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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Summer is here! consider tackling key home improvement projects while the weather is good!
- Summer time means barbeques, baseball, camping, and yes, Home Improvement Projects! As the weather gets nice and the days get longer so do lists of home improvement projects. Here are a few projects which are best done in the summer maximizing the long days and the good weather!Gardening/Landscaping: Depending on which part of the country you live in it may be too late to plant a gar...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Save money on home improvement projects
- Many of us avoid home improvement projects due to their expense. Granted if you are contemplating a "second-story" addition to your home, or the construction of a new "game-room", then most likely you will need to hire a general contractor to complete this task. However, if you are interested in projects like painting a room, removing acoustic texture from the ceiling (I just did this), installing...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ceiling fan blades
- A ceiling fan consists of three basic parts, namely the motor; blades and the mounting device. The standard ceiling fans comprises of three to five blades. The numbers and sizes of the blades determine the prices of the fan. The more the number of the blades, the costlier is the fan. Price also depends on the length of the ceiling fan blades which is measured by the full blade sweep they produce. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hardwood floors: beautiful, but a pain to keep clean
- Hardwood Floors are beautiful to look at and expensive to install. But keeping them clean is not necessarily the easiest thing to do. Growing up in a house with hardwood floors, I know how hard it was for my Mom to keep the floors shiny, especially with four kids. With two boys and two girls constantly running in and out of the house with various forms of the "outside world" caked to our...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stair railings styles
- The stair railing at home is more than a simple way to get from a floor to another. You can create an extension of your personal likes in decoration, with ornamental parts of wood, iron and other material easy to install that will increase the value of your home at the same time. If you think that the stair railing is one of the first tings that people see when they come in, you should think as we...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 questions to ask before starting any home improvement project
- 1. What experience does your contractor have with this type of project?How much experience does the home improvement contractor have in doing projects like yours? Does s/he specialize in this type of project, or will s/he be using your home as a learning project? Typically, contractors who have done several projects like yours will have a better idea of the actual costs and production issue...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Keeping your home spa clean
- Purchasing a home spa is a great expense; which can be easily wasted if you don't keep your hot tub in good condition. Hot tubs provide an area for you to relax and unwind at the end of the day. They also provide a luxurious place to entertain guests. That being said, like your house, you want your hot tub to be clean when others are relaxing in it.The following illustrates tips and procedu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bathroom vanity cabinets - considerations before buying bathroom vanities online
- Bathroom vanity cabinets are an essential component of any bathroom and can add drama to your design and decor. Bathroom sink cabinets provide countertop space, a place for the sink and faucets and great storage below. It's amazing how often bathroom cabinets and storage are left out of the planning process. It's important to have a place for everything in your bathroom that is easily accessible t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hardwood floor care will keep your hardwood looking fantastic
- Hardwood is still the homeowner's favorite choice of flooring and caring for it takes minimal effort. Unlike laminate or engineered wood, hardwood can be refinished many times, and will add years of beauty and warmth to your home, as well as increase its value and speed its resale. Ongoing floor care is needed to keep your hardwood looking its best, however, and there are four major aspects of har...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The versatile reciprocating saw: the power tool of your dreams
- A reciprocating saw is simply one of the handiest tools you can own. These tools are great for applications in the home or the jobsite. Milwaukee actually invented the first reciprocating saw and is still considered one of the best saws on the market. The Milwaukee Sawzall is the "Zerox" of reciprocating saws. Just go to your local hardware store and ask for a Sawzall, the salesman will ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Employ passive solar energy and start saving electricity today
- 1. Orientation, layout and positioning of your house on the land Orientate your living areas to the south side of the house, which receives most of the sun throughout the day (north if you live in the southern hemisphere).2. Insulation and draught proofing Make sure your walls, roof and floors are insulated and fill any gaps where draughts might come through....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Solar energy advantages disadvantages
- Many of us know that solar energy is a good thing, but few really understand why. Therefore, I compiled a comprehensive list of solar energy advantages and disadvantages that will enable you to make an educated decision whether on not Solar Power is right for YOU.Solar Energy Advantages1. Saves you money After the initial investment has been recove...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Portable air conditioners ensure economy and convenience
- Small is beautiful and convenient and so is the portable air conditioner as it can be shifted from one place to the other very easily. Read on to find out all the other advantages.With the onset of the damp weather, it becomes difficult to survive without constant central air conditioning but that can prove to be quite expensive. The answer to this problem is a portable air conditioner as i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips on ladder safety
- PLACEMENT?Ladders should be placed so each side rail is on level and firm footing so the ladder is rigid, stable and secure. ?Boxes, loose bricks, or other loose packing should not support the side rails. ?No ladder should be placed in front of a door opening towards the ladder. ?The correct angle for a freestanding ladder is 4 to 1. For every 4 lengths up the ladder should s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is a hot tub for you? top 5 questions you need to answer
- As a way of relaxing, more and more people are adding a hot tub to their home. Not only are hot tubs relaxing but they also offer tremendous benefit for people of all ages. Today, the number of sales for hot tubs has skyrocketed. Made from redwood, cedar, and teak, hot tubs are attractive and designed to accommodate two to twelve people. In addition, you can choose from a stand-alone unit or one t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The ultimate comfort - top 5 reasons for getting an awning
- Awnings are an economical and efficient way to shade a deck or patio from the hot glaring sun or cold winds and rain. The great thing about choosing an awning is that you could go with a design whereby the awning is out all the time or if you prefer a retractable awning that can be pulled back when you want to enjoy sunlight and open air. As you will discover in this article, there are many reason...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Useful home products will help your house sale profits
- Even if you've never been involved in the sale of house before and yours is about to go on the market, you probably know enough about the process to be able to repeat, like a litany: clean it; paint it; fix it. But do you find yourself asking: How clean does the house have to be and how do I tackle the job? Do I really have to paint? What are the best colors to choose? What do I need to repair? Wh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Chimney cap checklist: four quick ways to evaluate your existing chimney cap
- While you are cleaning leaves out of your home's gutters, dealing with Christmas lights, or adjusting a satellite dish, don't forget to check on your chimney caps while you're on the roof. Chimney caps are those mesh-sided enclosures (usually made of stainless steel, copper, or galvanized steel) atop your chimney to prevent water, animals, bird droppings, and leaves from entering your home. A once...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Glass sinks ? 4 unbreakable rules of buying a glass vessel sink
- 1. Know your sinks How durable are these sinks? These sinks are tempered. Tempered glass is regular glass that has been heated to a very high temperature, and then quickly cooled. This procedure strengthens the glass, making it 5-7 times stronger than regular glass.Sink glass is fairly thick. Typical thicknesses range from ½ inch to ¾ inch. Y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lakeside patios ? the water makes decisions for you
- If you are putting in a new patio on a lakeside, you have unique considerations that other homeowners do not have when it comes to purchasing patio furniture.We built a new patio on a 700 acre lake and I had to look around for just the right outdoor furniture. It can get very windy on the lake so you don't want furniture that will blow right into the water. That leaves out PVC, plastic, lig...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top ten remodeling tips
- My husband and I just completed our first remodel. It was a period renovation of a Victorian Gingerbread Craftsman. (I'm so thrilled I can talk about it in the past tense). We haunted architectural salvage houses for just the right windows, bid on eBay for period-correct light fixtures, spent an entire afternoon driving all over L.A. for a screw that they stopped making in the thirties and general...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Home automation enhances your lifestyle and saves money - exciting home automation applications
- Wouldn't it be nice to have your home take care of things for you, automatically, without you having to lift a finger? You bet it would. That is the promise of home automation. There are many different systems, especially in larger homes, that can benefit from being integrated. Some of these systems include security alarm, HVAC, audio / video, and lighting. Home automation integrates these systems...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making a pen with your new wood lathe
- So you just purchased a wood lathe but do not know what kind of project you should start out with. As soon as the right amount of skill is obtained, beautiful pieces of woodwork can be created with a wood lathe. However, before you get too over your head, it is best to start out with a basic woodturning project. My recommendation would be beginning by carving your very own pen.Pen turning i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Imported tools vs. brand name - are they as good?
- So you are looking for hand or power tools on the Internet or in a "brick & Mortar" tool store, and you keep running into tools imported from China, Taiwan, Korea, Germany and various other countries. A lot of these tools seem to be priced well under the comparable "name brand" tools you are used to? are they as good or better, or are they just cheap knockoffs.A larger percentage of these t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What to look for in a drill press
- A drill press, also known as a pillar drill, is the stationary form of a hand-held drill. The advantage of the drill-press over the hand drill is the tool's accuracy and power. A drill press is a very valuable tool with several different types and models of drill presses to choose from. Here are a few things to consider when purchasing your own drill press.Floor vs. Bench-Top Model...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choosing a home builder
- So you've decided to build a new home. Like many home buyers you realize that buying a new home offers a wide range of advantages over buying an existing home. You are getting exactly what you want, demanding the highest quality construction, as well as learning how to operate and maintain your home's systems and equipment. You're also developing a relationship with the builder. Congratulations on...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Homeowners ? here is a step by step guide to help you hire a quality home improvement contractor
- Before talking to any contractors the first thing to do is create a budget for the project. Without a budget you will be flying blind and may end up over spending. Having a tight budget will also help you make decisions about what kind of fixtures, and materials to purchase. Most products have a wide price range and having a budget will help keep you in line when making buying decisions.Aft...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Deck decorating
- On my blog, I once wrote about life on the Veranda - a favorite Southern, summer pastime.Picture a Charleston side-porch house, facing the obligatory magnolia tree, refreshing gin and tonics or the standard mint julep.But Veranda living is more than just a sense of "place". What really makes it memorable is the company of friends and neighbors, sparkling conversation, or a languid re...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tuscan style decorating for the kitchen
- A Tuscan decorating theme can put some old world charm into your kitchen and make it a warm homey room to gather in. The Tuscan style incorporates warm earth tones along with natural materials and architectural accents to create a time worn look. Although the look is of a centuries old kitchen you can achieve it without having to buy priceless antiques.ColorThe colors mimic those of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 things to consider before planning and installing a new bathroom
- Whether you want to install a new bathroom or make improvements to an existing one there are some decisions you need to make and challenges to overcome. A bathroom must be tailored to your requirements and every plan will vary depending on the planner's needs.1. Seek professional advice before planning a bathroom. You may need to consider local water regulations, existing plumbing facilitie...
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