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    • Category Archives: Home Mechanic Tips

    Decreasing Your Power Bill

    Written by Brook Reilly. May 17, 2013. 1 Comment

    TweetRunning to much electricity in the family room? Wish you could cut that bill in half? Well maybe not half, but here are some tips for cutting back on electricity in your home: Have the Home Mechanics and Cleveland Contractors … Continue reading →

    Filed under: Common Household Repairs, Home Mechanic Tips
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    Creative Alternative to Classic Wallpaper

    Written by Natasha Davis-Harris. April 26, 2013. Leave a comment

    TweetWallpaper can be a pain to install and rather expensive commitment for a homeowner. A great alternative to this is using a patterned paint roller, my personal favorite is the one offered through The Painted House. This roller will only set you … Continue reading →

    Filed under: Fun Stuff, Home Mechanic Tips, Painting & Remodeling, The Power of Feng Shui
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    Using Dryer Sheets To Their Fullest Potential

    Written by Brook Reilly. April 23, 2013. Leave a comment

    Tweet Do you have stacks of dryer sheets in the laundry room? Why not use them throughout the house to freshen up other rooms? Here are some other uses for dryer sheets. Got a bigger mess in your house like … Continue reading →

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    3 Clever Ways To Clean Windows

    Written by Brook Reilly. April 22, 2013. Leave a comment

    TweetNow that the sun is shining through our windows, how about we give them a good clean? Here are some clever ways to get those windows ready for Spring and Summer! Don’t have time to get them done yourself? Give … Continue reading →

    Filed under: Common Household Repairs, De-clutter Your Home
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    Use Old Wood For New Designs

    Written by Brook Reilly. April 18, 2013. Leave a comment

    TweetIf you have old pieces of wood…don’t throw them out! Let the Cleveland Contractors at Reilly Painting use those pieces and incorporate them into your home…possibly for some new tables. Old is in! When it comes to timber, what’s old … Continue reading →

    Filed under: Fun Stuff, Home Mechanic Tips, Secrets to Hiring a Contractor, The Power of Feng Shui
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    Easy Ways To Organize Your Linen Closet

    Written by Brook Reilly. April 16, 2013. Leave a comment

    Tweet Does your linen closet look over packed with sheets, towels and pillows? Do you even have a linen closet? If the answer to my second question is no, then you should designate an area or un-used closet to store … Continue reading →

    Filed under: De-clutter Your Home, Home Mechanic Tips, Selling Your House
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    Projects That Will Ruin Your Home Value

    Written by Brook Reilly. April 15, 2013. Leave a comment

    Tweet Beware of these projects that could kill the value of your home! Contact Reilly Painting, your Cleveland Contractors, that handle all areas of home repair. Be careful when converting rooms Renovating your basement, attic or garage into an additional … Continue reading →

    Filed under: Common Household Repairs, Home Mechanic Tips, Painting & Remodeling, Secrets to Hiring a Contractor
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    The Most Common Lawn Problems

    Written by Brook Reilly. April 15, 2013. Leave a comment

    Tweet  Take a look at these common lawn problems that can be very destructive towards your garden. Looking for a Cleveland Contractors to help you with the landscaping? Give Reilly Painting a call today! The biggest challenge in regards to … Continue reading →

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    How To Retrieve Something You’ve Dropped Down The Drain!

    Written by Natasha Davis-Harris. April 12, 2013. Leave a comment

    TweetThe simple way to retrieve any dropped jewelry etc.  from a drain,  is to open the P-Trap under the sink and empty it’s contents.  The very first thing you want to do after dropping anything down the drain, is to … Continue reading →

    Filed under: Common Household Repairs, Home Mechanic Tips, Plumbing
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    Spring Cleaning The Martha Stewart Way…Literally

    Written by Brook Reilly. April 11, 2013. Leave a comment

    TweetSpring has arrived Cleveland! Put the snow shovels away,  pack away the snow pants and blower and get ready for some Spring Cleaning magic! If you want to do things right this Spring, follow this simple check list from Martha … Continue reading →

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