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February 6th, 2012 — Finances, Handy Man, home improvement
January 31st, 2012 — Clean, Deck, Handy Man, Maintain, patio, Porch
Having a nice deck is a real status symbol in any neighborhood. However, a deck can quickly turn into an eyesore if it isn’t properly cared for. Weather damage and just general wear and tear can all lead to a deck that looks run down. There are a lot of things you can do to [...]
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How to Clean Your Own Gutters If your house is equipped with gutters and you can't remember the last time they were cleaned, it's best to get proactive and do it yourself. While there are services that can come do this for you, it's actually quite easy and just about anyone can do it safely. Before...... -
How to Clean Blinds There are many different types of window coverings available these days. But, one of the most popular are blinds. This is because they are simple, attractive, and work well for privacy while allowing light into the home, among other reasons. However, there is one aspect about blinds that most owners...... -
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...... -
How to Refinish Furniture When it comes time to replace your furniture, you may be able to save money and refinish the piece of furniture. What that entails is to remove the old finish, prepare for the new finish, and then apply the new finish. A little bit of effort can save you a...... -
How to Screen In Your Porch There is nothing quite like sitting on your porch during a relaxing evening after dinner. Especially if you're trying to dodge mosquitoes and other nasty little insects. While you may not be able to completely get rid of these insects, there is a way to easily create your own screened......
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January 23rd, 2012 — Air Conditioning, Clean, Handy Man
Keeping your air conditioner clean is the best way to make sure it runs at its maximum capacity. Air conditioning cleaning will vary depending on the type of air conditioner you use, but all of them are relatively simple as long as you have basic tools and can follow directions easily. Most air conditioners will [...]
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Upgrade to a Spa Bathtub A spa bathtub can add some value to your home as well as make bath time a luxurious retreat from the cares of the day. Spas use tubs with jets because the benefits of this type of treatment are well known. Just a hot bath can relax you and make...... - How to Clean Blinds There are many different types of window coverings available these days. But, one of the most popular are blinds. This is because they are simple, attractive, and work well for privacy while allowing light into the home, among other reasons. However, there is one aspect about blinds that most owners......
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Guide to Adhesives pt 2 Cyano Acrylate Adhesive - Cyano Acrylate Adhesive is a one part adhesive that comes ready to be used in a liquid form. It can be applied directly from the tube but directions on the packaging need to be followed strictly. This adhesive is indicated for china, porcelain, glassware, plastic and...... -
How Your House Works by Charlie Wing If you have ever looked at a sink, a lamp or anything in your house and wondered how does that work this book has your answers. Any homeowner can benefit from learning more about how specific appliances and fixtures work, but there are not many resources that put it all...... - Review: Joey Green's Fix-It Magic: More than 1,971 Quick-and-Easy Household Solutions Using Labeled the Mad Scientist of Home Improvement, Joey Green has come out with another book where he lists of over 1900 easy household solutions using products you probably already have around the house. This tome is definitely a good one for the green movement, as you will be reusing products......
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December 2nd, 2011 — Build, Create, Handy Man, Outside
There are essentially three different ways to go when it comes to building your own shed. You can purchase a pre-built shed and simply have it moved into the right space, you can purchase kits for wood sheds and other storage sheds, and then simply put them together, or you can find free shed blueprints [...]
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Getting Through the Winter With an Unfinished Home Project All it takes is an injury or miscalculation of funds or supplies to set your installation, restoration, or addition project back days, weeks, or months. No amount of anticipating in the world can plan for things that might keep your construction from being complete before the unforgiving months of winter...... -
How to Build a Garage While many homes already have basic garages built into them, this isn't always the case, and some families find themselves seeking free plans, garage plans and the like. Some newer properties, and properties built by architects rather than home-building companies often do not come with the same garage space that...... -
Calculating Your Area Carpet Calculating the carpet area is a math calculation that is both straight forward and simple, but planning out the installation for your carpet area can really make a big difference in how much carpet you are actually going to need in order to suit your particular remodeling project. Here are...... -
Drill Types Whether you are working on a production floor or just around your own house, drills can help to provide a variety of different assistance in creating and repairing different projects. Drills are one of the power tools that is used the most, and there are a number of different drill...... -
Bringing a Container Garden Inside If you have a container garden that you’ve been carefully tending all summer long, it’s time to start thinking about what you plan to do with it for the rest of the year. Depending on the types of plants you have, you may be able to enjoy them all year......
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November 12th, 2011 — Handy Man, Woodwork
When you are thinking about beginning woodworking projects as part of a new woodworking hobby, there are a variety of different ways that you can get the help, the information and the resources that you need. Many people are originally introduced to the art of beginning woodworking in school, and so they already have a [...]
Online Stores Related Posts - Tools to Have on Hand The best way to save money around the home is to tackle the home repair items yourself. Large jobs may be better suited for professionals, but there are plenty of tasks that can be tackled. The best way to be prepared is to have a well equipped tool chest. However,......
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Getting Started with Simple Woodworking If you are a beginner to the art of woodworking, then you should know that there are plenty of simple woodworking projects out there that you can take advantage of when you are first getting started. Wood working does not have to be a futile task, because you can make...... -
Creating a Recycling Bin Center at Home We all know that recycling is important. And over 80% of Americans have curbside recycling pickup (at least for paper products, if not for all recyclable materials). But it remains a fact that many people simply toss all of their trash into the same trash can, sending it all to...... -
Which Woodworking Power Tools you Need It can become extremely easy for someone like you to get confused by the incredible number of different tools that are out there for a myriad of purposes, including woodworking power tools which are designed to specifically suit the needs of people that work with wood. If you are brand...... -
Using a Home Improvement Guide for Best Results Using a home improvement guide for best results is actually a somewhat explanatory title on its own. However, there are many people that for one reason or another have a mental block when it comes to using help of any kind. It is for these people that this guide has......
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October 9th, 2011 — Flooring, Handy Man, Heating
Even though winter is the farthest thing from many minds right now, this is the perfect time to start thinking about your heating options. As heating oil and propane costs skyrocket, many homeowners are starting to think about different ways that they can save money on their heating costs. Here is a quick overview of [...]
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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...... -
Choosing a New Flooring One of the easiest ways to dramatically change a room is by adding new flooring. Although in the past, many of us drifted towards plush carpeting, if you’re planning on selling your home, it’s time to do some rethinking. Any more, thick carpeting is associated with the 80’s and really...... -
Taking Care of Stained Wooden Floors Whether you live in an old house that has original wooden floors, or if you have a pet problem with staining, taking care of stained wooden floors doesn’t have to be difficult. Before you think about replacing expensive wooden floors, there are a few options that you can try that...... -
Gas Versus Electric – Which is Best? The age old question of gas appliances versus electric appliances has been revived yet again and whether or not you are considering remodeling your kitchen, replacing your furnace or trying to reduce your reliance on fossil fuels, there has never been a better time to really think this issue through....... -
How to Buy the Right Water Heater A water heater is an essential appliance that is commonly overlooked in many homes. Typically they will provide years of service, and you may never realize that it is either terribly inefficient or even faulty. Here are some tips to help you determine whether your current water heater should be......
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July 13th, 2011 — Handy Man, Tools
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....... 
Using a Home Improvement Video to Guide Your Project Home improvement handymen these days get a lot of their information from the internet. There is nothing wrong with this as there are many sites just like this one that exists to provide people with useful information on the different aspects of home improvement. However, one thing that you need...... 
Judging the Home Improvement Cost of a Project One thing that you need to be aware of when it comes to dealing with home improvement is cost. You need to understand the home improvement cost of any project that you are doing because understanding this cost is integral to making sure that you are able to create a...... 
The Complete Home Improvement Perspective There are lots of people these days that consider themselves good handy people. These people are fond of bragging about their complete home improvement skills and all of the projects they have managed to put together. If you are listening to some of these people, you may just be tempted...... 
It Might Be Time to Consider DIY for Home Improvement When insurance deductibles become so high that it becomes impossible to make claims to repair blown down fences and make routine home improvements, or when the waiting list for contractor help becomes impossibly long, it might be time to consider getting things done yourself. In the age of big box...... 
