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!

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What Are 7 Cool Custom Deck Designs?

Posted by Networx Team | Feb 18, 2018

Are you thinking of building a deck this year? Here’s a little inspiration to get your planning process started. Presenting seven super cool custom decks. 1. A natural extension...

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How Do You Get Rid of Ants Effectively?

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 02, 2018

If your house has ever been infested by ants, you know what a nuisance they can be – and how hard to get out of your house. And if you haven't had any visiting ants (yet) then...

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What Are the Advantages of Cork Flooring?

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2018

Resilient like linoleum with the elegance of real hardwood, cork flooring is gaining popularity among contractors and DIY remodelers alike. And for good reason! Cork is quite possibly...

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What Is a Chandelier and How Is It Used?

Posted by Networx Team | Sep 27, 2017

The right chandelier will add a beautifully dramatic lighting element to your home. Known for enhancing the appearance of a living room or dining area, chandeliers create a soft,...

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Can You Hire a Handyman to Fix a Door?

Posted by Networx Team | Mar 31, 2014

A handyman is a person you can hire to perform small chores in and around your property, including such tasks as repairs, installation, and painting. Handymen work either as independent...

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How Do Carriage Doors Compare to Roll-Up Doors?

Posted by Networx Team | Feb 16, 2014

If you’ve been thinking about installing new garage doors, consider in depth the appearance and function you'd like your new doors to have. Swing-out carriage house-style and...

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What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Weekly Housekeeper?

Posted by Networx Team | Feb 05, 2014

Wherever you live and whatever the size of your home, you may experience challenges when it comes to keeping things organized and clean in your abode. If you find yourself at odds...

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How Can You Expand a Small Kitchen?

Posted by Networx Team | Dec 30, 2013

Kitchens come in all sizes, but yours may have the following hard-to-ignore pros and cons. Pro: it’s tiny and cute. Con: it’s…well...tiny, and you can’t really...

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What Are the Basic Types of Hardwood Floors?

Posted by Networx Team | Nov 27, 2013

Having a new wood floor installed in your home (or tackling DIY flooring installation yourself) is an exciting opportunity to customize a special room or area of the house that could...

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Do You Need to Replace Your Subfloor?

Posted by Networx Team | Nov 25, 2013

A floor is essential for any room of your house, but what’s underneath it, and why are those components important? The subfloor -- and its overall quality -- is just as important...