2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

The Perfect Garden Sundial

Is it possible for a garden sundial to tell perfecttime?The chances are very good if you can make one yourself, or get one custom made for your location. But both thesealternatives will take either time or money.The reason for this is that apart from...

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How to Attract Butterfly Activity...

The flittering of the butterfly through your garden is no accident if you planned your garden carefully. The adult butterfly flitters from flower to flower - sipping nectar from many flowers in your gardens, while other adult butterflies search for ...

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The Finishing Steps to Building Your Log Cabin Roofing, Siding

The Finishing Steps to Building Your Log Cabin: Roofing, Sidingand InteriorAfter the rafters are in place, you will be ready to put on theroof boards. These boards can be 5/8-inch by 6- or 8-inchtongue-and-groove boards. There are some exceptions to ...

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Stainless Brass Door and Window Hardware.

On a recent visit to Sidmouth in South Devon, an English seaside town with many lovely period buildings, it was noticeable that despite the houses and hotels being beautifully presented, very few had appropriate door fittings, which would have given...

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How to shop online for Fireplaces, Stoves & Accessories

How to shop online for Fireplaces, Stoves & Accessories by: Katrina Dwight Fireplaces and fireplace mantels are fast becoming a core feature in homes across the world as they add a real feature point to any formal or indeed casual living area. F...

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What You Ought To Know About Windows For Your Homes

The way they are constructed, makes double hung windows very popular. Cleaning double hung windows are easier than windows based on a spiral or string system because they won't allow the sash to drop out when you are cleaning them. Double hung w...

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Canister vs. Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Vacuum cleaners come in two main types. These are the canister model and the upright. Both types of vacuum cleaners can be extremely effective on various surfaces and for different purposes. But certain vacuum cleaners have more advantages when it co...

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Gas Fireplaces Salt Lake: Welcome note for the winter

Winter is knocking at the doors of autumn in Utah and Salt Lake. People here, in Utah and Salt Lake, started to feel the little cold in breezes. As the season is changing, they need to prepare for the upcoming winters. They would be freeze otherwise....

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Who Should You Call When Water Is Seeping In?

One of the most common conditions that is overlooked in homes is a moist or damp basement. Aside from calling a plumber because there are puddles of water underfoot, most people allow the condition to persist. Then, one day the entire house fills wit...

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Wooden You Like to Know? A Primer to Wood Outdoor Furnishings

Wooden You Like to Know? A Primer to Wood Outdoor Furnishings by: Debbie RodgersTo many people, wood is the quintessential building material for furniture, both indoor and out. There's a wooden furniture form to suit every budget and decor ...

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