Category Archives: Exterior Preparation

How To Clean Your Air Conditioner

Posted on April 22, 2013 by handymanmatters.com

Air conditioners are like anything else – they need to be properly maintained and kept clean if they’re going to run at their maximum potential. The problem is many people forget to do this with their A/C units. Continue reading →

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DIY Home Repair Tips for May

Posted on April 15, 2013 by handymanmatters.com

May – the tail end of spring and the precursor of summer – is the time when homeowners really need to kick their home DIY projects into high gear. With mild weather and sunny days, it’s the perfect time to take care of smaller outdoor tasks that aren’t ideal to handle in winter. Continue reading →

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Sealing Cracks in Concrete

Posted on October 10, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

With winter well on its way, it’s time for many homeowners, especially in Denver and other high altitude or high latitude areas, to start thinking about getting their homes ready for colder weather and everything it brings. Continue reading →

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Tips on Securing Your Home

Posted on May 14, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Your house is your home, your fortress of safety. It’s a place where you keep your most important belongings: your checkbooks, your jewelry, your heirlooms, your important documents and, most importantly, your family. There are simple things you can do … Continue reading →

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It’s Annual Fence Fix-up Time

Posted on April 26, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

If you’ve watched home improvement shows that focus on “curb appeal,” you know that a coat of paint or stain on a fence can make a huge difference in the attractiveness of your home. But visual appeal isn’t the only … Continue reading →

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Tips to Keep Your Trees Healthy

Posted on April 23, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Trees and plants are living things just like ordinary humans and they not only need attention from time to time, but they also need the proper care and protection that enables them to live longer, healthier lives. Trees and landscapes … Continue reading →

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Home Staging for a Fast Sale

Posted on April 16, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Home Staging is the art of decorating a home to sell quickly and for top dollar. So, let’s transform your home in order to attract as many potential buyers as possible. Number One Rule: De-Clutter • Collect all those items … Continue reading →

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Decorative Concrete Resurfacing

Posted on April 13, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

A concrete driveway has become an essential part of the landscaping plan that imparts an inviting image. The wide variety of texture, color, and patterns of concrete available today has elevated the driveway to the status of a landscape design … Continue reading →

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Economical and Efficient Patio Ideas

Posted on April 6, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

It doesn’t make any difference what season it happens to be with imaginative patio designs your outdoor living space can still be a cozy dinning or entertaining place anytime of the year. Patio ideas might be ordinary or opulent based … Continue reading →

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How to Insulate Garage Doors

Posted on April 5, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Many new garage doors offer good insulation built in. But less expensive doors and older garage doors lack insulation. Without proper insulation, the house will lose a staggering amount of heat out the garage, even with the doors closed. When … Continue reading →

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