Archive for the 'Home Improvement' Category
How To Re-Grout And Caulk Bathroom Tiles
August 26th, 2010 categories: Home Improvement
Over time, the grout in a shower can become dirty and discolored, and start to separate from its grout lines. This is a potentially dangerous condition for a home because broken grout lines allow water to seep into the walls, which can then lead to the growth of mold spores.
Fortunately, keeping your grout in tip-top shape is simple.
In this 2-minute video, you’ll learn how to clean the existing grout in your shower and to prepare for a new coating. You’ll also learn how to replace its caulk.
The video’s tips include:
- Why you should remove excess grout diagonally with a sponge
- How to protect your tub from damage while the re-grout is in process
- Choosing the right caulk for the job
The North American Tile Cleaning Association also offers helpful grout-cleaning advice. Visit their website at http://www.tilecleaning.org.
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How To Replace Your New Home’s Deadbolt Locks
June 1st, 2010 categories: Home Decor, Home Gadgets, Home How To, Home Improvement, Kitchen Gadget
After moving into a new home in Knoxville , you should immediately replace its deadbolt locks. It’s not just the home’s former residents that have the key, after all, but so might a relative, a friend, a neighbor, a dog-walker, and others.
You may call a locksmith for the job, but you can save some money if you can do-it-yourself.
In this detailed, 2-minute video, you’ll learn how to remove and replace a deadbolt lock using nothing but a Phillips screwdriver and a deadbolt from a hardware store. It’s a simple project that requires little mechanical skill.
And one that can make your new home more safe.
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