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DIY Concrete Driveway Repair

January 13, 2023 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

a suburban home with a large concrete driveway

DIY concrete driveway repair can fix unsightly cracks in concrete driveways and walkways. It’s a quick repair with the right tools and materials. But it can also be a meticulous task that requires some patience. In this article, you can learn how to extend the life of your concrete and how San Diego Concrete Coating Specialists use the right tools. DIY Concrete Driveway Repair: Getting Started Before sealing concrete cracks, level slabs that aren't even. It's a process of putting something under the lower slab and gently lifting the level of concrete. Lifting and leveling each slab depends on the unevenness of your driveway. Such as slabs with one side crack or whole slabs that have sunk at expansion joints. If you are hesitant to do this job yourself, reach out to Dallas Decorative Concrete or a local concrete specialist near you. Type of Caulk for DIY Concrete Driveway Repair Once the slabs are even, cracks or expansion joints are filled with flexible caulk to stop … [Read more...] about DIY Concrete Driveway Repair

Should You Install A Garden Fence?

November 27, 2022 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

The decision to install a garden fence can be a big one. When it comes to garden fences, there are a huge range of benefits, particularly if you choose a high quality fence panel supplier. A garden fence can be a DIY project, but it takes time and some professional skills. That’s why many homeowners choose to hire a professional company to install a garden fence. Here are some of the main benefits that you may find if you get a fence installed around your property. The benefits range from increased safety to a quieter home. It’s Cost Effective to Install a Garden Fence Garden fences are very cost effective and are generally installed at a very reasonable price. It can be tempting to install a garden fence around your property as a DIY project. But enlisting the help of a trusted fence company is typically a good idea. This will ensure that your fence is high quality, is installed correctly, and will last for a long time. Of course, the price varies depending on a range … [Read more...] about Should You Install A Garden Fence?

Update Bathroom To Add Value To Your Home

October 6, 2022 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

Update bathroom to add value to your home if you want to sell–or even if you are staying put. There are many good reasons to update your bathroom. After all, your bathroom is a home asset. It’s easy to update bathrooms to spruce up your home and add value. If you own a home, it should come as no surprise that restoration and renovation are highly effective in increasing property resale values. But kitchens probably come to mind as the number one possibility for remodeling. Bathrooms are often neglected when it comes to a room remodel. Don’t dismiss the humble household bathroom! Updating this space is one of the easiest ways to add value to your home. And even if you aren’t looking to sell your home, a remodeled bathroom is something you will appreciate every day. Here are three great ways to improve and refresh a bathroom that can be done on a budget. Refresh or Replace the Tiles Your bathroom is a very moist place. Over time, all of this moisture and water can … [Read more...] about Update Bathroom To Add Value To Your Home

Update Bathroom to Add Value to Your Home

September 5, 2022 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

update bathroom featuring new tile floor and new vanity and fixtures

Update bathroom to add value to your home if you want to sell--or even if you are staying put. There are many good reasons to update your bathroom. After all, your bathroom is a home asset. It's easy to update bathrooms to spruce up your home and add value. If you own a home, it should come as no surprise that restoration and renovation are highly effective in increasing property resale values. But kitchens probably come to mind as the number one possibility for remodeling. Bathrooms are often neglected when it comes to a room remodel. Don't dismiss the humble household bathroom! Updating this space is one of the easiest ways to add value to your home. And even if you aren't looking to sell your home, a remodeled bathroom is something you will appreciate every day. Here are three great ways to improve and refresh a bathroom that can be done on a budget. Refresh or Replace the Tiles Your bathroom is a very moist place. Over time, all of this moisture and water can … [Read more...] about Update Bathroom to Add Value to Your Home

Easy DIY Washer Repair Saves $750

July 12, 2022 by Chris Beytes Leave a Comment

easy washing machine repair for kenmore and whirlpool

It's not every day that an easy DIY washer repair saves big money. That's why I want to tell you about my recent appliance win. Actually, it's more like this: I want to BRAG about my easy DIY washer repair win. Our dependable, venerable, 20-year-old Kenmore clothes washer suddenly quit mid-cycle. It threw a breaker in the process, leaving us with a tub full of water and soggy clothes. Not a good thing. I reset the breaker and my trusty washing machine fired back up. But I knew it wasn’t a good sign. Sure enough, once again in the middle of the wash cycle, she quit. This time it wasn’t the breaker. And of course it was Saturday. Plus, I was getting on a plane to Europe the next day. Damn. Easy DIY Washer Repair Continues... I'm thinking it’s the motor or something expensive. Calling around to a few service companies reveals that a visit (not till Tuesday) will be several hundred dollars, plus parts. For a 20-year-old machine!  Which means now my wife and I are … [Read more...] about Easy DIY Washer Repair Saves $750

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