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While the term "bird box" may evoke visions of a blindfolded Sandra Bullock, it may also be an important part of your ho...
19/03/2022

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...
19/03/2022

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.

Don't know exactly when your house was built? Your roof can help you make an educated guess
19/03/2022

Don't know exactly when your house was built? Your roof can help you make an educated guess

Ever wonder why your house in Syracuse has a different roof style than your friend's in New Orleans? It's because of whe...
19/03/2022

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.

If you've ever wondered why your roof doesn't look like it's a perfect fit for you home, there's a good reason.
19/03/2022

If you've ever wondered why your roof doesn't look like it's a perfect fit for you home, there's a good reason.

While they may look like a foundation problem, those holes in your brickwork shouldn't be filled in.Architect Colin Haen...
19/03/2022

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."

If your home has brass doorknobs, it's staying cleaner on its own than homes with wood or glass ones.
19/03/2022

If your home has brass doorknobs, it's staying cleaner on its own than homes with wood or glass ones.

While you'll likely find assorted cleaning products under the kitchen and bathroom sinks in most homes, that's not what ...
19/03/2022

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.

There's a reason your lower cabinets are lifted and protrude slightly—and it's not just aesthetic. This area, called a t...
19/03/2022

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...
19/03/2022

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. During the wintertime, wood flooring tends to contract, and in the summer, it often expands," says Berezowski

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