2,189 articles on "home_improvement"

Unfinished Furniture… Finish It Yourself!

Unfinished Furniture… Finish It Yourself! by: Mike Yeager Unfinished furniture has started to become extremely popular in the last few years. As customers have discovered the benefit of buying unfinished wood furniture, the industry has respon...

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Why Hardwood Flooring Is Still A Good Investment

Why Hardwood Flooring Is Still A Good Investment by: S.A. Smith 1) Hardwood flooring has a timeless air of quality Hardwood floors have decorated some of the most exclusive mansions and estates in history and still exudes a feeling of permanence...

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Overwintering Pond Fish

Overwintering Pond Fish by: Brett Fogle The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by water temperature. As the water cools, pond fish require less protein in their diet. When koi and goldfish are fed high-protein food in cool wa...

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The Perfect Porch Swing

The Perfect Porch Swing by: Debbie Rodgers There is a magical quality to porch swings. In his summertime classic Dandelion Wine, Ray Bradbury describes the "ritual of the front-porch swing." "In the garage they found, dusted, and carried forth ...

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Lawn Aeration — The Cure for Soggy Grass Carpets

Just like people do, plants need breathing room. While most plants can get the air they need from the top, having adequate circulation in the soil is critical for growing healthy turf. If you’re noticing that last year’s lawn is this year’s spo...

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Understanding your laundry detergent

December 8, 2004History Soap has been around for 5000 years. Both the Egyptians and Babylonians used soap for personal cleaning. Soap then was a mixture of rendered animals fats and ashes. Although its basic principles remain the same, it is now mad...

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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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Backyard Ponds

Backyard ponds are a great source of fun and enjoyment. With them come all kinds of different nature. From the fish and all of the other wildlife, to all the different pond plants and flowers. It truly is a relaxing hobby, once you get it all set up...

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Advantage of an electric Lawn Mower

To many people, the words “lawn mower” conjures up the picture of a gas-powered thundering beast that is difficult to start and unpleasant to use. If you dislike the noise and smells that go along with gas mowers, maybe you should consider buyin...

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Bathroom Vanities – The Finishing Touch For Your Bathroom Makeover!

Bathroom Vanities – The Finishing Touch For Your Bathroom Makeover! by: Caroline Smith Bathroom vanities come in a wide variety of different styles and finishes, so it can be tricky to choose one that will be just right for your bathroom’s n...

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