Brittany Olizarowicz
Brittany Olizarowicz
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Britt Olizarowicz is a freelance writer, author and mother of two young children. With a history as a golf professional, real estate agent and business owner, Britt has a wide range of experience and knowledge in a variety of topics. Britt thoroughly enjoys educating and sharing information with readers.
Articles
Appliances

How Many Amps Does A Dishwasher Use? (Everything To Know)

dishwasher with clean dishes Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Shopping

Why Is Glass So Expensive? (Top 5 Reasons)

luxury tropical villa with huge glass windows Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Appliances

Can Dishwasher And Disposal Be On The Same Circuit?

Voltage switchboard with circuit breakers Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Can You Use Drywall Mud That Has Mold? (Everything To Know)

Hand Holding Taping Knife With Drywall Compound Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Exterior

Top 5 Best Primers For Asbestos Siding (2023 Updated)

asbestos siding Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Can I Stain Over Polyurethane? (Everything To Know)

a person applying coating to a wood surface Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

How Long Does Paint Stay Mixed After Shaking? (What To Know)

paint cans on the old wooden background Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Other

House Smells Like Skunk But No Skunk (6 Possible Reasons)

Bad,Smell Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Does Joint Compound Go Bad? (Everything To Know)

preparing for drywall patch Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Old Water Well In Basement (What to Do)

cistern Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Why Are Composting Toilets So Expensive? (Top 10 Reasons)

Composting toilet in a RV bathroom Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Remove Texture From Plaster Walls (Step-By-Step)

plaster removal with hand and spatula Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Why Is Crown Molding So Expensive? (Top 10 Reasons)

crown-molding-ornate Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Home Improvement

Can You Screw Into Bondo? (Everything To Know)

Screw and yellow background Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Power Goes Off Then Comes Back On (6 Possible Reasons)

light bulb illuminates on wooden background Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Why Are Toilets So Expensive? (Top 10 Reasons)

Toilet bowl in modern bathroom interior Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Remove Paint From Hinges (Step-By-Step)

the hinge of a door where some of the paint is peeling off Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Shopping

Top 10 Kitchen Faucet Brands To Avoid (Updated 2023)

water flows from the kitchen faucet to sink Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Shopping

Why Are Faucets So Expensive? (Top 10 Reasons)

mixer tap with flowing water Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Other

Why Do Old Houses Have So Many Doors? (Reasons Why)

Amazing restored old traditional farm house Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Get Better WiFi In A Basement (6 Ways)

Smartphone in hand. Low wifi signal Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Is It Illegal To Finish a Basement Without A Permit? (What To Know)

Basement in new construction home Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Remove Painter’s Tape That Is Stuck (Guide)

Hand removing blue painter's tape Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Other

Accidentally Used Interior Paint Outside (What Happens?)

First layer of blue paint on the wall Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Exterior

How To Hear Your Doorbell From The Basement (3 Ways)

The female hand presses a button doorbell Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

What Causes Grey Stains In A Toilet Bowl? (Everything To Know)

Top view of dirty toilet bowl Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

What Is A Partially Finished Basement? (Everything To Know)

Partially Finished Basement Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Paint Smells Like Rotten Eggs (Reasons Explained)

construction site worker smelling paintbrush with blue paint. Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Other

How To Fill An Opening From A Wall AC (Step-By-Step)

Hole,In,Concrete,Wall Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Can You Expand A Basement? (Everything To Know)

Spacious,Empty,Basement,In,American,House Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
dishwasher with clean dishes
Appliances

How Many Amps Does A Dishwasher Use? (Everything To Know)

  If you are doing some general repairs around your kitchen, it is essential to understand h... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
luxury tropical villa with huge glass windows
Shopping

Why Is Glass So Expensive? (Top 5 Reasons)

  Whether you are looking for a glass ornament for your home or a new glass shower door, you... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Voltage switchboard with circuit breakers
Appliances

Can Dishwasher And Disposal Be On The Same Circuit?

  When people think about their kitchen, they often think about the plumbing requirements.... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Hand Holding Taping Knife With Drywall Compound
Interior

Can You Use Drywall Mud That Has Mold? (Everything To Know)

  Drywall mud can help you fix an imperfection in your walls. The product is easy to use,... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
asbestos siding
Exterior

Top 5 Best Primers For Asbestos Siding (2023 Updated)

  When working with asbestos siding, there are some essential things that you must make sure... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
a person applying coating to a wood surface
Interior

Can I Stain Over Polyurethane? (Everything To Know)

  Polyurethane is an excellent coating to put over wood. It ensures that your things are... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
paint cans on the old wooden background
Interior

How Long Does Paint Stay Mixed After Shaking? (What To Know)

  When you purchase paint in the store, it is almost always stirred and shaken for you. T... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Bad,Smell
Other

House Smells Like Skunk But No Skunk (6 Possible Reasons)

  The smell of a skunk is not a good one. If your home starts to smell like a skunk, you... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
preparing for drywall patch
Interior

Does Joint Compound Go Bad? (Everything To Know)

  Drywall joint compound is a beneficial substance that can finish off and complete a wall.... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
cistern
Interior

Old Water Well In Basement (What to Do)

  Years ago, it was quite common to have a water well or a cistern. The well would sit un... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Composting toilet in a RV bathroom
Interior

Why Are Composting Toilets So Expensive? (Top 10 Reasons)

  As most homeowners realize, there is always a new or up and coming trend for household sup... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
plaster removal with hand and spatula
Interior

How To Remove Texture From Plaster Walls (Step-By-Step)

  Texture on walls is a feature that is starting to go out of style. For many years, peop... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
crown-molding-ornate
Interior

Why Is Crown Molding So Expensive? (Top 10 Reasons)

  If you are thinking of installing crown molding in your home, you will quickly find that i... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Screw and yellow background
Home Improvement

Can You Screw Into Bondo? (Everything To Know)

  Bondo is a great wood filler when you are trying to fill screw holes. When you use Bond... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
light bulb illuminates on wooden background
Interior

Power Goes Off Then Comes Back On (6 Possible Reasons)

  Power outages are certainly an inconvenience. People all over the world are very depend... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Toilet bowl in modern bathroom interior
Interior

Why Are Toilets So Expensive? (Top 10 Reasons)

  Toilets are an expensive addition to a bathroom. However, without a toilet, what good i... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
the hinge of a door where some of the paint is peeling off
Interior

How To Remove Paint From Hinges (Step-By-Step)

  When painting a room, it is essential to tape over any hinges, doorknobs, and light switch... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
water flows from the kitchen faucet to sink
Shopping

Top 10 Kitchen Faucet Brands To Avoid (Updated 2023)

  There are a few names in kitchen faucet brands that you know are going to last for a lifet... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
mixer tap with flowing water
Shopping

Why Are Faucets So Expensive? (Top 10 Reasons)

  When you are remodeling a bathroom or kitchen, you will quickly learn that there are quite... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Amazing restored old traditional farm house
Other

Why Do Old Houses Have So Many Doors? (Reasons Why)

  If you live in an old home, you probably get tired of opening and closing doors. The id... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Smartphone in hand. Low wifi signal
Interior

How To Get Better WiFi In A Basement (6 Ways)

  Basements are a great place to put a movie room, office, or game room. There is usually... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Basement in new construction home
Interior

Is It Illegal To Finish a Basement Without A Permit? (What To Know)

  Finishing a basement can add quite a bit of extra living area to your home. With a fini... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Hand removing blue painter's tape
Interior

How To Remove Painter’s Tape That Is Stuck (Guide)

  Painter’s tape can make your next painting project simple and looking great. With pai... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
First layer of blue paint on the wall
Other

Accidentally Used Interior Paint Outside (What Happens?)

  Painting is a project that many homeowners try to take on without the help of a profession... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
The female hand presses a button doorbell
Exterior

How To Hear Your Doorbell From The Basement (3 Ways)

  Doorbells are a great tool to alert us that a friend or stranger is at our door. The pr... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Top view of dirty toilet bowl
Interior

What Causes Grey Stains In A Toilet Bowl? (Everything To Know)

  The toilet bowl is one of the areas in the house which can be quite difficult to keep clea... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Partially Finished Basement
Interior

What Is A Partially Finished Basement? (Everything To Know)

  The term “partially finished basement” can be a bit misleading. Understanding exact... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
construction site worker smelling paintbrush with blue paint.
Interior

Paint Smells Like Rotten Eggs (Reasons Explained)

  When it’s time to touch up the paint in a room, you may head to the garage to see what k... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Hole,In,Concrete,Wall
Other

How To Fill An Opening From A Wall AC (Step-By-Step)

  If you have made the upgrade from a wall mounted air conditioning unit to central air, you... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Spacious,Empty,Basement,In,American,House
Interior

Can You Expand A Basement? (Everything To Know)

  Adding space to your home can help to make it more comfortable and to add more value. I... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago