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4 Common Bathroom Plumbing Problems
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Beautifying Your Home's Exterior
by Guest on Feb 28, 2010
There are lots incentives why homeowners desire an improved home exterior. Maybe you want to sell your home in the future, are bored with the old look or wish to add equity to your home. Painting, landscaping and new window shutters will give your home fantastic results. Learn about exterior paint and the quick curb appeal of your home. Continue reading →
Kitchen Counters: A Materials Overview
by Guest on Feb 27, 2010
Kitchen countertops are available in an almost limitless array of materials and colors. Nothing beats granite for durability, stainless steel for a contemporary, functional look, or tile for timeless charm. Below are some of the more common counter surfaces with their respective advantages and disadvantages. Continue reading →
How Microwaves Work
by Guest on Feb 27, 2010
Created by a magnetron electron tube, microwaves heat food to a depth of one inch. As the heat is conducted inward the rest of the food is cooked. Microwaves bounce around inside the cavity of the oven and are eventually absorbed by the food, causing molecules in the food to vibrate producing heat through friction. Popcorn has moisture in the center of the kernel, an efficient microwave absorber. As the water molecules vibrate and heat the kernel erupts and turns inside out. Water is believed to be the best absorber of microwaves; therefore foods with higher moisture content will cook quicker than those of lower moisture content. Continue reading →
Helpful Tips on Selecting the Right Contractor
by 411 on Feb 24, 2010
Selecting a reliable contractor can be a difficult and time consuming task, due to the fact the industry has a variety of terms, cost, availability, specialist in a trade, knowledge, quality, and professionalism. Most licensed contractors are competent, honest, and financially responsible; however like all businesses, contractors are in the business to make money. Continue reading →
Plants Around the Home. Nursery? or Grow Yourself?
by Guest on Feb 24, 2010
Plants are a great way to spice up your home, start a garden, or give the gift that keeps on giving to a friend, family member, or loved one. When it comes to growing plants, you may think that you have to start from scratch and invest in seeds that you grow throughout the year. However, if you are considering growing plants or giving a plant to a loved one, then you should invest in them from a nursery. This is a great way to find the exact plant you want at the highest quality possible. Continue reading →
Cleaning Grandfather Clocks
by Guest on Feb 24, 2010
Cleaning grandfather clocks is not the easiest process but, definitely worth the time. Keeping grandfather clocks clean is just as important as cleaning your car. The value of clean grandfather clocks will be much higher than grandfather clocks that sit in the corner collecting dust and grime. Grandfather clocks can be cleaned right at home with a little patience and some technique. Continue reading →
Basic Knowledge About Home Surveillance
by Guest on Feb 24, 2010
If you are interested in protecting your home with a surveillance system, you should first grasp the concepts of the technology. There are several home surveillance systems to choose from, making it in your best interest to learn all you can. Most aren’t hard to install or monitor - providing you have the right guide to assist you. Continue reading →
3 Steps in Buying Crystal Chandelier for Your Home
by Guest on Feb 24, 2010
Chandeliers give off a swish and elegant feel to your home, while bountiful out adequate lighting to give it a bright and positive atmosphere. Among the different types of chandeliers sold nowadays, the most standard ones are the rock chandeliers. Keep in bewared that rock chandeliers are opulent, especially those that have property and luxurious crystals and incorporates different layers for a pompous goal. If you want to get one to give your home that elegant look while trust your wallet in rein, then here are 3 basic steps to do just that. Continue reading →
Choosing Your New Bathtub
by Guest on Feb 24, 2010
The first step in choosing a new bathtub is determining how much money you can afford to spend on one. If you are also remodeling the rest of your bathroom, it is important that you not only focus on the cost of a new bathtub, but also the cost of your other supplies. If you mistakenly spend too much on a new bathtub, the rest of your bathroom remodeling plans could suffer. Also, you will likely find that having a bathtub limit or budget is the best way to save time while shopping. Knowing how much money is too much to spend will prevent you from wasting your time, by examining bathtubs that you cannot even afford. Continue reading →
Bathroom Tile Installation -- Don't Make This Mistake
by Guest on Feb 24, 2010
Ever noticed cracks in ceramic tile floors? That's a common sight and it usually has the same cause. The common cause is taking a shortcut at the very start of a tile project. After the short cut the project is doomed to failure. What's the shortcut? It's simple. Many people don't take the time to build a solid foundation for a tile floor. You know that especially in bathrooms, you often have water damage to the floors. With water damage comes rot and then spongy places. Now if you just cover up a floor that moves with ceramic tile, it'll look great at first. But that floor still is going to move. Continue reading →
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