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Three Fall Home Maintenance Musts

November 14, 2011
Fall Home Maintenance

Fall Home Maintenance Items That You Can’t Ignore After years of working in the home repair business, I’ve whittled down the most common causes of expensive, yet preventable home repairs to a few basic maintenance categories.  Just like the common wisdom of nutrition, sleep and exercise for our personal health, the following three items addressed [...]

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Help! My Window Leaks During Rain

August 3, 2011
Window Leaks During Rain

To read the full article and view the video: Window Leaks . Window Leaking During Rain? If you suspect or witness a window leak, there are several things you can do to assist your home repair professional with diagnosing and resolving the problem. During the next rain event, ask yourself the following questions and note [...]

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How Poor Siding Installation Will Cause Wood Rot

April 12, 2011
poor siding causes wood rot

The other day I got an interesting call from one of craftsmen saying, “You gotta come out here and see this!” So I grabbed the video camera and went to the site and you will not believe what we found!

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Roof Repair Prevention | Cincinnati, Ohio Case Study 2 of 4

February 28, 2011

If you missed the first part of this story, feel free to catch it here: Roof Repair Overview | Cincinnati, Ohio Case Study 1 of 4. The short story is that even a 4-year-old roof can fail quickly if improperly installed. To salvage the roof, we first had to identify all the defects and potential [...]

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Roof Repair Overview | Cincinnati, Ohio Case Study 1 of 4

February 23, 2011
Roof Repair Cincinnati

Roofs of any age can suffer from leaks and roof damage. ProMaster of Cincinnati shows how roof maintenance and periodic roof repair can extend the life of your roof. In this four part series, Don Kennedy, President of ProMaster Home Repair & Handyman of Cincinnati uses his own roof repair story as an example.

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Preventing Holiday Light Horror

November 29, 2010
Prevent Holiday Light Horror

If you’ve been a client of ours for a while, you know my style isn’t to twist arms or beg. And as a follower of my blog, you also know that my videos and articles are often geared toward encouraging and equipping you to perform home repair projects yourself. I’m making an exception today. [Download [...]

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How Soffits and Fascia Are Rotted and Ruined

July 26, 2010

Soffit and fascia construction defects abound in Cincinnati-area homes and therefore you need to be on guard to spot trouble before expensive home repairs drain your bank account.

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Warning Signs That Your Home Has a Serious Window Leak

July 14, 2010
Warning Signs That Your Home Has a Serious Window Leak

These leaks often result from improperly installed windows or poor home construction techniques that prompt the need for expensive, premature repairs. The following article reveals the warning signs that every homeowner can use to determine if they have a serious window leak.

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Duct Tape is For MacGyver, Not Pipes!

November 3, 2009

Pictures of pipes held together by duct tape.

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New York Times – “Thousands of Homeowners Cite Drywall for Ills”

October 12, 2009

Fascinating update on the effects of tainted Chinese drywall. While a majority of this imported drywall ended up in Florida and Louisiana, it is possible that residents in Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana who had a home built since 2006 may have it as well.

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