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Best Area Rugs For Your Home or Office
Area rugs are commonly found in homes with hardwood flooring. They are ideal additions for hardwoods, oak floors, tiles, or laminates. They can...
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The closer you get to retirement age the more people start to think about how to survive in retirement. Although everyone knows that you should...
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What Should I Consider Before Buying a Snow Blower?
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Motion detectors do a lot of work for you. With a pair of motion detector glasses, you can feel really secure without even lifting a finger. These...
on Sep 30, 2021
Four Ways to Clean Wood Products in Your Home
Wooden furniture and wooden surfaces can be tough to maintain, primarily if they collect dust frequently and require constant cleaning. There are...
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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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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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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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When to Use a Brush, Roller or Sponge Brush
by Guest on May 25, 2010
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 of walls, before using a roller to cover the larger areas. Continue reading →
Three Places to Spend Money on the Exterior of Your Home
by Charlie Brown on Sep 14, 2013
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 you are getting the most from the experience. After you have found a contractor that you are comfortable working with, you need to sit down and discuss all of the elements of the project. Continue reading →
Homemade Headboards-Make an Upholstered or Wooden Headboard
by Guest 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. Save money with a do it yourself headboard – all that is needed is some basic skills and tools. Cheap plywood is good enough for an upholstered headboard since it will never be seen. Continue reading →
Creating a Cottage Kitchen with Bead Board
by Guest on Mar 2, 2010
Kitchen decor can range from modern and bold to elegant and elaborate by using strategic kitchen pieces. One of the most popular decorating trends for a kitchen is the cottage look. The cottage kitchen makes use of simple, utilitarian designs. It is functional and simplistic, yet utterly charming. The cottage look also uses a liberal amount of white in its decor. White counters, white cabinets and white walls are all trademarks of a cottage kitchen. Any easy way to install a cottage feel into an Continue reading →
Gas Fireplace Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
by 411 on Apr 11, 2017
Follow these steps for diagnosing and troubleshooting Gas Fireplaces repairs. For the average DIYer, this may seem intimidating, depending on the problem; however, there are some basic symptoms, cause, and remedies you can troubleshoot on your own without too much trouble. The following tasks are to check your fireplace and repair some basic problems. Continue reading →
How to Repair Vertical and Venetian Blinds
by Guest on Dec 19, 2010
Vertical and Venetian blinds are the two most popular kinds of blinds that are used for home decorating. Vertical blinds have vertical slats that are long and hang from main head rail, while Venetian blinds have slats that horizontally hang from a top bracket. Blinds can be made of many materials including, but not limited to plastic, wood, bamboo, metal, or fabric. Continue reading →
Installing Ceramic Tile
by Guest on Apr 28, 2012
Whether you are replacing an old tile floor or installing a new one this step-by-step guide will walk you through the installation process. The following instructions are straightforward and they are designed for most common installations. If in doubt about your ability to complete this project, please consult with a professional tile installation contractor. Continue reading →
What Type of Licensed Contractor Should You Hire?
by 411 on Feb 28, 2017
Looking for a specialty project? There are many types of contractors available for your home improvement needs. Finding the right type of contractor is just as important as finding a professional and properly licensed contractor. Continue reading →
Tips for Using Slipcovers on Awkward Shaped Furniture
by Guest on May 14, 2012
Furniture slipcovers are great for improving the appearance of old sofas and chairs, or for protecting good quality furniture from pet hairs and general wear and tear. Ready made slipcovers are inexpensively priced and come in various sizes to fit most standard shaped seats. Continue reading →
Helpful Tips on Selecting the Right Contractor
by 411 on Jan 30, 2020
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 →
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