1. Don't Give Up! You Can Finish Your Home Improvement Project
Home improvement is not just a hobby for the mechanically-inclined. Projects to repair or improve
your home can have serious benefits beyond making your house a nicer place to live. Home
improvements, when executed well, raise the value of your property. This article will give you a few
tips to get the most out of your next home improvement project.
Check with your local fire department to determine what you can, or cannot store in your garage.
Storing combustible materials (such as gasoline or used oil) is usually prohibited. Fire departments
can restrict the storage area in your garage to prevent fires or make it easier for them to control it.
Roofing
Roofing
Metal roofing can be made of many different types of metals. Some of the choices you have when
deciding are steel, zinc, copper, stainless steel, and alumninum. All of these have their pros and cons
and you should look into each one of them to make an informed decision.
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.
Gutters
Gutters
Use an old, dirty paint roller to clean the gutters on your house. The old paint roller that you have
deemed unusable will quickly and easily clean your dirty gutters. Attach the roller to an extended
handle. Then simply remove debris and leaves by sliding it along the gutter.
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.
Chimneys
Chimneys
Things like gutters and chimneys are forgotten about when most people are making home
improvements. It is essential to make repairs if necessary. Maintenance such as chimney sweeping,

2. gutter cleaning and checking downspouts will prevent costly damage from leaks or water damage that
you may not notice until it is too late.
Although it can be tempting to continually put off home repairs, or hire a professional to do simple
repair work and, in doing so, rack up a costly bill, most people are amazed to discover how easily and
readily they are able to do basic home repair work and maintenance themselves.
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