2,189 articles on "home_improvement"

A Guide to Handling Lead in Drinking Water

A Guide to Handling Lead in Drinking Water by: George Anderson Although most modern homes have lead free plumbing installation, there are still millions of houses that have older plumbing and thus increase the chances of higher lead levels in wa...

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Decorative Stone Uses For Landscaping

One of the benefits resulting from the diminishing rainfall now being experienced Australia wide is the growing realisation by the community that there are alternatives to the vast areas of lawn traditionally found around suburban houses. The new tr...

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Soy Candles? What Will They Think of Next?

Soy Candles? What Will They Think of Next? by: M J Plaster Quick: What comes to mind when you think of soy candles? Before my formal introduction to soy candles, I thought organic (read expensive) and BEIGE! And not just the color beige, but bei...

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How To Paint Your Own Artwork - And Save Money

How To Paint Your Own Artwork - And Save Money by: Catherine Calder Everyone wants to save money. Don't you? Well, painting your own, color matched art can be a lot easier than you might think! Usually the picture that you want for your roo...

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Orange Perennials For Your Garden

Perennials are wonderful because, they bloom year after year. Sometimes, I forget that I even have them planted and then they spring up to my surprise and delight! I like to add some zip to my garden with flowers that are orange in color. They add a ...

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Flowers of Red Violet in Dramatic Display

Flowers of Red Violet in Dramatic DisplayAlthough many flowers are red-violet, several types of Japanese Iris exhibit the color in a most spectacular fashion. Japanese Iris (I.ensata) are the last of the Iris to bloom and usually bloom about a month ...

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Sofa Slipcovers - Give Your Home An Instant Makeover!

Sofa Slipcovers - Give Your Home An Instant Makeover! by: Caroline Smith Sofa slipcovers are designed to be easy to fit over your existing upholstery, to give your furniture a fresh new look and protect the fabric underneath. If your favorite so...

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Do-it-Yourself Roofing, Is it Advisable? Some Tips and Guidelines

Do-it-Yourself Roofing, Is it Advisable? Some Tips and Guidelines by: Sara Jenkins Many do-it-yourselfers pride themselves in their handiwork, you can just see their garages filled to the brim with tools for those all around jobs. But ask any of...

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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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Log Home Automation? Excuse me?

Log Home Automation? Excuse me? by: Tom Heatherington On first hearing the term "home automation", most log home owners will say something like... I didn't build a rustic log home to turn it into a high-tech, silicon powered "smart building...

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