Stories of a House

Choosing Between Lutron Diva and Maestro Switches

Lutron Diva and Maestro, How can you control your home's lighting system from a distance? Well, you need a remote-controlled lighting system. With the remote-controlled lighting systems, you've ultimate control…

Claire M. Langston April 13, 2022

DIY

Choosing Between Kilz and Zinsser Primers

Zinsser and Kilz Primer, Kilz and Zinsser both make good primers for paint jobs. These two brands are arguably the biggest in the coatings market, and you have two capable…

Claire M. Langston April 13, 2022

Baking soda vs Baking powder for Cleaning

Blog

Ultimate Guide to Baking Soda and Baking Powder

Baking soda and baking powder are two of the most common substances you can find in the home and likely everywhere you go, they are about as commonplace as salt. …

Claire M. Langston April 12, 2022

Flooring

Choosing the Ideal Grout Line Size for Subway Tiles

A 4x12 subway tile pattern is used to create bold and beautiful accent designs within residential properties. Let's take a look at the grout line size for 4x12 subway tiles.…

Claire M. Langston April 12, 2022

Outdoors

Understanding Snake and Mole Holes in Your Yard

Snake and Mole Holes are some of the world’s most feared creatures. They often hide in holes, especially during winter when trying to find a warm place to hibernate. But…

Claire M. Langston April 12, 2022

DIY

Revitalize Your Tile with Grout Painting Magic

Grout Painting and bathroom walls are always prone to moisture and they tend to collect dirt, grime, and mildew right after the installation process. And even though tiles are fairly…

Claire M. Langston April 12, 2022

My dishwasher leaves a white chalky residue

Kitchen

Preventing Dishwasher Chalky Residue: Hard Water Solutions

Does your dishwasher leave a white chalky residue on your dishes? This is a common problem, but it's pretty easy to fix. Read on and learn how to prevent a…

Claire M. Langston April 12, 2022

Housing

Rosin Paper and Builders Paper: Tips Cleaner Construction Sites

When starting out in construction, it’s easy to get really frustrated trying to keep your jobsites clean. At some point, it looks like every time you get close to completing…

Claire M. Langston April 11, 2022

What to Eat After Magnesium Citrate Cleanse

Food

Effective Use and Safety of Magnesium Citrate Laxative

Magnesium Citrate is a saline-based liquid or solid preparation that acts as a laxative. It goes by various brand names and does not require a prescription to buy. Magnesium Citrate…

Claire M. Langston April 11, 2022

Paint

Mastering Drylok: Waterproofing and Painting Tips

Since concrete is porous by nature, it is sensitive to moisture. As a result, moisture can cause mold development, cracking, bubbling, and even shorten the lifespan of surfaces. Fortunately, there…

Claire M. Langston April 11, 2022