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Melissa Hawkins

Contributing Author

Published articles: 118


Melissa is our top Home Improvement Expert and Senior Editor. She loves writing about kitchen remodeling, plumbing, gardening and power tools. She can turn every home task into a masterpiece.

Cracks Above Door Frame [All Reasons and Solutions]

If you’ve noticed the cracks above door frame of your house, we know it can be frustrating for you. No one wants their precious house scared. However, that’s why we’re here today. We promise to put an end to your suffering. For that, you’ll need to go through this guide we made for you. You …

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How to Clean Aluminum Door Threshold

We get it, you’re worried about the threshold of your door. Besides, it doesn’t look pleasant either with white chalky substances built upon it.  As if that’s not enough, these white chalky substances can further damage your thresholds. Turns out, these substances are corrosion which can destroy the metal on your thresholds permanently.  How to …

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Propagating Dusty Miller: 10 Easy Steps-by-Step Instructions

The dusty miller is a treat for the eyes because of its silver-gray and fern-like foliage. It can bring out the contrast to the various flowers in your garden. Moreover, it can fill the gaps in the borders. Despite being very easy to grow, propagating dusty miller requires some work. Propagating any plant kind of …

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Best Elastomeric Paint: Reviews and Buyer’s Guide

Best Elastomeric Paint: Reviews and Buyer’s Guide What is Elastomeric Paint?  Elastomeric paint is an exterior coating used in construction and painting projects. It is a specialized paint that contains polymers, which give it elasticity and the ability to stretch and contract. This makes it an ideal choice for surfaces that experience movement, such as …

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How to Disinfect Door Handles & Light Switches

Staying clean and keeping things clean in your house is one of your utmost priorities. But what if the war is against the dirt and contaminants that you can’t see?  Yeah, we are talking about the virus, bacteria, fungi and other microbiological sources of flu, infection and other health risks. Cleaning only is not the …

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Burning Rock Salt to Clean the Chimney: The Quick and Comprehensive Crash Course

A burning fire inside will keep you warm and snug feeling. If you’re sitting in front of the fire on a dry winter evening with a book on your lap, you don’t need anything else. Read you can read our complete guide on how to wash dry-clean-only comforter. But the comfy environment requires some sacrifices. …

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