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    Kathy Adams
    Kathy Adams is an award-winning writer. She is an avid DIYer that is equally at home repurposing random objects into new, useful creations as she is at supporting community gardening efforts and writing about healthy alternatives to household chemicals. She's written numerous DIY articles for paint and decor companies, as well as for Black + Decker, Hunker, SFGate, Landlordology and others.
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    By Kathy Adams
    Plunger and kitchen sink.
    Is My Garbage Disposal Stuck or Dead?
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Old painted gray and white window
    9 Expert Tips for Painting Fiber Cement Siding
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Vintage Wooden House With Brick Chimney
    9 Expert Tips for Painting Exterior Wood Siding
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    the front door is painted green and surrounded by cacti
    How to Choose a Paint and Primer for Your Front Door
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Closeup of a Smith brand water heater in a small white room.
    7 Telltale Signs That It’s Time for a New Hot Water Heater
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    new outside tap
    How Does a Freezeproof Outdoor Faucet Work?
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    A pink living room with palm leaf curtains and blinds over the window
    How to Clean Your Blinds with Things You Already Have at Home
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Plumber tightening up pipework
    The 18 Types of Pipe Fittings Explained
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    A white storm door on a house with green siding; a plant with pink flowers sits by the door
    7 Major Benefits of Installing a Storm Door
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Cellular shades in a living room
    Cellular Shades Can Lower Your Energy Bills — But Are They Right for Your Windows?
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Painting walls of an empty room
    What to Know Before You Hire a Painter
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    A wood kitchen island with white granite countertops in a white cabinet kitchen
    Water Filter Types (and the Gross Contaminants They Remove)
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Black garage door
    How to Fix 5 Common Garage Door Problems
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Wooden door hinge
    The 5 Types of Door Hinges You Should Know
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Plumber tightening up pipework
    The Pros and Cons of Copper Pipes for Your Plumbing System
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Wheelbarrow with compost
    How (And When) to Hire a Gardener
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Close up of unrecognizable person signing a contract.
    11 Things Every Home Remodeling Contract Should Include
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Contemporary living room with black fireplace, alcove with plants, green couch, hexagonal ottoman, and archway leading to hallway
    The 8 Types of Gas Fireplaces
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Hail
    What Are Impact-Resistant Shingles? Here's What You Need to Know
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    A black ethanol fireplace with a flame going against a cream interior wall
    Is an Ethanol Fireplace Right for Your Home?
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Gold antique style mirror on side table with lamp, vase of dried flowers and sculpture bust
    How to Turn Clear Glass Into a Mirror with Spray Paint (2 Methods)
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Blue hexagon tile in a bathroom
    How Much Does Tile Installation Cost? (And Tips on How to Hire for the Job)
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    How to install asphalt roof shingles: A close-up of asphalt shingles installation on the roof covered with water-resistant underlayment without  fascia board and a roof sheathed with plywood.
    The Types of Roofing Underlayment — and How Well They Perform
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Kathy Adams
    Front yard of a Spanish style white house with terracotta front steps and tile roof
    Can I Install My Own Roofing? Here’s What You Need to Know
    Home Hacks & Answers

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