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Choosing Vinyl Flooring
by Guest Post on Apr 27, 2012
It is sometimes very hard to determine the advantages and disadvantages when choosing a new vinyl floor for your home. You may remember it as the stuff that dented, tore and was hard to clean in the apartment you used to live in. You might also remember the vinyl floor your mother had. Continue reading →
Ceiling Fans: How to Decorate and Update an Old Fan
by Guest Post on May 23, 2010
If you have ever shopped for ceiling fans you have probably noticed the many styles and designs to choose from, and you have probably also noticed the prices. The more stylish the fans, the more costly they are, and even the most expensive ceiling fans do not always add a lot of uniqueness. Continue reading →
Top Home Remodeling Ideas
by Weng Jauod on Aug 30, 2017
Looking for new projects? Check out these ideas on improving your home including some budget-friendly tips. Have you thought about changing the baseboards? Why not build the kitchen cabinets with wheels on so they can be moved around where needed? Continue reading →
Easy Wall Crack Repairs on Smooth and Textured Surfaces
by Guest Post on May 7, 2012
When a crack develops on a flat wall or ceiling, the repair is rather simple. You cover it with a strip of paper tape (if indoors) or mesh tape (indoors or out), skim over it with your putty knife and the appropriate interior or exterior patching compound in three thin coats (each one wider than the last to float it out with the surrounding surface as smooth as possible) and sand it just enough to remove any edges. Continue reading →
Plywood Thickness: Weight-Capacity Correlation
by M B on Apr 17, 2015
The thickness of plywood is essential in determining which to use for the intended purpose at hand. In general, most plywood only reaches 1 inch in thickness. Plywood panels usually come in fractions of inches intervals. Plywood thickness is important to know for two reasons. Continue reading →
Choosing the Right Food Processor for Your Culinary Needs
by Guest Post on Sep 2, 2010
For any home cook enthusiast, there are a number of essential appliances which will be found either in their kitchen already, or on their wish list. One of these is a food processor. Continue reading →
Woodchucks/Groundhog Prevention
by Guest Post on Apr 28, 2012
Groundhog day may have passed unnoticed for some, but for homeowners and gardeners groundhog season is only just beginning. Groundhogs (woodchucks) are active in the spring and summer and maybe feast on your garden or lawn. Here are our do-it-yourself tips for keeping your yard groundhog free. Continue reading →
How to Build a Bath Frame
by Alex Cordier on Apr 4, 2017
All baths require the support of a well-constructed timber frame. If you’re planning on installing a new bath into your home, you will need to know how to build the bath frame to size, reinforce the frame and install it correctly into your bathroom. Continue reading →
How Air Conditioners Work
by Guest Post on Oct 23, 2010
An air conditioner works in the same way as a refrigerator. The portable evaporative air conditioners that we see in homes make use of water to cool the air. They are not good in an area with high humidity as the air they blow out is very humid. Continue reading →
How to Protect Your Furniture from Sun Damage
by Alex Cordier on Feb 23, 2017
Having large windows that let in a lot of sunlight can be nice. It can feel good enjoying the natural light when you are indoors. While it may feel nice for a time, it can cause problems for your furniture. Continue reading →
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