Stephanie Mickelson
Contributing WriterStephanie Mickelson is a contributing writer for USA TODAY Homefront. She specializes in home improvement, design and personal finance. Her work is also featured in Angi, Apartment Therapy, Bob Vila and other publications. A long-time DIYer, she’s always up for building a shelf or staining furniture.
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Double-hung windows consist of two movable sashes (the panels that hold the glass) that can move independently of one another, allowing you to open the bottom sash, top sash or both. “Double-hung windows are versatile, enhance ventilation control and are easy to maintain,” said Greg Batista, president of South Florida-based G. Batista Engineering & Construction.…
There are three main pest control methods to choose from when you encounter a pest problem — physical, biological and chemical. Depending on the type of pest, their locations and your goals, you may use one of these methods or a combination of the three. Physical methods involve creating barriers and using methods of exclusion.…
Replacing an entire window — including the frame and glass — can be costly and time-consuming. If you have a broken or defective window pane, replacing just the window glass is faster and more cost-effective. Experienced DIYers can replace the glass in a window with the right tools and a little know-how. However, consider your…
Ultrasonic pest repellers use high-frequency sound outside the range of human hearing to repel rats, mice, cockroaches, termites, fleas, bedbugs and other pests. Some companies even claim that their devices get rid of all types of insects and pests. But whether these devices are effective is a cause for some debate. According to several studies…