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by Guest Post on Jan 22, 2010
When wanting to make a significant change to your living room without completely changing the design, you should consider changing your living room furniture. The most popular reason for this dramatic change is to replace worn-out or old pieces with newer pieces. Continue reading →
Landscaping: Your Return on Investment
by Dan Eskelson on Apr 30, 2012
Researchers conducted a study of home sale prices and compared the results based on varying levels of landscape quality. Not only were the type, size and condition of plantings considered, but also the overall design. Continue reading →
You Can Do It Weatherstripping
by Michigan State University on Apr 26, 2012
You can weatherstrip your doors even if you are not an experienced handyman. There are several types of weatherstripping for doors, each with its level of effectiveness, durability, and degree of installation difficulty. Select among the options given the one you feel is best for you. The installations are the same for the two sides and top of a door, with a different, more durable one for the threshold. 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 →
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by Thomas Kral on May 6, 2012
The differences between the two types of siding are mostly about preference and price. Vinyl is less expensive than aluminum especially if the aluminum is vinyl wrapped. With aluminum colors fade and get chalky, pits with age, and dents if anything hits it. Continue reading →
Respirator or Dust Mask - What is the Difference?
by Boris Dzhingarov on May 20, 2015
When embarking on any project whatsoever where you will be subjected to airborne particles, you may want to make sure to have the appropriate level of protection available in the form of a face mask. Continue reading →
4 Benefits of a DIY Heat Recovery System Installation
by Boris Dzhingarov on May 23, 2018
Lately, you may have been hearing a lot about HRV (Heat Recovery and Ventilation) systems and now you probably want to know what they do and how they can benefit you. Since you have a newer model home, isn’t this already built into your furnace? Continue reading →
Care and Cleaning of Slate Floors
by Michigan State University on Apr 27, 2012
Even with regular slate floors maintenance, stains will still occur, especially in the grouted area of the slate floors. Grout by nature is very porous and can easily absorb spills, which causes staining. Continue reading →
Tips on Replacing Bathtub Faucets You Would Not Want to Miss
by Guest Post on Apr 12, 2010
Bathtub faucets allow water in pipes to be used in controlled manner. Generally the bathtubs have either 2 valve or 3 valve faucets. They start leaking or dripping when washers become stiff and corroded. Water pressure also hastens this process. Continue reading →
Unique Outdoor Furniture Ideas
by Guest on Aug 14, 2013
When it comes to choosing outdoor furniture, it is easy to forget that it needs to be durable and be able to withstand a lot of different weather events. Whether you live in a predominately hot or wet climate, you need to buy top quality garden furniture that will stand up to the harshest of conditions. Continue reading →
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