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Worn-out tubs often still work perfectly well long after they’ve lost their luster. Chips, scratches, stains, and dullness can all leave the fixture looking less than its best. Professional refinishing isn’t an option for every tub, but painting will work for most finishes. Ceramic or porcelain can be particularly tricky to paint, but it’s feasible with the proper preparation…

Hardwood floors make a statement in any room, which is why so many crave this design trend. However, hardwood requires proper care to keep them looking nice for years. If you’re remodeling and you happen to find old hardwood under the carpet, consider yourself lucky! Restoring old hardwood floors can be a lot to take on, but the outcome…

Ceramic tiles can look great for decades without damage, but it only takes a dropped cup or sudden shock to leave a tile cracked and badly chipped. Small cracks and chips can be filled and covered with paint, but the only permanent fix is to replace the damaged tile entirely. It’s easy enough to carefully remove…

Tile floors are durable and easy to clean, but they can start looking a little boring after a few years of use. If you have a tiled area that could use sprucing up, painting is one of the fastest and most affordable ways to change the floor. However, it’s not the easiest or longest-lasting way to…

Paint rollers may all look similar, but even just a quarter-inch of thickness can make a big difference in the finished surface. The handle and base of the painting tool are known as the roller cage. Your roller needs to fit on the cage you choose, and it also needs to match the surface you’re painting…

Whether you just bought a new TV, are setting up the perfect home theater, or just rearranging the living room, mounting a television on the wall comes with many benefits. It can free up space on the floor, reduce potential damage from children and pets, create a cleaner look for your living space, and have better…

A thick layer of sparkling white snow covering your roof might look pretty, but it puts a lot of strain on the structure due to its weight. There’s also a good chance that melting water trapped by the snow above will leak into your roof rather than dripping off. If you live in a cold…

Ice and freezing temperatures can be a problem during the winter months. Potentially dangerous when accumulated on driveways, steps, and walkways, ice can cause slips, falls, and accidents that can put a real dent in your winter. Aside from shoveling, scraping, and sanding, ice melt is one of the most common ways to deal with slippery and icy…

Security lights are ideal for brightening up the exterior of your home and illuminating obstacles and pathways that could pose trip hazards. They’re also recommended to help you see any potential intruders or wild animals that might be roaming around in the dark. Security lights come on automatically when there’s movement outside, but that very feature can…

While you’re making that checklist for the holidays, better add something else. It’s time to prepare your home and yard for winter. We’re not just talking about hauling away the last of the leaves and moving plants indoors. Winter-prep also includes protecting your trees from the cold and sunburn. Yes, trees can get a sunburn. Fortunately,…