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    House Helper: Painting vinyl siding possible, but negates its low-maintenance appeal

    Dear House Helper: Can you paint vinyl siding? if not, what are some other ways to update it? One of the major benefits of having vinyl siding si the lack of maintenance that is required. If you paint it once, you will have to continue to maintain it until your siding is eventually replaced.

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    House Helper: Precautions needed to protect wood floors

    Dear House Helper: My hardwood floors are becoming severely scratched. How can I fix that and what can I do to protect them in the future? Eventually all hardwood floors will need to be refinished. Unless you ahve some experience, this is really a job for a professional. Rental centers have sanders and buffers available but it is easy to damage hardwood floors with these powerful machines.

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    House Helper: Keep inconvenience low during kitchen remodel

    Dear House Helper: I want to remodel my kitchen, but I don’t want to have to eat out every night. How can I keep the kitchen functional during the remodel? Planning and preparation are the keys to successfully completing a kitchen remodel or an update to any part of your home. It sounds like in the instance, the faster it gets done, the happier you will be.

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    House Helper: Adding a tile backsplash is always a good investment

    Dear House Helper: I want to install a custom tile backsplash in my kitchen. What do I need to know? Making improvements in your kitchen is always a wise investment. Studies consistently show that kitchen and bath improvements provide top return on investment. A custom tile backsplash is a great way to update a kitchen and add a touch of luxury. It is also extremely functional – it provides greater splatter control and the most…

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