2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

PVCU Windows And Other Ways To Renovate Cheaply

It is a lot of people's dreams to have a beautiful home. The great news is that in order to have a beautiful home, you don't have to end up spending a fortune. There are many ways it is possible to save a few pennies here and there. As well...

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Back To Barrels

To Barrels by: News Canada (NC)-Reusing rainwater is not a new concept. Families have saved water in ponds, cisterns, buckets and barrels for centuries for use in watering, washing and even drinking. In fact, this practice is still common in man...

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20 Gas & Electric Money Savings Tips

as & Electric Money Savings Tips by: Tyrannus RolleDid you get sticker shock when you opened your last utility bill? If you did, you're not alone. People have reported huge increases in their energy bills. My gas bill went up about 40%,...

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Grow Monster Cosmos

Every year I plant the cosmos variety ?Versailles? by seed, as well as ?Seashell?, ?Sonata?, and ?Psycho?, in my garden (Cosmos bipannutus, Hardy to Zone 5). And every year my cosmos reach six feet or more in height, four feet in diameter, and drip w...

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Developing the Perfect Landscaping Idea

Developing the Perfect Landscaping Idea by: David Dunlap Using landscaping ideas can be an effective way to attract wildlife, such as birds, to your yard and neighborhood. Thoughtfully placing bird feeders or houses around your yard can make it ...

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Window Blinds Variations, And How They Can Fit Your Needs

Window Blinds Variations, And How They Can Fit Your Needs by: Tim Murray So you decided to go out and look for blinds, but there are so many of them! In this article you will get a brief intro into the pros and cons of every style out there. The...

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Best Way To Clean Carpet?

Best Way To Clean Carpet? by: Steve Gillman What is the absolute best way to clean carpet? Carpet manufacturers are almost unanimous. The best way is to use hot-water extraction, also called steam cleaning. Shaw Industries, for example, which is...

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Want a Garden But Not Enough Room or Soil? Then Hydroponics Gardening Could Be For You.

Want a Garden But Not Enough Room or Soil? Then Hydroponics Gardening Could Be For You. by: Jan Money Hydroponics gardening is a great idea for anyone who wants a garden but doesn’t have enough land or soil. Hydroponics gardening is, essential...

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Installing Gate Latches: A Simple Guide

Once you've hung a gate and tested its swing, install a stop on the latch post to prevent the gate from swinging past the post when closed. The stop is nothing more than a narrow board ( 1/2 1 inch), ( 2 in., etc. ) cut to the height of the gate...

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Mattress Cleaning Helps to Keep Your Home and Workplace Bug Free

It is really nice to go home and sleep on your comfortable bed after a long days work. But how can you rest if you keep on scratching? Mites! Irritating allergy causing bed bugs is a common problem. Some use bed bugs spray to keep it away, but it on...

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