Networx Team

Networx Team

Our brilliant staff of writers who make up the Networx Team have written over 300 articles for Networx.com. They have written many articles about a great variety of home improvement topics that range from do-it-yourself tricks to advice for hiring contractors. For instance, in their article “What to Ask Before You Hire a Home Improvement Pro” (https://www.networx.com/article/what-to-ask-before-you-hire-a-pro), they provide readers with suggestions about the types of questions they should ask contractors before signing the dotted line, such as if they are licensed, insured, if they have specific specialties, training, references, if a permit is required, and what the estimate will cost. They have also written valuable information about hiring a handyman, such as that which can be found in their articles entitled “Hiring a Handyman to Fix a Door” (https://www.networx.com/article/handyman-to-fix-a-door) and “Hiring a Handyman For Plumbing: What You Need to Know” (https://www.networx.com/article/handyman-for-plumbing).

They have also written about articles answering common homeowner questions such as whether concrete or asphalt is better for driveways (https://www.networx.com/article/concrete-or-asphalt) and whether or not a subfloor (the underlying support structure for most types of flooring) needs to be replaced (https://www.networx.com/article/do-i-need-to-replace-my-subfloor).

Have questions about cleaning? The Networx Team has got you covered! The Networx Team has written a multitude of articles about cleaning, such as their articles about cleaning with salt (https://www.networx.com/article/cleaning-with-salt), washing skunk smell out of clothes (https://www.networx.com/article/how-to-wash-skunk-smell-out-of-your-clot), cleaning with Ajax vs. baking soda (https://www.networx.com/article/green-cleaning-baking-soda-vs-ajax), among many others.

If you’re having trouble with pests, the Networx Team also has a wide selection of articles for pest control, such as how to deal with carpet beetles (https://www.networx.com/article/carpet-beetles), carpenter ants (https://www.networx.com/article/carpenter-ants), brown recluse spiders (https://www.networx.com/article/brown-recluse-spiders), drywood termites (https://www.networx.com/article/drywood-termites), fruit flies (https://www.networx.com/article/fruit-flies), and much more.

Check out more articles below!

What to Do if Your Insurance Company Denies Your Claim

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Photo: goodgran, Flickr.com You spend a lot of money on your homeowner’s insurance so you'll have peace of mind if anything should happen to your house. That's why it's extremely...

5 Ways to Keep Your House Cool

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Give your HVAC system a break and increase its longevity by making sure your house is set up to be as cool as possible. Besides placing insulation throughout your home, there are...

Custom-Made Bed Frames: Are They Worth It?

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

A bed is one of the most important pieces of furniture in your home. If you’re looking to change the look of your bedroom, an attractive new wooden bed will instantly enhance...

Metal Roofing

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Residential metal roofing (which includes, steel, aluminum, tin and copper) is one of the most popular new roofing choices in the United States. More and more homeowners are choosing...

Relight the Pilot Light & Get Your Furnace Back to Work

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Has your gas furnace gone out, leaving you freeeeezing? It's easy to relight the pilot light yourself, following the steps below. Safety Precautions Before you attempt a DIY fix,...

Baseboard Trim

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Baseboard trim, also known as base trim or base molding, runs along the wall at the floor. Besides the fabulous decorating options which baseboards provide, they are also extremely...

All About Aluminum Siding

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Just a few of the many aluminum color siding choices Although aluminum siding, like other aluminum building products (such as aluminum gutters), was a huge success when it first...

The Most Efficient HVAC Filters

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Whether you live in a cold city like Chicago and you're turning up the heat for the winter or you live in a warm climate like Miami's and you need the air conditioning on, it’s...

How to Paint Aluminum Siding

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Aluminum siding looks great when it's new ... but it can dent, scratch, fade, and corrode easily over time. Painting is a cost-effective way to update your aluminum siding. The end...

Pilot Light Problems

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Do you have a problem pilot light? If the pilot light of your gas furnace, water heater, stove, or fireplace goes out numerous times throughout the year, you need to take action ASAP....