2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

Thinking about building a Log Cabin

Thinking about building a Log Cabin? This is how your determineyour foundationThere are at least three types of foundation that may be usedwith many of the popular cottage plans available today. Theseare: a concrete slab on grade; a full foundation w...

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Refrigerator electricity usage lowered in 15 minutes

November 2004I recently had a customer ask for my advise about cleaning her refrigerator.I started to describe the pros and cons of different cleaners that can be used to clean the interior when she stopped me abruptly. “I know all about that stuf...

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New construction windows or replacement windows Which is right for you

(New construction windows or replacement windows? Which is right for you?)Hello, my name is John Rocco.I grew up around the window and door business. My father owned a glass shopthat dealt in every aspect of residential and commercial glass.Naturall...

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Mow & Edge, The Basics of Lawn Care

You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated.Mow & Edge, The Basics of Lawn CareArticle by Jack StoneCopyright &c...

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21st Century Light Bulbs

21st Century Light BulbsMy goal with these articles is to share things I’ve learned about common household chores by doing them wrong.  When one of the globe lights over the mirror in our bathroom burned out, I wrote down what watt they were (40),...

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Chill Out With A Quality Ceiling Fan

Chill Out With A Quality Ceiling Fan by: Mike Spencer Are you craving some air flow in your house? Is the air conditioner running as hard as it can go but it still feels stuffy and hot in your house? Try installing a ceiling fan and see if it wi...

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Quick Smart Cleaning – The Bathroom

Quick Smart Cleaning – The Bathroom by: Barry Hynd The bathroom isn’t like any other room in the house; it needs to be cleaned to a certain standard to maintain hygiene. But it doesn’t necessarily have to take an eternity. In this Quick Sm...

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Windows and Doors Northern Ireland (N. Ireland)

Plastic windows and doors can significantly increase a home's curb appeal. It used to be that your only option was plain white window frames. UPVC technology has moved on and listened to build what customers want. There is a now a vast array o...

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7 Reasons To Mulch! Why's And How To's

Your landscape is a large living investment and like most investments the more information about it, the more you get in return. Most of us regard mulch as having one function, to give our landscape a fresh new appeal. The truth is, properly laid mul...

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Pool Maintenance Tips

Worried about maintaining your pool? Owning a pool can be a great way to get exercise and have a little fun in the summer. Unfortunately, keeping a pool clean and healthy can involve a pretty long list of chores. Read on for some simple tips that wil...

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