It would be amazing if all you needed to prep your home for fall was hang a wreath and light a bunch of pumpkin spice candles. While yes, those are a crucial part of getting ready for the change of seasons, there are more important (and not exactly fun) preparations that come with being a homeowner. Consider this everything you […]
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by: HHHRVA April 2020 WOW, we are living in some crazy times right now aren’t we? We can ALL say that we have never experienced anything quite like this. It’s unprecedented and affects everyone and all facets of everyday American life. We all need to find ways to apply our individual skills to the issue
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Handy Home Helpers RVA March 2020 Spring is the perfect time to clean, maintain and upgrade your home. You need to counteract the wear and tear caused by the previous season if you want to avoid problems for the rest of the year. What tasks should you prioritize, though? These are some of the must-do
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Cold, Colder, Coldest: How to Prevent Frozen Pipes It might not be New York or Michcigan, but Virginia can be one cold state in the winter time. But it can also be abnormally warm?! It’s that very nature of unpredictability in the extremes that make Virginia a state not to be reckoned with in regards
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December 6, 2019 Handy Home Helpers RVA and Expert Electric Christmas is just around the corner and, with all of the joy that comes with decorating and preparing for the holiday season, it can be easy to forget about some of the safety standards that would not be overlooked at any other time of year.
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Handy Home Helpers RVA Nov. 24, 2019 The Family Handyman offers 10 hints and tips that will make your holiday decorating faster, easier, as well as safe and fun! Another Helpful Handy Post from RVA’s Handy Home Helpers by Kathy Van Mullekom
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Corey – October 29, 2019 If your toilet is always running, then it can disrupt your conversations. It can also make it harder to hear the TV. On top of all that, it will run up the water bill. All of these situations are incredibly frustrating. So if something is wrong with your toilet, it’s time to
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by Corinne Rivera You found a buyer for your house…but the dreaded home inspection revealed that the roof isn’t up to par. Now, the buyer requests that you get it fixed before closing. No biggie, you tell yourself. You call up your handy neighbor to see if he knows anything about roofs. Good news—he does! He’s over
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1. Have a list of contractors Locate the names and numbers of several local general contractors, store them on your cellphone and keep a list in a safe place in case your cellphone is out of service. 2. On call When locating local general contractors, check their websites for 24-hour emergency service phone numbers. It’s a
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By Len the Plumber: It’s happened to everyone: You turn on the water in your sink, shower, or tub and instead of flowing down the drain, it begins to back up. After seeing countless commercials for liquid drain cleaners, your first thought is to reach for that bottle of thick blue liquid with scary-sounding chemicals
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