The color of your walls sets the tone for your room, that’s why color is so important! Using bright colors you can create a fun social space, using cool colors you can make a relaxing spot to hang out in, while neutral colors ooze elegance. This guide will explain the effects colors will have on …
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Garages have a tendency to become cluttered quickly. It doesn’t take long for stored items to pile up and take over any workspace you may have once had. Not only is a cluttered garage frustrating to look at, it can also become a breeding ground for unwanted critters such as mice, spiders, and insects that prefer …
If we asked all those of you who own a home to rank the top three most dangerous and tedious chores specific to home and not apartment owners, gutter cleaning would surely be in the top three list for most of you. That’s because it’s a messy job, it’s completely unsanitary, and it poses a …
Gutter guards prevent your gutters from clogging with leaves and debris. It’s important to keep them clear for multiple reasons. Firstly, all that piled up dirt is unsanitary and can cause mold and mildew issues indoors and outside. Secondly, prolonged clogs will damage the structure of the gutters and maybe even your house. But choosing …
Keeping your gutters clean of debris is one of those necessary evils that accompany home-ownership. Not only does it save you time and money by keeping to a cleaning schedule it also helps you avoid any serious problems down the road. Clogged gutters can back up water and place unneeded stress along your roof edges. …
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Rain gutters are one of those things you don’t notice until they’re broken or missing. Gutters protect your home from water damage by directing water away from the walls. Sounds simple enough, yet rain gutters come in a variety of materials and designs, each with different features. We’ll help you dig through the options, so …
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Wintertime means beautiful snowfalls, warm nights bundled up near a fireplace, and lots and lots of ice. Dealing with ice and snow can be a bummer in the wintertime, but you don’t have to let all of your fun winter plans slip away, or your family slips, for that matter. Learn how to use ice melt …
If you live in a colder region and have a roof, then ice dams are probably a concern. As it happens, most of the BYB team also live in cold-winter areas and face the same battle against ice- and water-damage each year. We’ve pulled together all the best professional tips, our own experiences, and some …
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Magnesium chloride vs calcium chloride: which one is the better ice melt for you? The answer to the magnesium chloride vs calcium chloride questions is not always the same. Depending on the weather patterns where you live, and the building materials that your sidewalks, driveways, and porches are made out of, there are numerous factors that go …
Keeping up with annual chores can be daunting if you don’t have an organized action plan. Since maintenance is ongoing, it’s easy to get lost or fall behind schedule. However, regular home maintenance will protect your wallet from costly repairs in the future. To make life easier, we’ve created an easy-to-follow monthly task list so …