Home Experience

Some of the home related tales and stories that I experienced as a contractor. Learn from my home related mistakes and enjoy the journey.

Here’s How I Removed A Carpet That Was Permanently Glued To My Concrete Floor

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

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Here’s How I Removed A Carpet That Was Permanently Glued To My Concrete Floor Read More »

What I Wish I Knew When Sanding My Hardwood Floors For The First Time

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What I Wish I Knew When Sanding My Hardwood Floors For The First Time Read More »

Can Wood Be Too Hard? Wood Hardness Scale: A Comprehensive Guide to Types and Rankings

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Can Wood Be Too Hard? Wood Hardness Scale: A Comprehensive Guide to Types and Rankings Read More »

I Figured Out How To Remove Paint from Wood Floors Without Breaking My Back

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I Figured Out How To Remove Paint from Wood Floors Without Breaking My Back Read More »

My Kids LOVE These Floors: They Are Safe And Fun

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My Kids LOVE These Floors: They Are Safe And Fun Read More »

I Clean My Bathroom Without Chemicals: It’s Easier, Cheaper and Better This Way

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I Clean My Bathroom Without Chemicals: It’s Easier, Cheaper and Better This Way Read More »

Don’t Destroy Your Expensive Bathroom! Use The Correct Cleaning Materials

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Don’t Destroy Your Expensive Bathroom! Use The Correct Cleaning Materials Read More »

Do You Have Mold In Your House As Well? Here’s How I Found Mine!

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Do You Have Mold In Your House As Well? Here’s How I Found Mine! Read More »

Mold and Its Dangerous Effects on Your Health: Don’t Be Sick Like Me

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Mold and Its Dangerous Effects on Your Health: Don’t Be Sick Like Me Read More »

Stop Mold From Growing In Your House! Prevention and Remediation Tips

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Stop Mold From Growing In Your House! Prevention and Remediation Tips Read More »

Here’s What I Did To Stop Mold From Growing In My Home

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Here’s What I Did To Stop Mold From Growing In My Home Read More »

Don’t Be Sick Like Me Because Of Mold: Here Are The Health Risks and Symptoms

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Don’t Be Sick Like Me Because Of Mold: Here Are The Health Risks and Symptoms Read More »

Mold Inspectors Are Expensive! Can You Just Test For Mold At Home Yourself?

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Mold Inspectors Are Expensive! Can You Just Test For Mold At Home Yourself? Read More »

Different Types of Dangerous Mold and Their Impacts on Your Health

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Different Types of Dangerous Mold and Their Impacts on Your Health Read More »

How to Choose a Mold Remediation Company: Tips and Expert Advice

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

How to Choose a Mold Remediation Company: Tips and Expert Advice Read More »

My Fight With Mold And How I Finally Got Rid Dangerous Mold In My House

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

My Fight With Mold And How I Finally Got Rid Dangerous Mold In My House Read More »

My Floors Are Finally Happy! Achieving The Perfect Humidity Level My Hardwood Flooring

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

My Floors Are Finally Happy! Achieving The Perfect Humidity Level My Hardwood Flooring Read More »

Do I Think My Solar Panels Are Worth It? Would I Do It Again?

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Do I Think My Solar Panels Are Worth It? Would I Do It Again? Read More »

Why I Hate Bed Bugs And How They Infested My Memory Foam Mattresses

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Why I Hate Bed Bugs And How They Infested My Memory Foam Mattresses Read More »

I Fixed My Windowless Garage: It’s Finally Cool Inside

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

I Fixed My Windowless Garage: It’s Finally Cool Inside Read More »

I Upgraded My House With A Gas Fireplace Without Exploding Anything

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

I Upgraded My House With A Gas Fireplace Without Exploding Anything Read More »

Cleaning Curtains At Home Saves Me A Ton Of Money

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Cleaning Curtains At Home Saves Me A Ton Of Money Read More »

Which Do I Think Is Best Between Hardwood vs Laminate Floors? A Contractor’s Opinion

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Which Do I Think Is Best Between Hardwood vs Laminate Floors? A Contractor’s Opinion Read More »

Do Ash Floors Last Longer Than Oak Floors? It Depends On THIS

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Do Ash Floors Last Longer Than Oak Floors? It Depends On THIS Read More »

This Is How I Removed A Ugly Hair Dye Stain From My Bathtub

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

This Is How I Removed A Ugly Hair Dye Stain From My Bathtub Read More »

I Had To Replace My Hardwood Floors Because They Were Passed The Point Of Restoration

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I Had To Replace My Hardwood Floors Because They Were Passed The Point Of Restoration Read More »

How I Transformed My Nook Into a Cozy Den In A Week

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

How I Transformed My Nook Into a Cozy Den In A Week Read More »

Confessions of a DIY Project Enthusiast: I Spent All My Money Trying To Save Money

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Confessions of a DIY Project Enthusiast: I Spent All My Money Trying To Save Money Read More »

Screw It: I Just Put Hardwood Over My Tile And It Worked!

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Screw It: I Just Put Hardwood Over My Tile And It Worked! Read More »

How I Got Rid Of The Disgusting Egg Smell in My Laundry Room

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

How I Got Rid Of The Disgusting Egg Smell in My Laundry Room Read More »

My Quick-Fire Floor Cleaning Tips for When My Days Are Busy

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

My Quick-Fire Floor Cleaning Tips for When My Days Are Busy Read More »

My Collection of Master Bathroom Design Ideas: A Guide From My Personal Experiences

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

My Collection of Master Bathroom Design Ideas: A Guide From My Personal Experiences Read More »

My Tried-and-Tested Techniques for Lighting a Wood Stove Safely: Cozy Evenings Made Personal

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

My Tried-and-Tested Techniques for Lighting a Wood Stove Safely: Cozy Evenings Made Personal Read More »

How I Use Baking Soda and Vinegar As My Natural Home Cleaning Technique

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

How I Use Baking Soda and Vinegar As My Natural Home Cleaning Technique Read More »

My Experience of Baffling Bites and the Absence of Bed Bug Evidence

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

My Experience of Baffling Bites and the Absence of Bed Bug Evidence Read More »

How I Discovered This Toilet Unclogging Method Without The Use of a Plugger

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

How I Discovered This Toilet Unclogging Method Without The Use of a Plugger Read More »

My Step-by-Step Journey of Converting a Crawl Space into a Basement

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

My Step-by-Step Journey of Converting a Crawl Space into a Basement Read More »

Which Do I Think Is Best Between Red Oak vs White Oak? A Comparison of Wood and Flooring

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Which Do I Think Is Best Between Red Oak vs White Oak? A Comparison of Wood and Flooring Read More »

How I Lowered Washing Machine Standby Power Usage: My Quest for Savings

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

How I Lowered Washing Machine Standby Power Usage: My Quest for Savings Read More »

The Wood Floor Trends I Discovered for 2024 While Renovating My Home: Stylish Designs and Styles

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

The Wood Floor Trends I Discovered for 2024 While Renovating My Home: Stylish Designs and Styles Read More »

Personalizing My Generator Size: How I Assess My Home’s Energy Needs

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Personalizing My Generator Size: How I Assess My Home’s Energy Needs Read More »

Why I Hate When My Wood Floors Have A White Film: My Cleaning Tricks That Work

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Why I Hate When My Wood Floors Have A White Film: My Cleaning Tricks That Work Read More »

How I Discovered Why More Millennials are Outsourcing Their Chores

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

How I Discovered Why More Millennials are Outsourcing Their Chores Read More »

My Kitchen Trials and Successes with Homemade Natural Cleaners: Eco-Friendly Solutions

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

My Kitchen Trials and Successes with Homemade Natural Cleaners: Eco-Friendly Solutions Read More »

I Accidentally Discovered the Ideal Tile Pattern for My Home: Here’s What I Learned

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

I Accidentally Discovered the Ideal Tile Pattern for My Home: Here’s What I Learned Read More »

How I Transformed a Neglected Fireplace into a Nurtured Haven: My Unlikely Conversion

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

How I Transformed a Neglected Fireplace into a Nurtured Haven: My Unlikely Conversion Read More »

The Outdoor Grill I Can’t Live Without: A Culinary Lifesaver

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

The Outdoor Grill I Can’t Live Without: A Culinary Lifesaver Read More »

Here Are My Top Home Gadgets for a Modern and Smarter Lifestyle

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Here Are My Top Home Gadgets for a Modern and Smarter Lifestyle Read More »

My Experience With Vinegar as an Eco-Friendly Hardwood Floor Cleaning: A Sustainable Option

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

My Experience With Vinegar as an Eco-Friendly Hardwood Floor Cleaning: A Sustainable Option Read More »

Why I Swear By Pine-Sol: My Favorite Household Cleaning Solution”

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Why I Swear By Pine-Sol: My Favorite Household Cleaning Solution” Read More »

Don’t Suffer During Gloomy Winters: Here’s My Guide to Creating a Cozy Home

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Don’t Suffer During Gloomy Winters: Here’s My Guide to Creating a Cozy Home Read More »

How I Keep My Space Clean and Well-Maintained With My Weekly Personalized Home Checklist

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

How I Keep My Space Clean and Well-Maintained With My Weekly Personalized Home Checklist Read More »

This is Why I Choose The Hammer as My Favorite MVP in the Toolbox

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

This is Why I Choose The Hammer as My Favorite MVP in the Toolbox Read More »

How I Got Caught Up In The Wallpaper Fiasco: A Tale of Redemption and Lessons Learned

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

How I Got Caught Up In The Wallpaper Fiasco: A Tale of Redemption and Lessons Learned Read More »

Why I LOVE Cork Floors And The Reasons I’d Recommend Them For Everyone:

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Why I LOVE Cork Floors And The Reasons I’d Recommend Them For Everyone: Read More »

My Top Design Tips For Creating a Big Impact in Small Spaces

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

My Top Design Tips For Creating a Big Impact in Small Spaces Read More »

The Dust Haven: A Neglected Gem Revealed Through Personal Vents and Untold Stories

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

The Dust Haven: A Neglected Gem Revealed Through Personal Vents and Untold Stories Read More »

How I Improved Laundry Day With My NEW Washer Maintenance Tips: Master Effortless Cleaning

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

How I Improved Laundry Day With My NEW Washer Maintenance Tips: Master Effortless Cleaning Read More »

This How I Saved My Couch from the Chaos of Kids: My Parent’s Survival Guide

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

This How I Saved My Couch from the Chaos of Kids: My Parent’s Survival Guide Read More »

Do You Want an Affordable Cooling Solution? Here’s How I Did It Using a Ductless AC System!

Home Experience / By Alex Mcil

Do You Want an Affordable Cooling Solution? Here’s How I Did It Using a Ductless AC System! Read More »