If a recent thunderstorm left your plumbing and home in a mess, clean and unclog your vent stack. Heavy rain and strong winds can wash or blow leaves, dirt and paper down your home's vent stack. Sometimes, animals seek shelter inside your vent to escape the harsh weather. When any of these problems happen, the debris blocks the flow of air in the vent stack and plumbing lines, as well as creates a foul smell in your house.
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After securing all of the building permits and giving your team a pep talk, you might be ready to throw up that temporary construction fence and break ground on that new project. However, that simple fence might be able to do more for you than you think. Here are two great products that can improve your construction fencing, so that you can keep your work site clean, safe, and functional:
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Trees provide a lot of benefits, but they can also play havoc with paved surfaces. If your tree-lined, asphalt-paved, parking area has developed a large crack and shows signs of mounding, it's likely a tree root has forced the pavement upward. Below is how you can remove an offending tree root and repair the asphalt surface:
Tools and materials needed
Circular saw with continuous diamond blade suitable for dry cutting
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The United States government has not yet banned asbestos as a construction material, despite the evidence that the material can cause life-threatening cancers and diseases. Nonetheless, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has implemented several regulations that control how workers and consumers should deal with material in existing properties.
It's often complex and time-consuming to completely remove asbestos in an apartment, so many owners decide simply to paint over asbestos surfaces.
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When it comes to buying new windows, price and aesthetics might seem like the two most important features. However, if you don't look for functional windows, you might regret your decision as soon as those new panes are installed. Here are two upgrades you should ask about, and how they can make your life a lot easier:
1: Windows That Are Easier To Clean
If you are like most people, you might feel like you have to choose between your own personal safety and sparkling clean exterior windows.
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