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November 10th, 2009 — Air Conditioning, Doors, Energy, Garage, Handy Man, Heating, Windows, insulation
In the cold months of winter, there are a number of things you can do to conserve fuel and same money. The main way to conserve energy is to prevent heat from leaving the home. The first step is to make sure that the walls, ceilings and floors are insulated with material rated at the [...]
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What’s In Your Crawlspace? Most of today’s homes have crawl spaces, but few of us ever venture up there. No one really likes to think of crawling up into that tight space, but there may be a few reasons to consider it. It is important to schedule an annual checkup for your crawlspace, since...... -
Home Maintenance Given that buying a home is the biggest investment that people make, home maintenance is an important part of owning a home. One hopes that their investment is worth as much as it can be, and to ensure that maintenance has to be done. Preventative maintenance avoids very costly repairs...... -
Ceiling Fan Installation Do-it-yourself ceiling fan installation can save you money both on the installation and your home's heating and cooling costs. While running the fan in the summer can cool a room and give your air conditioner a break, running a ceiling fan on low in the winter can help distribute warm...... -
More on How to Winterize Your Home Winter is just around the corner and this means getting your home ready. While this is mainly important for those that live in colder climates, many of these tips are useful even if you have a house in the desert. Getting your home ready for winter is actually quite easy...... -
How to Install a Window Air Conditioner the Right Way As summer approaches, those of us without central air are getting ready to go through the annual ritual of installing our window air conditioners. However, were you aware that a bad installation can actually raise your electricity costs and make it harder to say cool? Here are some tips to......
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November 9th, 2009 — Doors, Repair, Screen
You may be surprised to learn that the repairs for a screen door can be relatively simple.
Most modern style screen doors have an aluminum frame that is lightweight and stretched across the frame there is fiberglass screening material. Unfortunately, the light weight nature of the fiberglass material means that it is not too difficult to [...]
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9 Home Improvement Ideas A great way to save money around the home is to make use of home DIY projects. These projects are typically an exchange of money and time; for putting in a little time and effort, the homeowner will save money in the long run. Listed are nine projects that are...... -
Some Good Home Improvement Advice There are many points of view from which you can take a look at home improvement advice. When we discuss the different home improvement options, our tendency is to do so from the point of view of most of the people that become handy-capable around the house. That point of...... -
Fuel Conservation - Tips for the Homeowner In the cold months of winter, there are a number of things you can do to conserve fuel and same money. The main way to conserve energy is to prevent heat from leaving the home. The first step is to make sure that the walls, ceilings and floors are insulated...... -
How to Replace Window Screens Windows screens may look tough, but many times they are all too fragile. One small tear can mean a house filled with bugs, but thankfully, it’s easy enough to fix them if you have the right tools. Here’s a quick guide to replacing and repairing window screens that anyone can...... -
Selecting the Best Garage Door Today, we have so many options when it comes to picking a garage door that it can be a bit overwhelming. However, there are a few guidelines and tips you can use to make the selection process a lot easier. Let's take a look at the four main types of......
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November 8th, 2009 — Aesthetics, Curb Appeal, Design, Doors, Garage, Handy Man, Outside
Today, we have so many options when it comes to picking a garage door that it can be a bit overwhelming. However, there are a few guidelines and tips you can use to make the selection process a lot easier. Let’s take a look at the four main types of doors, as well as their [...]
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10 Most Common Mistakes of DIY'ers Every year, thousand of homeowners pick up their tools and go to work on their homes. Unfortunately, many are not prepared for the projects they are facing and they may end up causing more damage. Here are the top ten mistakes that DIY'ers make when fixing or renovating their home....... -
Options for Building a Retaining Wall If you have a problem with drainage, or you would like to keep a hill where it belongs, a retaining wall is the perfect solution. There are many different options and materials that you can use when you need to build a retaining wall. Let’s look at some of the...... -
Saving Money with Discount Home Improvement When you are purchasing materials for your various home improvement projects, where do you actually go? If you are like most people, chances are that you pay a visit to your local home improvement retailer and purchase the materials from them. If you need a particular tool for that project,...... -
How to Choose New Siding For Your Home If your home is starting to look a little run down, or you just don’t want to go through the expense of painting it again, you may want to consider purchasing siding for your home. There are many benefits to using siding and it can be virtually maintenance free if...... -
Tips for Organizing the Garage 1 - Begin by creating a staging area. If you can park at least one car in your two car garage, then you can probably organize everything else in a day. Create a staging area where you can put items as you take them out of the garage, such as......
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November 6th, 2009 — Aesthetics, Doors, Handy Man, House Value, Replace, Windows
A great way to save money around the home is to make use of home DIY projects. These projects are typically an exchange of money and time; for putting in a little time and effort, the homeowner will save money in the long run. Listed are nine projects that are within your capability and that [...]
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How to Pick the Right Air Conditioning System for Your Home Thankfully, today we have many options when it comes to cooling our homes. If you are wondering if it is time to upgrade to a new kind of cooling system, you’re going to have a lot of options. However, they may not all be as effective for your particular needs....... -
Choosing a Home Improvement Project Before you engage in a home improvement project, you luckily do not need to be trained technically in order to be successful. There are standing landscaping and home improvement project ideas that you can implement that will enable you to work quite similarly to the pros. The secret that you...... -
Simple Energy Solutions That Save Big Money As energy prices go up, many people are looking to alternative power solutions in order to save money. However, converting an entire house to go off grid can be costly, and the work involved may be too much for some homeowners. That doesn't mean that you have to abandon the...... -
Determining Whether Home Improvement Costs are Good or Bad One of the most important decisions that you will make in regards to home improvement costs on your various projects has to do with determining whether those costs are good or not. It is an important decision because it is one that you need to understand in order to make....... -
Book Review: Insulate and Weatherize - Expert Advice from Start to Finish By Bruce Harley As energy costs continue to rise, many homeowners are starting to get serious about how much money they are wasting on home heating costs. In reality, if your home is poorly insulated, and you have not taken the steps to weatherize it properly, the fact is, your money is going......
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October 2nd, 2009 — Doors, Handy Man, Install, pets
Installing a unique door for your dog or your cat is a great way for you to make pet ownership a little simpler, because it will allow your pet to go out and come in at will rather than scratching at the door for your attention all throughout the day. These specialized doors are designed [...]
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Ten Problems that Home Inspectors Find When you get your home inspected, any problems that are found mean that you have to fix them and get another inspection, at a greater cost to you. You can prepare to avoid that second inspection by learning what home inspectors consider to be the ten problems they most frequently...... -
Door Installation Instructions for Knocked-Down Pre-Hung Doors Doors are something in our homes that we often take for granted. On the surface they are fairly simple, but as with most things in the home they’re a lot more difficult to deal with when you’re doing it yourself. Below you’ll find some door installation instructions to help you...... -
Guide to Measuring and Marking Tools pt 1 Measuring tools are any devices that are designed to measure the height, the width, the length or the levelness. Layout tools are instruments that are used to create circles, angles, lines or to mark work pieces. Tools that the home mechanic may use will include tapes, rulers, squares, levels, dividers,...... -
Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling: Refinish or Reface? Instead of replacing your kitchen cabinetry when you redo your kitchen, you can save money and hassle by cabinet remodeling instead. Rather than the need to remove the old cabinets and install new ones (or pay someone to do it) you can opt to either refinish or reface your cabinets....... -
How to Install Bathroom Tile Your choice of bathroom tile is extremely important for establishing the décor of your bathroom. However, no matter what fancy pattern and color scheme you choose, it won’t look good unless it’s installed properly. It can cost a fortune to have a contracted install bathroom tile for you, so you......
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September 27th, 2009 — Clean, Doors, Handy Man, Refresh, Repair, Replace
Interior doors are usually not made of the best materials, and even the nicest homes may have simple hollow core doors. Since these doors are in high use areas, they can frequently have issues, such as hinge wear, and even in many cases, holes where something fell against it. If your interior doors have seen [...]
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Carpet Restoration 101 If you are dealing with an older carpet that is stained and unsightly, but your budget doesn’t call for replacement, there are several techniques that you can implement to restore it. While picking the nap back up may not be possible, you can at least improve the appearance of carpeting...... -
How to Install New Locks in Your Doors If you need to install new locks on your doors, there's no need to call in a locksmith if you've got some basic DIY experience and you're pretty handy. Today's locks make it very easy to change them out and you won't need many tools to get the job done....... -
Kitchen Remodeling Basics Remodeling your kitchen can dramatically increase the value of your home. Whether you are trying to sell your home or you just want it to look nicer, there are a lot of options you can use when remodeling your kitchen. Before you get started, you're going to want to come...... - 9 Home Improvement Ideas A great way to save money around the home is to make use of home DIY projects. These projects are typically an exchange of money and time; for putting in a little time and effort, the homeowner will save money in the long run. Listed are nine projects that are......
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Restoring Built-Ins If your home is from the arts and crafts era, or if you have built-ins that are looking a little worn, restoring them is not as difficult as you may think. Built-ins are incredibly useful but they are often overlooked by many home owners. Here are some great tips to......
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September 21st, 2009 — Doors, Handy Man, Low Budget, Tile, ceiling, insulation
Whether you live by a busy road, you just had a new baby or your children have discovered the wonders of musical instruments, soundproofing a room has many benefits. Commonly, bedrooms are the rooms where soundproofing brings the most benefit, but literally any room can be soundproofed. It’s easier than you might think and most [...]
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- Kitchen Remodeling Basics Remodeling your kitchen can dramatically increase the value of your home. Whether you are trying to sell your home or you just want it to look nicer, there are a lot of options you can use when remodeling your kitchen. Before you get started, you're going to want to come......
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Replacing Light Fixtures One of the easiest ways to improve the appearance of a room is by changing out a light fixture. Whether you are looking to upgrade a dated fixture, or you are looking for a solution that will provide you with more usable light, replacing a fixture is typically the best...... -
Wall Texturing Techniques Painting a room is one of the easiest and best ways in which to freshen up the look of a room. But, there is more to painting than simply applying paint with a roller or a brush. You can create dramatic, one-of-a-kind looks if you try using a wall texturing...... -
How to Remove Wallpaper Whether you bought a new house that had some truly hideous wallpaper, or you just want to refresh a room, removing wallpaper can be a big job, especially if you are not using the right tools. While the age of the paper and how it was applied can have a......
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September 16th, 2009 — Bathroom, Bedroom, Doors, Handy Man, Project, Safety
When you start having to live with a family member and close person in your life, you find your perception of everything around you shifts, especially if your loved one is mobility impaired. You could be looking at the sidewalk, intersection, storefront, many differing places whose accessibility is poor. While you cannot do anything for [...]
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Keeping your Closet Clean The closet is a part of your home that is easily capable of becoming overwhelmingly cluttered and dirty without a lot of work. Keeping your closet completely organized is truly essential to making sure that it stays clean and healthy. Here are some tips that are going to help you...... -
Extra Storage Space in the Home If there is one problem that just about everyone has, it is the issue of having too much stuff—and not enough room in which to store it. Ask nearly any homeowner and she will likely tell you that her home does not have enough storage space. Regardless of how large...... - The Official Rent-A-Husband Guide to a Safe, Problem-Free Home: Quick, Easy, and Effective Solutions for Do-It-Yourselfer Improvements and Repairs The company was founded by Kaile Warren Jr, who at the time had a car accident. It left him nearly homeless, sleeping on the couches of his friends whenever possible. It was at this low point that at he decided to start his rent a husband business. In 1996, a......
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Steps to Installing a Home Steam Shower A home steam shower makes your bathroom a retreat, and if you're a do-it-yourselfer with some experience you can probably handle at least some of the installation yourself. Not only will it make time spent in the bathroom more enjoyable, but any type of bathroom remodeling improves the value of...... -
Benefits of Home Warranty Policies Homeowners typically want to protect all that they own and this usually means purchasing an insurance policy for their home and valuables. However, this will not provide any assistance if something just stops working or if something in the home is damaged as a result of typical use. In this......
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September 5th, 2009 — Doors, Handy Man, Install
August 28th, 2009 — Air Conditioning, Create, Design, Doors, Garage, Handy Man, Heating, Project, electrical system
When it comes to adding on to your home, one of the most logical places to start if you are on a tight budget is your garage. It’s already there and if it is connected to your house, you’ve already got an extra room right at your disposal. However, there are a few considerations that [...]
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How to Soundproof a Room Whether you live by a busy road, you just had a new baby or your children have discovered the wonders of musical instruments, soundproofing a room has many benefits. Commonly, bedrooms are the rooms where soundproofing brings the most benefit, but literally any room can be soundproofed. It’s easier than...... -
How to Prevent a Damp Basement With black and other forms of mold becoming an enormous problem for Americans, it has never been more important to make sure that your home is not a breeding ground. Mold is very harmful, and black mold in particular can be deadly. No one wants to go around breathing spores...... -
How to Replace a Garbage Disposal If your old garbage disposal is getting worn down, or simply making too much noise, it's actually quite easy to replace it. We'll show you how, step by step, to put in a brand new and more energy efficient disposal. Before we get started, make sure that you have all...... -
7 Ways to Keep Your Workplace Safe Whenever you're fixing anything around your home, it's easy to let clutter take over and pretty soon, your workspace is not only crowded, but it's potentially unsafe. The key to doing things yourself the right way is safety. Let's go over some tips on how to keep your work area......
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