Author Archives: dbengert

About dbengert

I'm a avid maintenance and repair person. I've been around and through the trades for more than two decades now and have decided to share some of my knowledge to anyone seeking information in the do-it-yourself home repair field.

Electrical Work in the Home

We all have stuff that requires power in one way or another. Now I,m not talking about battery power, although battery powered items are easily fixed. Think about all the uses for electricity in the home. I wonder how we … Continue reading

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Low Water Pressure?… Hot Side Only?

Low water pressure in the home can be the result of a few different problems. First, verify that the main valve and regulator (usually located outside the home where the main shut off is located) is in good working order … Continue reading

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Laminate Flooring Installation

Even though I work full time in So. California as a locksmith for a university. I have been doing some side work and recently completed a job installing a laminate floor. Working with pre-fabricated material is a little different for … Continue reading

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Doors, Understanding Walk Through Openings

When it comes time to change out or install an opening in a wall, like a door, there are certain considerations that should be taken from the beginning. It’s a good idea to have measurements from or have the door … Continue reading

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>Doors, Understanding Walk Through Openings

>When it comes time to change out or install an opening in a wall, like a door, there are certain considerations that should be taken from the beginning. It’s a good idea to have measurements from or have the door … Continue reading

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Repairing Your Roof – The Considerations

Considerations need to be taken into account when you decide that your roof needs to be repaired. Of course, a leak occurring during rain needs attention now. This can be fixed with a wet patch tar material and give you time to wait for better weather. When you start the repair, you may find further problems as you open up the roof. Continue reading

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>Know your house and take your time…

>From time to time you will want to add features to your home. This is why I say, ‘Know your house…’ Features can range from: skylights glass block panels (for privacy and extra light issues) a water feature inside or … Continue reading

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A Roof Over Our Heads

Depending on what type of roof and roofing material your home has, it will come with its own set of guidelines and procedures for installation and repair. Continue reading

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Flooring on the Floor

Determining when and what kind of flooring to install. With all the choices out there today, it can be confusing to pick the right one. Lets start with some basics of what a floor is. Most floors start as either … Continue reading

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Concrete Work

Concrete….what can I say. Working with concrete can be some of the heaviest work anyone can do, even the professionals have figured out ways to make the heavy work look and seem easy with concrete pumping machinery, gas powered troweling … Continue reading

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