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What to Do If You Have an Ice Buildup on Your Roof?

When ice builds up on your roof, it could lead to water leaking into your attic and the rest of your house. It could destroy your insulation and finished ceiling. You want to catch it before it causes any serious damage. Here’s what to look for and how to deal with snow and ice damming on your roof.

How to Clean Your Chimney

Do you have a woodstove in your home? If you do, this is a really important skill to learn. Creosote build-up can be a fire hazard and you don’t want to take that chance. Doing this once or twice a year, yourself, can not only save you money and keep your family safe. Here’s how to go about cleaning your chimney.

And cleaning the interior chimney stove pipe is just as important . . .

How to Choose the Right Caulking

We’ve talked a lot about caulking, but do you know which caulking or silicone to use for each job? Choosing the right sealant can definitely prevent having to fix it again in a few months. Here’s what you need to know.

How to Change Your Furnace Filter

When was the last time you had a look at your furnace filter? This is something you should do at least every couple of months. Especially if you live in a high-traffic area or have pets, where it can get pretty dirty, pretty fast. Here’s what you need to do.

How to Clean Your Furnace Vents

You could hire a duct cleaning company to do this job, but it’s pretty expensive. If you want to clean your vents yourself, it’s really not that hard. You’ll probably need a shop vac as they are powerful enough to get the job done.

How to Caulk Your Bathtub

Here’s everything you need to know about caulking your bathtub. In this video, I’ll tell you which types of caulking and tools work the best and give you application tips. Let’s get to it.

How to Change Your Shower Head

If you’re showerhead is clogged, it may simply need to be cleaned. An easy way to do that is to soak it in vinegar. However, if it needs to be replaced, it’s quite a simple task. Here’s how to do it.

How to Caulk a Sink

In this video, I’ll show you how to caulk a sink. I’ll give you some tips to make the job easier, get a nice even line, and make sure no water gets in.