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eavestrough leaks steve maxwell home improvement
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Eavestrough leaks: Two options to solve back-of-trough issues

Got water dripping down behind your eavestrough? Here are two solutions.
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Homeowner Helpers: Make your dryer safe from fire

Simple, regular maintenance can prevent a fire in your clothes dryer.
early summer home maintenance
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Homeowner Helpers: 6 early summer home maintenance tasks

Tackle one a day to make your home maintenance a lot easier.
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driveway sealer enhances curb appeal
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Homeowner Helpers: Driveway sealer enhances curb appeal

Sealing your driveway is a DIY project that boosts the look of your property.
outdoor painting steve maxwell
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Outdoor painting: 3 keys for best results

Getting long-lasting results is about more than just applying a good paint.
six July maintenance tasks
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Homeowner Helpers: Six July maintenance tasks

Checking on pesky critters and five more household tasks for July.
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cleaning your kettle descaling mineral buildup
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Homeowner Helpers: Cleaning your kettle

From our Homeowner Helpers file, here’s an easy way to descale your kettle.
storm damage to your home
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Homeowner Helpers: How to check storm damage to your home

Here's what you need to know about checking for storm damage to your home.
get rid of ants steve maxwell
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How to get rid of ants

What you need to know to identify them, get rid of them and keep them from coming back.
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Semi-annual roof inspection
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Homeowner Helpers: Semi-annual roof inspection can save you money

A visual inspection of your roof now could save your money and headaches in the future.
replacing a furnace steve maxwell
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Replacing a furnace: How (and when) to choose wisely

Are you considering replacing your gas furnace? Steve Maxwell shares tips for making an informed decision.
Homeowner Helpers: Caring for your wood furniture
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Homeowner Helpers: Caring for your wood furniture

How to clean, protect and repair your wood furniture.
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maintaining your lawn mower
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Homeowner Helpers: Maintaining your lawn mower

Lawn mower maintenance is an easy DIY job when you know how.
tree sap Steve Maxwell home improvement advice
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How to remove tree sap from wood, clothes and vehicles

Got tree sap oozing from wood, falling on your car or getting on your clothes? Here’s how to get it off.
2024 waste depots ottawa ousehold hazardous waste paint cans
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2023 waste depots set for household hazardous items

One-day drop-off depots organized by the city are set to resume.
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tiny house steve maxwell
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Tiny house case study: A cottage that rises from the ashes

When fire destroyed their seasonal cottage, this couple rebuilt with a year-round tiny house.
Homeowner Helpers maintenance tasks for May
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Homeowner Helpers: Top spring maintenance tasks for May

Maintenance now pays off big time when the weather turns steamy.
Homeowner Helpers Preventing a flooded basement for $250
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Homeowner Helpers: Preventing a flooded basement at little cost

Keep water out of your basement with these 10 top tips.
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