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GHUT GM Though we're all quarantining at home now, many of us still know remarkably little about the space that occupies so much of our precious time

While the term "bird box" may evoke visions of a blindfolded Sandra Bullock, it may also be an important part of your ho...
02/12/2021

While the term "bird box" may evoke visions of a blindfolded Sandra Bullock, it may also be an important part of your home.

"Bird boxes are located at the corners, typically in the front of your home, as a connection between the overhang of your roof and your home's siding," explains Lynch, who notes that these roofing elements are not actually intended for use by birds, contrary to the name.

Unless you've recently repainted, your home's exterior color could provide some valuable insight into its age."If a hous...
02/12/2021

Unless you've recently repainted, your home's exterior color could provide some valuable insight into its age.

"If a house is painted in browns or yellows, it's likely to have been built in the '70s or early '80s," says Lynch. Meanwhile, if it's painted gray or black, it's more likely to have been built or repainted in the past decade.

"Victorian-style houses, distinguished by a very steeply pitched roof, date back more than a century," explains Lynch, w...
02/12/2021

"Victorian-style houses, distinguished by a very steeply pitched roof, date back more than a century," explains Lynch, who notes that homes with flat roofs are likely to have been built in the 1970s.

Ever wonder why your house in Syracuse has a different roof style than your friend's in New Orleans? It's because of whe...
02/12/2021

Ever wonder why your house in Syracuse has a different roof style than your friend's in New Orleans? It's because of where you live, as different types of roofing are suited for different climates. For instance, gabled or peaked roofs tend to work best in areas where there's snow accumulation so that it doesn't weigh down the roof, while in warmer, drier climates, you're more likely to see flat roofs.

"When we apply shingles to a roof, we actually create a slight overhang so that the shingles jut out a half of an inch,"...
02/12/2021

"When we apply shingles to a roof, we actually create a slight overhang so that the shingles jut out a half of an inch," explains Eamon Lynch, director of warranty service at Power Home Remodeling. In doing so, you're actually keeping wind and water out from under the shingles, keeping the roof intact for longer. And if you want to reduce the risk of problems in your home, make sure to nix these 23 Bad Home Design Choices That Cause Damage.

While they may look like a foundation problem, those holes in your brickwork shouldn't be filled in.Architect Colin Haen...
30/11/2021

While they may look like a foundation problem, those holes in your brickwork shouldn't be filled in.

Architect Colin Haentjens, a designer with The K***s Company, notes that these holes—called "weep holes"—are actually an essential part of brick structures. Haentjens says that between a home's exterior brick and the plywood beneath, "there is an air gap that functions as a rain screen—any moisture that gets behind the brick drains down to the bottom of the wall and out through the weep holes."

"Brass doorknobs will typically disinfect themselves in about eight hours," explains Vancouver-based Realtor Shannon McN...
30/11/2021

"Brass doorknobs will typically disinfect themselves in about eight hours," explains Vancouver-based Realtor Shannon McNulty. "This is because the metal ions in brass and copper are actually toxic to mold, viruses, and other living things." And if you want to keep your home in tip-top shape, make sure to avoid these 23 Common Cleaning Mistakes That Experts Say Actually Ruin Your Home.

While you'll likely find assorted cleaning products under the kitchen and bathroom sinks in most homes, that's not what ...
30/11/2021

While you'll likely find assorted cleaning products under the kitchen and bathroom sinks in most homes, that's not what the cabinet is for. "It's actually designed to be able to access the plumbing in case of leaks," explains Robert Taylor of The Real Estate Solutions Guy.

And you might want to keep it that way—or risk damage in the future. "When used for storage, the plumbing gets bumped around and leaks occur," he says.

There's a reason your lower cabinets are lifted and protrude slightly—and it's not just aesthetic. This area, called a t...
30/11/2021

There's a reason your lower cabinets are lifted and protrude slightly—and it's not just aesthetic. This area, called a toe kick, allows you to stand closer to the counter while you're cooking, explains Jason Pickens, designer and host of HGTV.com's The Work Around.

While you may hear people bemoaning the nighttime cacophony in their old home, those creaks aren't actually all that lik...
30/11/2021

While you may hear people bemoaning the nighttime cacophony in their old home, those creaks aren't actually all that likely to be related to the age of the house.

The sounds are more likely to be the result of temperature and humidity changes inside your house, explains Alex Berezowski, owner and general manager of The Foundation Experts. "Wood is porous and can expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity.

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