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 Should You Know Before Hiring a Handyman for Plumbing?

Posted by Networx Team | Nov 19, 2013

When you hire a local handyman near you to help you with various tasks around the house and yard -- such as outdoor cleaning, light or fixture installation, or constructing a shed...

Photo: Gregory Garnich/Flickr

Which Is Better: Concrete or Asphalt?

Posted by Networx Team | Oct 28, 2013

When you’ve made the decision to put in a new driveway or replace an old one, there are many considerations, including the amount of time the driveway installation will take,...

Photo: Andy Franklin/Flickr

What Can Be Done About Driveway Pitting?

Posted by Networx Team | Oct 22, 2013

Concrete driveway pitting is a frustrating issue for many homeowners. Some driveways begin to pit after a few years, while some show signs of pitting after only a few months. Pitting,...

How Can You Clean With Salt?

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 30, 2013

As an enthusiastic green-cleaning connoisseur, I’ve tried almost every DIY solution on the internet. Vinegar, baking soda, and castile soap are mainstays, but black tea, lemon...

Photo of striped skunk by torli/sxc.hu.

How Do You Wash Skunk Smell Out of Clothes?

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 22, 2013

Did you (or your kids) get skunked? Then you know just how malodorous that skunky "perfume" is ... and how it can linger on your clothing for days. Fortunately, there is a remedy. A-1...

Dish soap makes an excellent bubble blowing solution. (Photo: Jayson Kingsbeer/sxc.hu)

What Are 20 Things You Can Do with Dish Soap?

Posted by Networx Team | Jun 08, 2012

Call it economy, frugality, thriftiness, or just plain prudence. The bottom line is same: in this day and age, it’s essential. And one of the best ways to pinch your pennies is...

Photo of self watering planters by Mike Lieberman/Urbanorganicgardener.com.

How Do You Make Self-Watering Containers for Your Garden?

Posted by Networx Team | Apr 03, 2012

This is a guest post by Mike Lieberman of the Urban Organic Gardener for networx.com. Since I started urban gardening in New York City in the spring of 2009, I have mostly been using...

Mike Lieberman in his urban organic garden in Los Angeles.

How Do You Start an Urban Garden?

Posted by Networx Team | Mar 07, 2012

This is a guest post by Mike Lieberman of the Urban Organic Gardener for networx.com. Are you looking to start an urban garden this spring and not sure where to start? I hear you on...

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How Does Baking Soda Compare to Ajax for Green Cleaning?

Posted by Networx Team | Oct 24, 2011

If you are looking for a natural abrasive cleanser, baking soda can't be beat. There’s been a big buzz about baking soda in green cleaning circles for the past several years,...

A beautiful bathroom renovated by the author, Matt Hoots of SawHorse, Inc. Photo via Hometalk.

What Does a Green Contractor Say About Bathroom Mold?

Posted by Networx Team | Oct 14, 2011

The last thing that you want to deal with when buying, selling or living in a house is mold, especially in the visible areas like the bathroom. Our clients expect us, as green contractors,...