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How To Get Going At DIY Home Improvements
Improving your home can be quite exciting! Maybe fix, replace or freshen-up something! However, if
you do not have the right advice or information, this can be very stressful for all involved. This article
contains a number of tips to help you and your household make a success of that home improvement
project.
Gutters
If you have decided to do your own repainting of your home's exterior, remember to paint surfaces
from the top down. Begin first with the gutters. The fascia boards, and the eaves of your house. When
this part is finished, work your way downward to the main surfaces. You can save yourself a
considerable amount of time by using a high-quality 4-inch brush. Check often for drips and streaks
since they are more difficult to clean up after the paint is dried.
Make sure that you clean your downspouts and gutters at least a couple of times per year to prevent
costly damage to your home. Overflowing gutters can actually cause water to leak onto interior walls,
and gutters clogged with pounds of wet leaves may buckle under the weight. This is especially
important in autumn, when leaves are shedding rapidly from the trees.
If you have a leaky roof, some of the first places you should look for the culprit would be skylights,
around the chimney, wall step flashings, and low spots. The next place to look would be the gutters!
Damaged gutters are often the cause of a leaky roof because the water will run directly down the
exterior of the house.
Chimney
If your chimney is dated back 100 years or more, you may want to consider replacing it. An old
chimney becomes hazardous and decreases your homes efficiency as well. They can become
cracked or clogged causing issues if you wish to use it, while more of your home's heating and air can
escape through an old chimney.
There are three materials and home improvements that will stand the test of time for your hard
earned dollar. Pine or oak hardwood floors, Ceramic tile and chimney additions will all last
approximately 100 years or more. This means that you and your family will never have to deal with
that upgrade or improvement again.
If your chimney is dated back 100 years or more, you may want to consider replacing it. An old
chimney becomes hazardous and decreases your homes efficiency as well. They can become
cracked or clogged causing issues if you wish to use it, while more of your home's heating and air can
escape through an old chimney.

2. Roofing
Suppose you are planning to replace your roof and are considering using either shingles or metal
roofing. Which is best? You need to take into account the pitch of the roof. Either material will work on
a steep pitch, but for a low pitch roof you should use metal roofing. Shingles will always leak.
Replacing a roof can be one of a homeowner's biggest expenses. Get estimates from at least three
roofing companies and be sure to check their references. There are many options for new roofing
material, including lightweight tile and metal roofs, in addition to the more traditional wood shake and
composite shingles. A good roofing contractor will help you decide.
One type of roof vent you can use with metal roofing would be one made of ABS plastic. They
normally come in the same color of the metal you will be using. They are easy to install with metal
screws and stand up well when you are considering the elements.
Maybe you're not looking to knock down walls in your home. Perhaps you only want to put in new
carpet or change the light fixtures. No matter what you're planning to do, however, you need to be
skilled at it so that things go smoothly. Use the tips you've read here to assist you in the home
improvement process.
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