2,189 articles on "home_improvement"

Persian Rugs - Care and Cleaning

You've just invested in a beautiful Persian rug. Even though they are durable, they still need to be properly cared for and cleaned. A well maintained rug will last indefinitely. Let's look at some standard care tips.General Care:1. Don&ap...

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Motion Detector Technology

Motion Detector Technology by: Boyd Norwood Motion detectors are in use all around us in both residential and commercial locations. There are many common uses for motion detectors that most people find convenient and helpful in very common, ever...

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Choosing the Right House Plan

Choosing the Right House Plan by: Mike Merisko Everybody would like to live in a mansion or a sprawling ranch but there are many factors to consider when choosing a house plan. There are also a few pitfalls that can be avoided by doing your home...

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Popular Faux Painting Techniques Explained

Popular Faux Painting Techniques Explained by: Julie Lohmeier In the last 10 years, faux painting techniques have gone from obscure to popular, from the realm of professionals to do-it-yourself projects. These techniques are not difficult althou...

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Installing A Septic Tank And Septic Tank Repairs

Installing a septic tank is a more a complicated process than you might think at first. The simplest and the best way to go about it is to have the company that you buy your new septic tank from do all the work. They have all the equipment required t...

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Attic Insulation - A Tiny Measure That Brings Forth Enormous Benefits

How important is attic insulation in your home? The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has an on going scheme of grants called Home Energy Saving Scheme (HES).This scheme would allocate Euro 250 if you retrofit your attic insulation, of ...

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A Sofa Slip Cover Will Add New Life To Your Tired Furniture!

A Sofa Slip Cover Will Add New Life To Your Tired Furniture! by: Mike Yeager A sofa slip cover may be just what you need to add some life to that old, tired looking couch of your. There are many advantages to owning a sofa slip cover. One is tha...

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Should Baby Bedding Be Tight or Loose?

Should Baby Bedding Be Tight or Loose? by: Dominic Ferrara Many parents already know that it is better not to use bedding with small babies. It would be better for them to be dressed in something that will keep them warm. In case you feel the ne...

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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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Bleach – Our Reliance On It Is A Mistaken Belief

Bleach – Our Reliance On It Is A Mistaken Belief by: David Andrew Smith Bleach products must be the most commonly found cleaning products in households, and offices complexes are not far behind. Go into most household toilets and you will prob...

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