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It doesn’t happen overnight, but eventually you’ll notice that every time you clean the tub and shower, the caulk or grout just never looks as clean as it used to. That’s because over time, due to minute cracks and wear, moisture finds its way in allowing mold and mildew to take root. Often, no amount of cleaner, baking soda, vinegar or bleach will get rid of it all. In some situations, it could simply be that the grout is beginning to fail. If you see pieces of the grout crumbling and falling out from between the tiles, the sooner you...

Many of the home and garden ideas that you find on these blogs or other places on the internet require use of a ladder. While these serve as a very important tool, they can also be one of the deadliest things you use. Many people have been severely injured or even killed while using a ladder. Here are just a few things that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) says you should know when using one: Know the load ratingWe’re not saying that you’ve been eating too many hamburgers, just remember that sometimes you are bringing tools up with...

If you’re thinking of going into business as a contractor, it’s important to note that all states require contractors to be licensed. In addition, licensing laws are not universal across all 50 states. So, just because you’ve obtained a license in one state, doesn’t mean it would be legal to work as a contractor in another. Some states only require a license to work in specific fields such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or refrigeration. In these states, to be a general contractor doesn’t require a license. But, bear in mind that working in those above-mentioned fields without a license could...