Cleaning your vinyl gutters is a simple do-it-yourself task. It takes just a few basic supplies and a couple hours. It might not be a lot of fun, but keep in mind that it goes a long way in preventing damage to your home. Over time, leaky or overflowing gutters can destroy your foundation.
1. Gather Your Supplies
You’ll need a few tools to complete the task. Gather a ladder, a bucket or tarp, some sort of scooping device, gloves and the garden hose. If the gutters are really clogged or dirty, you might want to rent a pressure washer, which costs about $100.
2. Remove Loose Debris
Start by removing large branches and twigs. Then scoop out leaves and small debris into a bucket. (The other option is to place a tarp beneath your ladder and just drop the debris onto the tarp.) The gloves will come in handy here – they’ll protect your hands from cuts and scrapes.
When you’re setting up the ladder, don’t forget to rest it against the house, not the gutters. The weight of the ladder can damage vinyl gutters.
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We have all experienced the problem of a small room, and more often than not, it is used for storage or a guest room in which little thought is put in, as the room looks so small. Even though there isn’t much that can be done about the actual size of the room, you can create the appearance of a bigger room using a few simple design tips.
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The summer months are the perfect time to clean out the closets in your home and have a garage sale. Selling the things you no longer need not only helps you get organized, but it also provides a little bit of extra cash. That’s money you could use for a family vacation or to help pay off a debt. If you are planning a garage sale in the near future, keep these simple steps in mind.
1. Remember, it’s hard work. A successful yard sale is no easy task. It will take a lot of work, not only the day of but in the days leading up to the sale. You’ll need to choose what you are going to sell, price things and then decide what you’re going to do with things that don’t sale.
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Now this is what we call color! How does this stained glass wall inspire you to get bold and bright colors into your home?
Warm Up the Mood With These Cool Outdoor Lighting Ideas
When it comes to a good time, everyone knows that when the sun goes down the party heats up. So, don’t let a lack of light drive the party indoors. With the right kind of lighting you’ll be able to add the ambiance and energy that will keep the party going till the break of dawn.
Recycled Wine Bottle Tiki Torch
Don’t toss all those empty wine bottles after your next get together. Repurpose them by making them into the coolest tiki-torches on the block. All it takes are some empty wine bottles (have your friends help you empty them), a few pieces of hardware, and tiki fuel. Start the project in the afternoon and you’ll be basking in their glow by sunset. Wine bottle tiki-torch.
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It’s spring and it’s warming up fast. Now it’s time to warm up the grill, break out the lawn furniture, and begin moving outdoors to spend more time on the deck. I’m sure many of you have already begun doing this and to make sure you get the most out of your deck this summer, here are a few tips to keeping it looking good and remaining part of your outdoor living space.
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In the interior design world, many home improvement enthusiasts want to be trend setters. How amazing is it when guests compliment you on your choice of décor and enquire as to where you got those gorgeous accessories from? But when you reply with a huge chain store you secretly know that you’re probably one of thousands of homeowners to display that particular accessory. There’s something more exciting about being the only one to have a certain accessory, receiving compliments makes you feel more of a trend-setter than a sheep!
So how do you go about accessorizing your home to ensure its unique? A spark of creativity can help you on your way to having that dream home that turns others green with envy! [click to continue…]
