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It started with stainless steel everything. The rush to make consumer goods look like their industrial counterparts happened to gadgets and furnishings intended for every room in the house. But the kitchen was the main destination for the new industrial revolution. Continue reading →
Balance in Landscape Design
by Dan Eskelson on May 2, 2012
Balance is necessary for the landscape to provide stability in the visual perception of the site; in other words, a harmonious or satisfying arrangement of the parts of the landscape is necessary for an attractive garden. Visual stability is achieved by understanding the visual weight of our landscape elements. Continue reading →
Roof and Loft Insulation DIY to Reduce Heat Loss in Your Home
by Guest on Feb 5, 2016
There is no doubt that insulation can make a significant difference to your energy bills and there are quite a few improvements that are within the scope of most DIY enthusiasts. Continue reading →
French Door Refrigerators: More Than Classy Kitchen Appliances
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French door refrigerators are the modern answer to the ubiquitous food storage appliance. There was a time when the side-by-side refrigerator was the kitchen must-have. French door refrigerators trickled onto the appliance market in the nineties to fix the side-by-side limitations. Continue reading →
Unscrupulous Contractor Scams
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Avoid contractor fraud by protecting yourself when entering into a home construction project. Most of the misunderstandings pertaining to contractor and homeowner relationships occur as a result of unclear or wrongly interpreted construction contracts. Continue reading →
Increase Your House Value Through Deck Building
by Guest on Jun 7, 2017
Do you want to enhance the value of your home? Sure you do. Your home is one of the biggest investments you will make in your life. Did you know that you can increase your house value through deck building? Continue reading →
Know the Difference: Washer/Dryer Combos and Stackable Washer/Dryers
by Guest on Oct 3, 2013
When it comes time to purchase new appliances for your home, one of the major decisions that you’ll have to make is whether to get a washer and dryer combo unit or a stackable washer and dryer. While most people are well aware of the fact that a washer is different from a dryer, those same people might not realize that combo units and stackable units are not the same thing and should not be treated as such. Continue reading →
What makes Front Load Washers so Efficient?
by Guest Post on Mar 29, 2011
One of the hottest new items out in the appliance market is front-load washers. These incredible machines can offer convenience and comfort like never before. Maybe you have been in a friend's house or a local home improvement store and seen these sleek, modern machines. Continue reading →
Not Just for Wood: Home DIY Projects Made Easier with a Jigsaw
by Guest on Feb 9, 2017
There are so many reasons why even the most basic of DIYers should have a jigsaw. Every time you saw a piece of wood and wish the result was just a little bit neater; every time you want to cut a curve instead of a straight line; every time you wish you could cut everything quicker and more consistently Continue reading →
Challenges Posed by Basement Remodeling
by Guest Post on Apr 14, 2010
One mistake that many homeowners fall into is looking beyond what their homes have to offer and plunging into a costly basement addition. What they have failed to realize is that the perfect answer to their space issue is just lying around an unused area. Continue reading →
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