2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

Concerning Mulch - PART ONE

Copyright © 2005 Tammy Clayton"I don’t want any weeds to have to deal with."The infamous statement uttered by millions. That is a pretty tall order to attempt to fill. Over the years, I have discovered that many people believe the fallacy that...

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How to Make Your Own Rooting Hormone

How to Make Your Own Rooting Hormone by: Marilyn Pokorney When starting a new plant from a leaf or stem cutting, the cutting will be more likely to form roots and create a new plant if a rooting hormone is used. While commercial rooting hormone...

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Can Bamboo Flooring Really Help Save The Worlds’ Environment?

Can Bamboo Flooring Really Help Save The Worlds’ Environment? by: S.A. Smith Probably not on its own, but its an excellent example of how consumers can vote with their buying dollars to sway market demand to bring more environmentally friendly...

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

Building your dream home can quickly turn into a nightmare of unmet schedules, cost over runs, shabby workmanship and endless arguments.I have been originating and closing construction loans for a good number of years now and I have experienced clien...

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Floating Shelving - Create Illusion Of Space In Your Space

Floating shelving is a fantastic method to create the phantasm of space in apartments or flats and homes that have a shortage of it. They are known as this simply because you can't see any brackets or fixtures which are holding them up. They&apo...

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How to Select Exterior Shutters

How to Select Exterior Shutters by: Sarah Wright Installing exterior shutters is a relatively quick way to add style and color to the outside of a house. Historical and modern houses alike benefit from the timeless style of shutters. As with any...

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Types Of Roses To Use For Landscaping Your Home

If you enjoy roses, you can use them functionally as well as decoratively around your grounds — as creepers, shrubs, vines, climbers, hedges or just as beds of pure color. Rose originators are enthusiastic and tireless, and every year new favorite...

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Tulip Care

The crocus, anemone, narcissus and daffodil are all welcome harbingers of spring. However, growing tulips capture the essence of spring with bright colorful blooms that renew the earth with promise of summer color. The best part of growing tulips is ...

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Water Removal 101

Water is essential to life, but when it enters our homes or business properties uninvited, it can cause significant damage. Floods, burst pipes, leaking roofs, and backed-up sewage systems are just a few examples of potential water disasters that can...

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External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which one should you Use?

External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which one should you Use? by: Brett Fogle For many people, it's never been a question of whether to use a submersible pump vs. an external pump because most people have smaller ponds and are used to just usin...

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