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Richard Allen

Contributing Author

Published articles: 220


Richard is a master in kitchen remodeling and HVAC installations.

How to Keep Shepherd’s Hook from Leaning: 3 Easy Methods

It must be annoying to have a morning stroll around your enchanted garden only to find a shepherd’s hook in the wrong direction.  We get you. A leaning shepherd’s hook can give you all sorts of nightmares. However, you need to set your action plan if your shepherd’s hook keeps bending. How to keep shepherd’s …

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How Much Does It Cost to Furnish a 2000 Sq. Ft. House

Furnishing can bring back the dead house into life. So, you might end up going a tad bit overboard when decorating your home. However, you need to set a budget, or else you’ll go bankrupt. How much does it cost to furnish a 2000 sq. ft. house on a medium-sized budget? You’ll have to allocate about $16,200 …

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What Happens if a Pressure Cooker Runs Out of Water: The Aftermath

You might have seen some dramatic movies where the pressure cooker explodes when the water dries up. So, that might get you thinking if it’s true or not. Well, to answer that question, you must ask another question. What happens if a pressure cooker runs out of water: does it explode, or have mercy on …

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How to Avoid Double Gates Blowing Shut: The Complete 6-Step Process

The wind is the biggest enemy of all for the good old double gates. It’s as if the wind doesn’t want the double gates to rest in peace. No, they have to blow over them and slam them together whenever they pass by. How to avoid double gates blowing shut before the wind knocks them …

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How To Stop Extractor Vents Rattling In The Wind: 3 Reliable Solutions

After a tiring day everyone wants a good night’s sleep but if the vents rattle in the wind that wishes can go down the drain. It acts like the background noise that you simply can’t blur out. How to stop extractor vents rattling in the wind before it makes your eardrums bleed? You can either …

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Best Flooring for Pier and Beam House: 3 Alternatives

Do you have a pier and beam house that needs its floors repaired? Well, then it’s the perfect time to experiment with new floors and find the right one. But before you go on a blind hunt we have some great options you can choose from. You might get all confused and ask: what is …

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How to Tackle the Situation When an Oven Smells Like Dead Mouse

Mice love to crawl around and they never leave a scope to hide in the deepest corner of the house. But what if one day a mouse decides to make your oven his home? Well, that would inevitably be a disastrous situation. And to make matters worse they might end up dead in your oven. …

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Best Caulk for Hardie Siding (Reviews and Buying Guide)

As a homeowner myself, I’ve always liked doing small DIY projects. In fact, I’ve been doing these things for quite some time now.  So, last summer I was thinking of caulking my Hardie siding. Everything was okay until a few months passed. Turns out, the caulk sealant was terrible. And as a result, I had …

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How to Stop Carpet from Fraying at Edges: 6 Easy Fixes

People often get confused about how they can seal off their carpet edges. Most of the time they call a professional. But that’s not necessary as the process is fairly simple. How to stop carpet from fraying at edges? Sealing off carpet edges can be done in 6 easy methods. The methods are- cutting out …

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