2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

How To Propagate Seeds Outdoors

Annuals can be grown readily from seed in most cases. The method of growing depends upon the delicacy or hardiness of the seed, and may require planting in frames or pots initially, transferring to the bed only when the weather is sufficiently mild ...

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How to Prune Apple Trees

In this article you will find out how to prune apple trees. (One of several articles from the author on how to prune fruit trees). Pruning apple trees can be done several ways. This operation often causes concern, and considerable variation in ideas...

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Tricks for Washing Perfect Windows

Washing Window TricksHave you ever wondered how those professional windowwashers move so fast with the squeegee, and thewindows turn out perfect? Well, there really are sometricks to it that are simple to learn, and once youdo, dare I say it, you may...

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A Guide to Good Furniture Care

A Guide to Good Furniture Care by: Holly Linington During my long career in the furniture business I’ve often been asked, “What is the proper way to care for my fabric?” After all, you’ve purchased your dream furniture piece but you’re...

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Organizing Your Home: The Family Room/Living Room

Organizing Your Home: The Family Room/Living Room by: Norman Fleming Some homes have a “great room” and no living room, others have a “family room” and a living room. No matter what you call it or how many of these rooms you have, organi...

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Koi Pond - is pH Important?

What do some liner promoters and salesmen say about professional pond installations using concrete and rebar, plus mortar to hold the rocks? (1) "One problem with concrete and mortar construction is that of cement alkali leaching out for some time a...

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On Flooded Basement in Cincinnati OH

You might be one of the thousands of people who faced the problem of water damage, specifically a flooded basement in Cincinnati OH, during the torrential rain in early June of 2010. The flash flood caused several people to be homeless while others w...

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Artificial Turf: Advantages Of Installing Synthetic Turf

Artificial turf is a wise investment for anyone in the timeshare and vacation rental industry. Spending time discovering ways to help your property stand out from others is a factor many property owners overlook. At ForeverLawn, we know how important...

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Steel Shelving for Garage Storage Shelves

A serious problem that houses often suffer from is a lack of storage options. Sometimes there just isn't the space available to store all the items that are likely to be found in a house. There is a cost effective solution however, and that is s...

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Candle Making 101

Candle Making 101 by: M J Plaster If you'd like to try your hand at candle making, set aside two hours one day next weekend, and start with an easy project, using your old candles to test the waters. If it's instant gratification you c...

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