal/Replacement

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Lighting Fixture Removal/Install If you want to change your lighting, most fixtures can be easily replaced.  Visit a lighting or home improvement store to see the various selections.  Most fixtures will come with installation instructions.   Be sure to thoroughly review these instructions.  The more complex the fixture, the more difficult the installation can be.  […]

Drains

Converting a Tub Drain to a Shower Drain

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We removed our bath tub in the main bath to replace it with a shower.  The tub had a 1 1/2″ drain line.  The code requires a 2″ drain for most shower drains, based on the gallons per minute of your shower head.  Not wanting to go through that issue, I decided to put in […]

Mechanical

Exhaust Fan Installation

Exhaust Fan Installation

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Our basement bathroom did not have an exhaust fan.  Since the ceiling was drywall and the basement completely finished, this made installation more of a challenge.  The primary decisions I had to make were where in the bathroom ceiling to install the fan and where to exhaust it outside.  Part of the ceiling in the […]

Web Sites

Great Web Sites

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I have listed some of my favorite web sites below. Neaternest – At Neater Nest we believe that homes are meant to be lived in and we’ve got the banged up baseboards to prove it.  Every family deserves a space in which to grow and thrive. It’s our mission to support and empower you to […]