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Home Repairs & Maintenance Articles & How-to Resources

Though built to last decades, your home requires regular maintenance and repairs. Whether the forces of nature, wear and tear, or malfunctioning of mechanical systems, knowing how to fix home HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, or appliance problems is priceless. Browse our list of repair articles and troubleshoot any issues. Visit the following link for other home and gardening tips, articles, and how to guides.

How to Repair Torn Drywall Paper

September 28, 2019 By homeandgardening

Torn drywall paper repair

Avoid lumps, unwanted textures, and an ugly surface from appearing in your drywall repair job. By following some simple steps, you can get your wall looking like no damage ever happened. homeandgardeningguide.com gathered information and step-by-step instructions on how to … [Read more...] about How to Repair Torn Drywall Paper

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Exterior Home Repair – Vinyl Siding

May 30, 2019 By homeandgardening

Home exterior vinyl siding in need of repair

When your weather damaged vinyl siding has your home looking rundown, you could call an expensive handyman or follow these easy DIY tips to restore your home. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and other extreme weather conditions can damage your vinyl siding, allowing moisture in your … [Read more...] about Exterior Home Repair – Vinyl Siding

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Your Home Preparation Checklist Before Leaving on Vacation

December 6, 2017 By homeandgardening

Home preparation safety checklist before leaving on vacation

Going on vacation is much more than booking a flight, hotel, or planning a road trip and the itinerary. There are a few things that need to be addressed at home before your departure. This article directly addresses what to do for short-term vacations (1 week or less), but … [Read more...] about Your Home Preparation Checklist Before Leaving on Vacation

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5 Maintenance Tips for Wooden Fences

October 31, 2017 By homeandgardening

Throughout the year, wooden fences take a beating from mother nature. They are susceptible to rising and lowering temperatures, rain, severe weather, and even bug infestations. Replacing parts or the whole fence can get very expensive very quickly, not to mention being a time … [Read more...] about 5 Maintenance Tips for Wooden Fences

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7 Summer Maintenance Tips for Every Homeowner

August 28, 2017 By homeandgardening

Roof gutters and downspouts being cleaned and maintenanced

Keeping your home functioning optimally year-round requires a bit of planning and effort. For the summer months, those preparations begin in the spring. The following seven summer preparation tips will help you get the most out of your home, while conserving energy and even … [Read more...] about 7 Summer Maintenance Tips for Every Homeowner

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