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Author: Farah Nauman

Farah Nauman is a freelance writer and an accountant. She spends most of her time combating the heat and being a mom to her three fluffy cats and a dozen little Aloe Veras in her house.

The Best (and Worst) Ladders for Cleaning Gutters

By Farah Nauman | Published: June 16, 2025
Gutters

Choose your ladder based on height, stability, and material. Steel telescopic ladders are a great choice; wood orchard ladders aren’t.

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How to Get Pollen Out of Your Pool

By Farah Nauman | Updated: May 30, 2025
Pool Care

You can get pollen out of your pool by adding aluminum sulfate to clump the pollen so you can vacuum it out. Or, stick to the physical methods like vacuuming and running the filtration system, depending on how coated your pool is.

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How to Clean Different Pool Filters

By Farah Nauman | Published: May 19, 2025
Pool Care

To clean a pool filter, start by identifying the filter type: cartridge, sand, or D.E. Cartridge filters need rinsing with a hose, sand filters require backwashing, and D.E. filters need backwashing and recharging D.E. powder with yearly deep cleans.

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How Often to Clean Your Pool Filter

By Farah Nauman | Published: May 19, 2025
Pool Cleaning

Clean cartridge filters every 6 months, backwash sand filters every 4 to 6 weeks, and D.E. filters every 1 to 3 months with seasonal deep cleans. Clean your filter as soon as possible if pressure rises 8 to 10 PSI above normal or water appears murky.

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How Much Does Exterior House Painting Cost in 2025?

By Farah Nauman | Updated: May 9, 2025
Cost

The average cost of exterior house painting ranges from $2 to $4 per square foot. Prices vary depending on house size, number of stories, and other factors.

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What Are the Benefits of Gutter Guards?

By Farah Nauman | Updated: May 13, 2025
Gutters

Gutter guards keep most debris out of your gutters and downspout, prevent clogs, and reduce the maintenance needs of your gutter system.

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How Much Does it Cost to Paint a Garage Floor?

By Farah Nauman | Updated: May 9, 2025
Cost

Painting garage floor somewhere between $2.80 and $4.80 per square foot, depending on the paint type, floor prep, and labor costs.

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How to Use Color of the Year Mocha Mousse in Your Decor

By Farah Nauman | Updated: March 25, 2025
Painting

The Pantone Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, brings the richness of cacao and the comfort of an earthy brown to textiles, decor, and more.

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How to Patch Holes in a Wall Before Painting

By Farah Nauman | Updated: February 18, 2025
Painting

You can patch holes and imperfections by spackling over them, then wait for the spackle to dry and sand it smooth.

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How to Clean Gutters Safely Using a Ladder

By Farah Nauman | Updated: February 18, 2025
Gutters

Carefully maintain three points of contact, angle the ladder correctly, and don’t throw off your balance by overreaching.

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