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Home hacks including DIY organization, storage solutions, cleaning tips and beyond.
How to Know to Repair or Remove Your Air Conditioner
Over time, an air conditioning system ages and suffers from issues, such as unwanted noise and poor performance. For many homeowners, though, deciding whether to have an AC repair or a replacement is hard to do. If you’re in the same boat as they are, you might want to know which route may be the better one to take. So should you repair or remove your air conditioner? Let’s discuss it in the following.
By Jennifer Grachova7 years ago in Lifehack
Pipe Lining 101
If you have a serious problem with your sewer pipe line, you’ve probably heard about trench-less pipe lining. Even so, you may be wondering whether it is a good fit for you or if it is a good way to replace a faulty sewer line. When it comes to pipe lining, here’s what you need to know.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Lifehack
3 Steps to Take to Successfully Remodel Your Home
Home renovations can be costly and time-consuming, and they can throw your life into disarray until they’re completed. The secret to reducing stress during a remodel is to prepare beforehand so you know what to expect, what you’re getting, and who you’re working with.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Lifehack
Cracked Pipes? Here Are Four Types of Sewer Lining You Should Know About
If you’ve ever had cracked or leaking pipes, you know what a big ordeal it can be to repair them. In some cases, you’ll end up having to replace all your sewer lines and completely wreck the area around them. This can mean removing landscaping, demolishing walls, or in some cases, busting up concrete. But if you have recently noticed some leaks, you may have a better alternative. Sewer linings can help you repair your cracked pipes without a complete line replacement and without destroying any surfaces surrounding them, and there are four types that you can use to get the job done.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Lifehack
Your Life, Your Personality, and Your Home's Decor
Your home is a reflection of your personality and your values—or, at least, it should be. When we don't feel in control of our spaces, it's easy to get stressed out. But when we over-design our spaces and make them feel more like museums than homes, things aren't much better. The key is to balance our personal tastes and preferences with the proven interior design techniques that create beautiful and useful spaces. Let's talk about injecting your room with personality—the right way!
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Lifehack
Home Trends that Are Trending for a Reason
Housing trends center around creating healthy and connected living spaces while including technological advancements. By considering the trends, you’ll be living in a home that is likely to have better resale value while increasing your overall comfort.
By Indy Summers7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Fix Your Leaky Hose Bib
At one time or other, we’ve all been assaulted by an errant spray of water from a leaky hose. You go to turn on the faucet and it seems like half the water goes shooting out from around the connection instead of down the hose as it should.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Lifehack
5 Must-Do's for First Time Homeowners
Owning a home for the first time is an exciting, yet stressful experience. Because buying a home is so expensive, it’s worth taking steps to make sure everything is done correctly and won’t end up costing you more in the long run. With that in mind, here are some important things to consider when you settle into your new home.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Lifehack
10 Tricks That Will Cut Chore Time in Half
No one likes to have to clean their house, but your home won’t be livable if you don’t. Besides, a grimy home isn’t exactly the most relaxing thing to arrive to after a hard day’s work. The same can be said for dirty dishes, gross laundry, and unmade beds.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Lifehack
Ten Shortcuts for a Clean-Feeling Home
Mom's on her way in twenty minutes—you have time to scrub the bathroom! And then you glance back at the clock. Not twenty minutes—five. How are you going to make your home feel clean in five minutes? Or, it's organizing time and you're completely stumped. How do you make it look good?
By Brynne Nelson7 years ago in Lifehack
15 Surprising Things You Can Do While Still Being a Clean Person
Someone once told me that I would be perfect if I could keep things clean. And while that's definitely not true, it is a testament to just how sloppy and messy I have been at many times in my life.
By Brynne Nelson7 years ago in Lifehack
