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How to Restore the Grout between the Tiles
by Guest Post on Jan 13, 2010
The tiles on the floor and wall seem to last forever, with a little cleaning and polishing they can look new, except for one thing. Over time the grout between your tiles starts to fade giving your tile a less attractive appearance. Revitalize them! Continue reading →
How to Prevent Drafts in the Home
by Guest Post on Jan 13, 2010
Doors and windows are the most common places where a draft enters the home, and each one needs to be assessed as to the severity of the draft present. This can be accomplished by placing a lit candle near each door and window and watching the manner in which the flame moves. Continue reading →
How to Wax Your Floor - Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood Floors
by Guest Post on Jan 13, 2010
Many people shy away from waxing their floors because they fear that it will be too much work, but waxing a floor is not a difficult or complicated task. A clean, well-waxed floor gives a nice look to an entire room and can be easily done with the right tools. Continue reading →
How to Replace a Faucet
by Guest Post on Jan 12, 2010
Replacing an old or leaking faucet is not a difficult task and doesn’t require many tools. You will first need to select the right replacement faucet, one that completely covers the mounting holes of the old faucet. The following steps will show you how to replace a faucet. Continue reading →
Simple Ways to Transform a Room on a Budget
by Guest Post on Jan 12, 2010
If your room has the same look over a long period of time, you obviously feel unhappy and bored. There are indeed simple ways to transform the entire look of your room without having to spend lavishly. This can be done by changing all the furniture and accessories in that room. Continue reading →
The Lights in Your Kitchen Offers More Than Just Illumination In Space
by Guest Post on Jan 12, 2010
In most homes, the lighting in the kitchen is fairly inadequate, which usually consists of one fixture in the middle of the ceiling. If the family is lucky, then there might also be an additional fixture to shed extra light over the kitchen or other work area. Continue reading →
Homemade Headboards-Make an Upholstered or Wooden Headboard
by Guest Post on Jan 12, 2010
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 basis of a bedroom makeover. Invest a bit of creativity and time to make a headboard, turning it from ordinary to spectacular. Continue reading →
Landscape Irrigation
by Guest Post on Jan 5, 2010
Most of the country is now under the influence of the hottest part of the year - even here in normally cooler north Idaho, temperatures have risen into the nineties for over a week. To keep your gardens thriving in these conditions is a challenge, and requires the careful management. Continue reading →
Copper Tubing Pipework
by Guest Post on Jan 5, 2010
There are many different types of materials used in plumbing systems in the home. Lead is no longer used even though a large number of older houses still have a lead rising main. If there are any other lead pipes still being used in the plumbing system these should be replaced. Continue reading →
Picking the Right Humidifier for Your Home
by Guest Post on Jan 4, 2010
If you have ever heard of humidifiers you know that they are used to produce soothing breathing environments in your home. Recently, humidifiers have become trendy because of their known benefits. With severely dry air, the use of a humidifier can provide relief, not only for breathing. Continue reading →
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