A deck is an invaluable feature at any home, especially when you enjoy outdoor living or entertaining. However, the elements can cause issues that interfere with enjoyment and safety of the space. Unwanted intruders are also a potential danger. Consider the following tips to help keep your deck safe, secure, and disaster-free:
Reduce slips on steps. You don't want a friend or family member to take a nasty tumble on a slick deck; be sure to protect them underfoot with treads on pressure-treated or other slippery surfaces.
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If you have an unfinished basement, you may not go down there on a daily basis. If this is the case, you can easily miss some of the more subtle signs that water is leaking into the base of your structure. You don't have to have pools of standing water to have a moisture problem.
Few things can threaten your home as much as moisture. Even small amounts of water can lead to mold and mildew forming and insects like termites forming colonies in your support beams.
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Stucco is a popular material used as an exterior and interior wall covering. It is durable, can be painted in any color, and also provides some extra insulation for the home. If you have stucco and it has suffered a crack or other damage, making repairs is easy if you follow these steps.
Prepping The Stucco
Stucco is repaired by making a patch to cover the damaged area. You can purchase plain white stucco mixture and then choose a matching pigment to add to it in order to ensure that the color will match what's already there.
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Wooden window sills are an important stylistic element of any window. At the same time, a window sills ends up being used to set plants, sodas and other objects that ultimately damage the sill. Fixing your window sills is not very difficult, but it is vital to the style and functionality of your entire window. If the sill is warped or water damaged, the window sash will not have a flat surface to close on.
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Every time you use your garage door, you place normal wear and tear on its components. There are parts of your garage door that you will replace from time to time to keep it working in its best condition. As you learn what these parts are and why they need replaced, you can be better prepared to maintain your garage door so it lasts for many years.
Springs
The springs on your garage door are responsible for allowing the door to open and close smoothly, whether you open your door manually or with a remote.
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