2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

The 10 Most Important Rules of Choosing and Dealing With a Contractor

The 10 Most Important Rules of Choosing and Dealing With a Contractor by: Razmik "Raz" Vartanian Building your dream home can quickly turn into a nightmare of unmet schedules, cost over runs, shabby workmanship and endless arguments. I have been...

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Spring Into Action: Home Maintenance

Spring Into Action: Home Maintenance by: Wally Conway Spring has sprung! Even more important than buds, birds, and bees, spring brings buyers! When buyers are looking for a place to nest, they would really rather not see problems. As it turns ou...

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How to Build a Shed

How to Build a Shed by: Keith Kingston The easiest way to build a shed in the backyard is to make a trip to the local Lowe's or other hardware shop to purchase a shed-building kit. Never choose one from a picture in a brochure or from the I...

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Door Hardware - the Focal Point of the Home.

Door Hardware - the Focal Point of the Home. by: Ali Arnold The door is the focal point of the home which is why door hardware is so important, creating a striking first impression as well as securing your property against intruders. The right ...

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Store Your Outdoor Furnishings to Make Them Last

Store Your Outdoor Furnishings to Make Them Last by: Debbie Rodgers In many parts of North America, the end of "porch season" has arrived. Whether you're clearing out for some oncoming bad weather, closing up the cottage for the season, bea...

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Use A Wallpaper Border For A Budget Backsplash

You can add some splash to your kitchen without spending a lot of money by applying a simple wallpaper border for a backsplash. You can get a pretty good bargain on borders in the closeout bin at your wallpaper store or home improvement center, but m...

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NURSERY ROOM DECOR

NURSERY ROOM DECOR Tasneem Mirza The nursery is your newborn's first room, his own little world: the environment,which in part will influence and shape his personality. As a parent your goal is to provide a surrounding that is comfortable, secur...

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Protecting Your Limestone Floor Investment

Protecting Your Limestone Floor Investment by: Edward Green There are many types of limestone. These vary a great deal in terms of porosity and hardness, as well as in colour and texture. However limestone, although very hard wearing and durable...

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The Three Main Parts Of A Tree

The Three Main Parts Of A Tree by: Paul Curran Trees can be broken down into three main parts: the roots, the leaves and the woody structure between them. The roots' function is to bring raw materials-water and mineral salt dissolved in wat...

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How to Create a Decorative Garden Window

If you have a sunny window in a room where you don't have to worry about privacy, this decor idea will provide a country home feel along with the beauty of Mother Nature's flowers. What you will need for this project: 1.Rope about 10 inches...

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