If you can see a fair amount of thatch (the dead, straw-like stuff that is often tangled near the grass roots) you will need to rake it out before you attempt any other lawn care projects. Above all, when using fertilizer, be certain to read the directions thoroughly!If you need to re-seed (sometim…

Without annual maintenance, your air conditioning doesn’t operate at its peak efficiency and is more likely to lead to expensive repairs down the line. Some maintenance checks require a professional, so have one come out every 2 to 3 years to check the coolant level and electrical parts.Outside1. …

The purpose of foundation vents is to allow passing air to carry moisture out of crawlspaces. Except in particularly dry climates, that often isn’t ample. Even in warm hot summer months the humid moisture laden air will condense on the cooler foundation walls, pipes, ductwork, and even the undersi…

A painting question submitted to house-painting-info.com concerning a poor paint job.

The effects of this bad paint job is runs, sags and bubbled paint. You have two options to fix this problem, sanding the paint smooth or replacing the siding.Original post by Head Homeboy

A painting question submitted to house-painting-info.com concerning a bad paint job.Original post by Head Homeboy

Years ago my ex-husband and I lived on a houseboat.  considering our water pipe ran along a dock, we had to keep an eye on the pipe in the winter…..whether it got too cold, we would shut the water off at shore and empty the water in the pipe so as to prevent it from freezing.  On borderline cold…

Any suggestions?â€? — Laura and Bill ANSWER: You might consider climbing plants such as Carolina Jessamine, creeping fig, bougainvillea, climbing roses, climbing hydrangea, clematis and trumpet vine for the fence itself, next add some containers of smaller growing plants (up to 4 feet in height wit…

You spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Sometimes you want a new look, but redesigning a kitchen can be extremely expensive. An alternative to redesigning the kitchen is to re-face your kitchen cabinets.
Your kitchen’s best look
Since the kitchen is an important focal point in your home, you alway…

Crowder Painting has painted almost every type of building in the Colorado Springs area from 300,000 sf. retail stores to large Victorian homes.Original post by Head Homeboy