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GET INSPIRED IN THE DECISION TO BUY A HOME AND THE BEST INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS TO GIVE A GO
Buying a home can seem to be a daunting experience – it is the most expensive and emotionally charged purchase of your life. But, with a bit...
on May 23, 2019
What’s the Best Way to Monitor Your Home Security: Smart Home or Home Security System?
Is security or convenience more important in protecting your assets? The two aren’t mutually exclusive. Here’s how to make an informed...
on May 21, 2019
Home Spa Ideas | How to Turn Your Bathroom into a Spa
No need to book into a day spa when you can create your own spa experience at home. The fine bubbles of whirlpools range gently stimulate...
on May 21, 2019
How to Clean a Bathroom Fast | A Step by Step Guide
Does cleaning the bathroom feel like the absolute worst house chore ever invented? Maybe you’re just looking at things in the wrong light. In...
on May 21, 2019
Creating a Safe Home for Your Family
Home is the starting place of love, hope, and dreams, so it’s only sensible to make the home base as safe as possible. Doing a home safety...
on May 20, 2019
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Three Places to Spend Money on the Exterior of Your Home
When you have the exterior of your home remodeled, you are investing, time, energy and convenience into the project and you want to make sure that...
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When to Use a Brush, Roller or Sponge Brush
Brushes are a good choice for painting trim and woodwork. They are also useful for cutting in the edges around the top and bottom edges and corners...
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Homemade Headboards-Make an Upholstered or Wooden Headboard
Homemade headboards can add a lot of personality to any bedroom. They can be coordinated with existing furniture and room decor or they can be the...
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Creating a Cottage Kitchen with Bead Board
Kitchen decor can range from modern and bold to elegant and elaborate by using strategic kitchen pieces. One of the most popular decorating trends...
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Gas Fireplace Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Follow these steps for diagnosing and troubleshooting Gas Fireplaces repairs. For the average DIYer, this may seem intimidating, depending on the...
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Structural Designing: Creative Art of Building Structures
by Guest on Jan 19, 2010
Structural engineering is a field of civil engineering that involves the study of building safe and stable structures. The property of a structure being stable and secure is analyzed by structural civil engineers. Structural designing is a creative and complicated field that takes much proficiency and expertise to do site investigations and build structures on them. Continue reading →
Leaky Ceilings and Telltale Signs of Ongoing Problems
by Guest on Jan 19, 2010
There are a number of things that can go wrong on your roof that can cause water to leak into your home. If you have an older shingle roof, you might have a missing shingle that got blown off of your roof, or there might be cracks or a missing nail from the roof sheathing. There might also be a problem in one of the valleys on your roof. Continue reading →
3 Reasons Why a Limestone Fireplace is Right for You
by Guest on Jan 19, 2010
3 Reasons Why a Limestone Fireplace is Right for You? Limestone as a material for fireplaces is popular and prominent because of its soft and durable qualities which make it an ideal choice for making a fireplace. However, the rather soft and relatively porous nature of limestone makes care for your limestone fireplace very important. Experts say you must prevent stains and grubby marks from spoiling the surface of your limestone fireplace especially if it’s new! Continue reading →
No Need for a Plumber to Replace the Bathtub Drain
by Guest on Jan 19, 2010
If your bathtub drain needs to be replaced, either because it has become damaged or simply because it's not holding the water in the tub adequately anymore, there isn't a need to call a plumber. Replacing this drain is well within the reach for most do-it-yourself home owners. Replacing this drain yourself will save you a significant amount of money, especially taking into consideration the prices that plumbers usually charge. Continue reading →
Beautiful Restoration Techniques for Teak Furniture
by Guest on Jan 19, 2010
Teak wood furniture is very beautiful, and an especially popular choice for outdoors. While brand-new teak wood furniture has a beautiful honey color, over time and exposure to sun and the elements, the color of the wood changes to a silver-gray. While some people actually prefer the silver-gray color of aged teak wood, there are some simple restoration techniques you can use to restore the original color of the wood. Continue reading →
Be Prepared: What Do You Need in Your Home Improvement Tool Box?
by Guest on Jan 19, 2010
What's in your toolbox? Do you have all the basics? Of course, some of the more obvious tools that everybody needs are standard hand tools. Have a good assortment of straight and Phillips screwdrivers in your tool box, and include an Allen wrench set as well. You'll need a few pairs of pliers, including a set of needle nose pliers. Learn more about tools and the safety gear needed to use them. Continue reading →
Adding Privacy without Curtains or Blinds
by Guest on Jan 19, 2010
If you have no curtains or blinds covering your window, there are a few ways to make sure you have the privacy you need. You can apply a film or decal directly onto the window, or use furnishings or accessories to obstruct the view of your room from the outside. Some methods will result in less sunlight entering the room compared to others, which may not be a problem for you if you have other windows or sources of light in the room. Consider these following options that add privacy while not detracting from the attractiveness and style of your home. Continue reading →
Choosing the Right Roofing Materials for the Right Job
by Guest on Jan 19, 2010
Choosing the right roofing materials begins with knowing what you will need for the job. Once you find the page that lists the materials needed you will then need to know what would be the best type to purchase. There are a lot of different types of roof shingles to pick from so you'll need to know what type would best protect your roof based on where you live and what weather conditions you'll need to protect your home from. People in areas where weather gets to -12 degrees may need a different type of shingle than someone who lives in an area where the weather rarely gets harsh. If budget is a concern you will want to shop around to find the best deal but there is a balance between quality and price. Continue reading →
Getting Rid of Carpet Stains
by Jessica Ackerman on Jan 14, 2010
The mess on your carpet is not a pretty sight. But the good news is that most carpet stains can be removed with the right tools, using the right procedure. It is important to treat spills or stains as soon as they occur. Any solid deposits should first be scraped up, and dry absorbent towels or paper kitchen towels should be used to soak up the liquid. Blotting from the outer edge in is recommended, rather than rubbing or soaking the stain with water, as this will cause the stain to spread over the carpet area and damage surrounding areas. After the area is blotted, cover it with a paper towel and weight it with a heavy object to soak up any remaining liquid. Continue reading →
All About Woolen Rugs
by Guest on Jan 14, 2010
Rugs are well known for their flexibility, durability and some of them for their adaptability to the different seasons. One of the finest fabrics used for the area rugs is wool. Wool rugs are one of the finest floor coverings, they are known for their value of money, style, their different designs and varieties, beauty and even their longevity. Woolen rugs are being used since the ancient times. It is one of the durable materials used to make the floor coverings. There are many varieties of wool available in the market depending on the different breeds of the sheep. The quality of wool can be determined from the multiple factors like the age of the sheep, its health, the gender and the way in which the sheep has been nurtured. Continue reading →
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