2,189 articles on "home_improvement"

Where Did Lava Lamps Come From?

Where Did Lava Lamps Come From? by: Mike Yeager Lava lamps have charmed people for decades. Edward Craven-Walker, a citizen of Great Britain, showed the world lava lamps in 1963. Two Americans bought the rights to this first lava lamp and called...

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Window Décor Q&A: How Do I Balance Privacy And Sunlight?

ow Decor Q&A: How Do I Balance Privacy And Sunlight? by: Yasmin Siboldi, Manager, Visual Merchandising at Blinds To Go (courtesy of News Canada) Q: Our family room has a large bay window that provides wonderful sunlight, but, unfortunately, it f...

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How to Select Exterior Shutters

Exterior shutters not only add charm and appeal to your home’s exterior, but they can also serve functional purposes such as adding privacy and blocking out the sun. Picking the right exterior shutters can be a daunting task, but with a few things ...

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5 Ways to Deal With Lady Bug Infestations

5 Ways to Deal With Lady Bug Infestations by: LeAnn R. Ralph Every fall, millions of lady bugs (or what seems like millions) swarm around my house here in west central Wisconsin, looking for a place to spend the winter. Actually, they are not "t...

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Replacing the Irreplaceable

acing the Irreplaceable by: ARA Content There's Hope for that Broken Tea Cup or Lost Fork (ARA) - "They were the only ones that offered any encouragement," says Margaret Winters. The Northridge, Calif. resident is talking about Replacements...

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What's Causing Those Ominous Gurgling Noises Coming From The Toilet?

Toilets can make a number of odd noises that may indicate an issue requiring drain cleaning or plumbing repair. One such sound is a gurgling noise. In addition there may be many other noises such as trickling noises, humming and whistling, and repeat...

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Vintage Labels On Tiles

Vintage Labels On Tiles by: Alicia Tapp "Everything Old is New Again" It's refreshing to note that gone are the days that countertops and backsplashes have to match. There are no decorating rules.The focal point in your kitchen, wine cellar...

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A Few Simple Facts About Purple Martins

Purple Martins are the largest member of the swallow family.However, in flight their wings are more triangular than other swallows.Males are a handsome lot having a violet head and body with black on wing and tail. Females, youngsters, and first year...

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Stylish Hardwood Flooring in Northern Virginia

Virginia is known for allergies and Alexandria is no different. If you currently have a house filled with carpet, you may want to change to hardwood flooring. Northern Virginia will see a lot of pollen in the Spring which can become trapped in carpet...

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Care of Moth Orchids

Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most people would say, "no way". Yet, the moth orchids that I am talking about are the ones that sway nicely in the breeze and some of the newer hybrids have a nice fragrance. These moths are easy to care for...

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