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Many older garages were built much like sheds and pole barns. The studs were set into the soil and siding was attached; if you were lucky, there was a bottom plate that sat directly on the dirt.
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Over 20 years ago, a worker using a backhoe to dig a trench in the Slavic Village neighborhood of Cleveland struck a natural gas line that ran alongside a building.
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Home Repair Resource Center certainly benefits from generous donations given by community residents who believe in our mission, but individual gifts have an even greater impact when they are matched by employer contributions.
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When April showers fall upon your roof, it's the job of your gutters to control and carry away all that water. You can pinpoint problems in your system if you take a few minutes to check the condition of your gutters and downspouts. Your annual spring inspection is a good place to start.
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Most people schedule an annual "spring cleaning" inside their house. However, it's also important to clean the exterior of your house each year, to remove dirt, grit, and other abrasives that can damage siding or masonry.
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Each summer, it's a good idea to inspect the condition of your porch — a part of your house that is particularly vulnerable to attack from moisture and insects. Small problems, if not corrected, can soon lead to more expensive repairs.
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When the winter snows have melted and you can see your driveway again, you might decide it's time to clean the surface.
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If you'll be talking to contractors about a roof replacement, there are a lot of things to consider. In addition to issues like the difference between traditional and dimensional shingles, you should also think about ways to improve your home's insulation and ventilation.
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In most cases, repairing a doorbell is a relatively simple, quick, and inexpensive project. Familyhandyman.com has a good how-to article that will guide you through the process, and there are lots of helpful videos available on the web.
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Lath-and-plaster walls are common in older houses (those constructed from the late 18th Century until the early 1950's, when drywall became the common building technique).
