Your Fall Gutter Checklist: Get It Done Before the Freeze
Clean and check your gutters before winter. A Putnam Handyman Services checklist: debris, downspouts, pitch, fasteners, guards and ice dam prevention.
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Practical advice from our crews on decks, floors, winter heat loss and keeping a house in shape.
Nine Ways to Lose Less Heat This Winter
Nine practical ways to cut winter heating bills in a NY or CT home: fireplace heat loss, drafts, storm windows, basement air leaks and attic insulation.
7 Flooring Options and Where Each One Belongs
Hardwood, engineered wood, bamboo, tile, laminate, luxury vinyl or linoleum? Putnam Handyman Services compares seven flooring options room by room.
Wash the House Before Winter, Not After
Green siding, black roof streaks and slippery decks don't survive winter well. Why soft washing before the cold protects your home, and how it differs from pressure washing.
Which Deck Material Is Right for You?
Pressure-treated pine, cedar, tropical hardwood or composite? A Putnam Handyman guide to choosing deck material for a New York or Connecticut backyard.
The Paint Job Is Decided Before the Can Is Opened
A good paint job is mostly preparation. Putnam Handyman Services walks through how a room gets prepped: furniture, patching, sanding, caulk, primer and what to decide before the first coat.
What a Bathroom Remodel Looks Like, Week by Week
How a bathroom remodel actually goes, week by week: demolition, rough-in, tile, fixtures, finish work. Putnam Handyman Services explains the order of work and the decisions to make before day one.
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