Carol J Alexander | Source | Home Improvement Specialist at Self Employed
Carol J Alexander
Carol J Alexander is a remodeling content specialist and subject matter expert. From growing up a contractor's daughter and interviewing countless industry experts, she's learned what it’s like to gut a whole house and put it back together again. And, with decades as a homeowner, she’s had plenty of opportunities for home remodeling projects, like a complete gut/remodel of her kitchen and dining room.
Providing content on topics from basement remodeling and gardening to how to lay hardwood floors for companies like Behr Paint, This Old House, and Chicago Faucets has given Carol insight into the home remodeling industry that most lay people never have. And as a source for other media, her perspective is invaluable for both educating and encouraging homeowners who are researching their upcoming home projects.
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Self Employed (http://Self Employed)
Home Improvement Specialist
started Nov 2024
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Standard window sizes guide | CNN Underscored
Learn about standard window sizes, how they compare to custom sizes and when you should use standard sizes versus custom windows.
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8 Tips for Painting Wood Siding
Painting wood siding so that the paint lasts for years requires a steps of preparation that will save you time and money in the long run.
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10 Unexpected Ways to Use a Hair Dryer Around the House
List article on hair dryer uses around the house for MarthaStewart.com.
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Expert Tips to Prevent Paint Bubbling and Blistering
Carol explains that improper conditions, surface prep, and mixing paints can cause bubbling. She advises ensuring surfaces are clean, dry, and properly primed. "Avoid painting in extreme temperatures or humidity." Address moisture infiltration by fixing leaks and using a moisture meter. For more tips, check Fixr's Paint and Color Trends Report 2024.
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In the home decorating and remodeling professions, four-digit codes describe window sizes.
“The first two digits of the code indicate the width of the window in feet and inches, while the last two digits indicate the window height in feet and inches,” said Carol Alexander, a home remodeling industry expert.
For example, if a window measures 2 feet, 8 inches wide by 3 feet, 6 inches tall, its four-digit code is 2836.
Read more: https://edition.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/home/standard-window-sizes-guide
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When you close in on your final choice, she has some more advice: “Test the colors on all four sides of the house. Purchase sample jars of various colors for this. The sun and shadows could make a color look different, and it could change by the hour. When you paint a test swatch on each side of the house, you can watch it for a couple of days before making a final decision.”
“This sounds obvious,” says Alexander, “but read the paint can. The label will include important information like dry time, the best temperature to work in, and how to clean your tools.”
SEE MORE: https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/paint-wood-siding-tips/
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Carol J Alexander, home improvement expert at Fixr, recommends locking your windows to ensure a tight seal before trying window film insulation to add a third protective layer – keeping heat in and cold out. These should be used in conjunction with thermal curtains for the best heat savings, she adds.
SEE MORE: https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-to-warm-up-a-north-facing-room
