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Mark Donovan
Member since 27th April 2006
Occupation: Engineer and Marketing Manager Over the past 20+ years Mark Donovan has been involved with building homes and additions to homes. His projects have included: building a vacation home, building additions and garages on to existing homes, and finishing unfinished homes. For more home improvement information visit www.homeadditionplus.com and www.homeaddition.blogspot.com
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08th September 2008
By Mark J. Donovan
A frost free leaky outdoor faucet, or spigot, is not just annoying; it can cost you a small fortune in water bills if left unchecked. In addition, a leaky outdoor faucet can also cause damage to your home and yard.
Fortunately, fo...
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05th September 2008
Replacing window glass begins with safety glasses and a good pair of work gloves.
Replacing window glass or a broken window associated with an older window is something a homeowner can do with a few basic tools.
Start by removing the broken glass p...
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24th August 2008
By Mark J. Donovan
Garage door maintenance should be included in your weekend to-do list at least a couple of times a year. Your garage doors get a lot more use than you may realize. In an average household a garage door typically is opened and closed...
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22nd August 2008
By Mark J. Donovan
When the leaves have turned color and are beginning to fall off the trees it is time to prepare your garden for winter.
Winterizing your garden is an important step to ensuring a healthy garden next year.
Start winterizing you...
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22nd August 2008
By Mark J. Donovan
Granite steps can really dress up the front of a home. Their natural look along with their ruggedness and low maintenance makes them an excellent alternative to other doorstep choices.
A few years back I decided to replace the pre...
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21st August 2008
By Mark J. Donovan
Basement flooring is an important component of a finished basement. When deciding upon the appropriate basement flooring for your basement remodeling project, it is extremely important that you first determine whether or not you have...
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21st August 2008
By Mark J. Donovan
As I go about my everyday wanderings throughout my home I can’t help but notice how little my formal dining room is used for its intended purpose. Instead it seems to be used more as a temporary storage area for school books, and ...
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18th August 2008
This year when you go up into the attic to get the Christmas decorations take a look around the attic to see if there is any frost on the roof ceiling or rafters. If there is then you have a moisture problem that should be taken care of. Moisture in the a...
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17th August 2008
By Mark J. Donovan
If I was asked to put together a top 10 list of the worst inventions, a gas leaf blower would be near the top of my list.
A gas leaf blower is an extremely annoying and loud machine that provides little to no value to anyone, incl...
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15th August 2008
By Mark J. Donovan
With home heating energy costs continuing to rise, many homeowners are searching for ways to save on their oil and gas utility costs this winter. Listed below are a number of tips on how to save on your home’s winter heating bills....
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15th August 2008
If you are considering a stone fireplace in your new home construction project there are two basic routes to take when it comes to stone selection. You can choose either natural stone or cultured stone.
Though natural stone has been around since the be...
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14th August 2008
If you are planning to remodel your bathroom, and are on a tight budget, there are several low cost solutions that can turn an old, drab bathroom into a modern and contemporary one.
First, start with the tub area. The tub area is the center piece of yo...
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14th August 2008
By Mark J. Donovan
Gable vents are a great alternative, or an addition, to your home’s ventilation system. They typically reside near the peak of your roof, on the gable ends of the house. Frequently they are used as the sole means for keeping the ai...
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14th August 2008
By Mark J. Donovan
Beadboard is great for heavily used areas in the home. Beadboard is ideal for walls in kitchens, bathrooms and hallways or anywhere where there is a high likelihood of the walls to be regularly scuffed or scratched. Typically it is f...
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13th August 2008
Choosing to extend the size of your current home via building a home addition is frequently a better decision than selling your home and buying a larger one. In addition to making financial sense, in many cases it also offers other advantages. For example...
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