These are some of the best Home Do-It-Yourself Tips I find on the internet. Many of them are from a favorite publication I get called Family Handyman.
Each month I get tips sent to me and wanted to share these with you.
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These clever hacks will help you all around the house!
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Wood Putty vs. Wood Filler: When To Use Each
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Why You Need to Wrap Your Car Key Fob in Foil
Prevent car theft by wrapping your car key fob in foil. Yes, that’s right — a piece of tinfoil can stop your car from getting stolen.
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NEVER Put a Soaked Phone In Rice — Do This Instead
Before you concede to spending a load of cash on a brand-new phone, try one of these solutions that can help dry out your phone, and save you from that all too familiar feeling of dropped-phone dread.
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Why It’s a Good Idea to Do This BEFORE Winter
Why you might see plywood on top of these units.
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I Saw This Oven Cleaning Tip, and I’ll Never Clean Another Way Again
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Cleaning Glass Shower Doors — What You Need to Know
A certified House Cleaning Technician shares everything you need to know about how to clean glass shower doors — and keep them sparkling.
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How To Get Rid of Pet Hair in Your Home Quickly and Easily
Learn how to get rid of pet hair and prevent it from accumulating on furniture.
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Do You Own One of These Tools Worth Big Bucks?
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If You See a Boot on a Fence, This Is What It Means
You probably won’t guess this.
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Paint Trim or Walls First? This Is the Correct Answer.
Should you paint trim or walls first? Professional painters share their secrets for producing a great-looking interior paint job. The work will go faster with less hassle too.
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How Many Security Cameras Do I Need? A Home Security Expert Answers.
Get the security camera coverage you need, indoors and outdoors, with these tips.
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11 Money Wasting Car Repairs You’re Better Off Skipping
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A Pro Electrician Would NEVER Do This In Their Own Home
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If Your House Doesn’t Have This Feature, It’s a Deal Breaker for Homebuyers
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8 Projects Realtors Recommend Before Showing a House
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How to Clean Your Baseboards Quickly and Easily
Cleaning baseboards is easy. We’ll show you how to clean baseboards quickly and efficiently.
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The Legal Dos and Don’ts of Homemade Security Systems
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How to Remove a Stripped Allen Screw the Easiest Way
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Backlit Kitchen Counter Tops Are the Trendiest Kitchen Look Right Now
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5 Hacks for Finding Studs Without a Stud Finder
Need to find a wall stud but don’t have a stud finder with you? Try one of these hacks.
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NEVER, Ever Pressure Wash These 13 Things
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HOAs Aren’t Going Anywhere, and They’re Making It More Expensive to Own a Home
Thinking about buying a home in an HOA community? Before you decide, learn how rising fees, strict rules, and unexpected fines might make homeownership more expensive than you anticipated.
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If You See a Car Tire That Isn’t Black, This Is What It Means
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10 Things You Should Never, Ever Put in the Washing Machine
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Can My Neighbor Point Their Security Camera at My Backyard?
Have you asked yourself this question? We consulted a lawyer for the answer.
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12 Best Wall Shelf Ideas To Add Style and Storage to Any Home
We’ve got some spectacular wall shelf inspiration for you.
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The 5 Worst Things to Throw in the Recycling Bin
Don’t make the mistake of throwing these items in your home recycling bin.
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NEVER, Ever Do These Things to Your Home
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Flood vs. Homeowner’s Insurance: Know the Difference Before Disaster Strikes
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Car Hacks That’ll Make Driving So Much Better
Whether you’re gearing up for a road trip or just want to make your daily commute better, these car hacks will improve your drive.
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This Is How Often You Should Restart Your Phone
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Why You Should Never Use This Terrible Material
Plus, five alternatives to use instead!
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POPULAR COLLECTIONS
How to Build Deck Stairs the Correct Way 
11 Tips on How to Grout a Backsplash
How to Remove Burn Marks from Clothes
What Is the Best Flooring for a Basement?
How to Make Safe Wire Connections
How to Clean Quartz Countertops
Get Rid of Creeping Charlie
Also known as ground ivy, Creeping Charlie can wreak havoc throughout your lawn and garden, forming a dense mat and smothering other plants. Treat the invasive yard nuisance with a roadleaf herbicide, making several applications over the course of several weeks. Another solution is to properly mulch garden beds.
How to Get Rid of Annoying Houseplant Gnats
How to Tighten a Chainsaw Chain Correctly
Flashing a Deck Ledger Board on Vinyl Siding
How to Tune Up a Lawn Mower in 3 Easy Steps
What is Enamel Paint and Where to Use It
How to Clean Butcher Block Countertops
Upgrade Your Furnace Filter
Your home’s forced-air heating or cooling system helps to control dust
by filtering the air. A standard cheap fiberglass filter protects your
furnace from large dust particles and provides maximum airflow, but it
does little to reduce household dust. More expensive pleated filters
usually provide a good balance between cost and filtration efficiency.
These filters trap 80 to 95 percent of particles 5 microns and larger.
Your Garage Door Might Seem Secure, but It Can Be a Security Weak Spot
Pairing a Heat Pump with Furnace: What to Know About Dual-Fuel Systems
Master the Art of Cutting Plexiglass in 8 Steps
Your Garage Door Might Seem Secure, but It Can Be a Security Weak Spot
Pairing a Heat Pump with Furnace: What to Know About Dual-Fuel Systems
Master the Art of Cutting Plexiglass in 8 Steps
How To Remove a Stopper From the Bathroom Sink
Most Common Kinds of Flashing and How They Work
How to Build a Giant Garage Cabinet Yourself
Remove Stains
If there are stains on the seats or on the carpet (and we guarantee
there will be, especially if you have kids!) try this homemade solution.
In a spray bottle mix two cups of water, one cup of vinegar and about a
tablespoon of dish soap. Spray the solution on the stains and let it
sit for 15 minutes. Then wipe clean with a wet cloth.
Car Polish vs Car Wax: The Differences, and Why It Matters
If You See This Warning Sign, Your Fuel Filter Needs Replacing
How To Install Plumbing for an Ice Maker
Fix a Sinking Home Air Conditioner Pad
The concrete pads under home air conditioner and heat exchanger units
tend to settle over the years. As long as there’s no strain on the
copper coolant tubes and electrical lines, and the unit stays dry and
level, it’s OK that the pad has sunk. But if it continues to sink and
pulls the lines tight, or if water puddles around the unit, you’ll need
to fix the sinking air conditioner pad.
If Your Basement Smells Funky, Try This
What To Know About Moles in Your Yard
How To Edge a Flower Bed or Walkway
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Please think of the Shaw Team for all your Real Estate needs. If you have been thinking about buying or selling a home, this market has gone crazy. The homes we’ve listed in the last several months have sold in 2 days. If you’re thinking of selling, call us for a free market report on your home. If you’re thinking of buying a home and don’t think your credit is good enough, contact us. We can set you up with lenders than can work with you to improve your credit score enough to qualify for a mortgage loan.
We love referrals. Please refer your friends, family members, enemies, disgruntled neighbors (we’ll help them move away from you), anyone who needs help with a real estate transaction.
John and Diane Shaw,
Licensed realtors in the state of Iowa with Keller Williams Legacy Group.
(319) 722-1240 or (319) 361-7607.
John.Shaw@kw.com / Diane.Shaw@kw.com
https://theshawteamrealtors.com/
