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March 8th, 2010 — Handy Man, Safety, Storage, Tools
Most professional style power tools are really rough and tough. We can use them hard, we can heat them up, we can drop them, we can beat up on them, and they withstand it as we do this to them over and over and over again. We never really stop and think about the things [...]
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Fixing a Leaky Faucet At best, a leaking faucet is more than capable of being annoying. At worst, a leaking faucet is capable of being extremely wasteful. The sound of water as it continuously drips into a sink can be completely maddening over time. Luckily, the fix required for repairing a leaky faucet is...... -
Repairing Damaged Drywall Sheets of drywall are generally quite strong, but they are only made out of gypsum plaster that has been pressed between two sheets of thick paper. The thing that ensures rigidity is the kiln drying process. The basic construction of the drywall allows for it to be inexpensive as well...... -
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...... -
Screw Extractor Guide When it comes to screw extractors, the old adage that good things come in very small packages is especially true. These are handy little tools that come quite in handy any time you have a screw head that has become stripped or that has broken off, or if you have......
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February 17th, 2010 — Bathroom, Bathtub, Handy Man, Shower, Sink, Toilet, faucets, home improvement
It might just be time for you to treat yourself to some really nice home improvement projects. Some of the best home improvement projects that you can implement are going to involve your bathroom, which should be a comfortable and relaxing space that you can take advantage of. There are a wide variety of different [...]
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Cutting Home Improvement Costs The cost behind home improvement projects can easily become higher than you anticipated. When you follow a few simple and straight forward guidelines for cutting home improvement costs, you can and will reduce the expenses of your home improvement endeavor in order to save yourself a lot of money in...... -
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The Complete Idiots Guide to Simple Home Repair by Judy Ostrow So many home repair books offer project tips and advice, but most fall into the rather dry reading category. There are few that you actually want to take up and read, and for the most part, these books fall into the reference only category. Judy Ostrow’s latest book, The Complete...... -
Remodel with Furniture Arrangement There's a growing trend in interior design in which furniture arrangement is the biggest change in a room, while making it look as if it's been remodeled. It's certainly a budget arrangement, because it doesn't cost anything to move furniture around. A poorly arranged room can go from blah to...... - Book Review: No-Fear Home Improvement: 100 Projects Anyone Can Do by Creative Homeowners The Creative Homeowner is one of today’s hottest resources for home improvement and this latest book produced by their editors addresses one of the biggest concerns that homeowners have. They want to start making improvements around their home, but they are too worried that they may mess something up. Considering......
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January 28th, 2010 — Finances, Handy Man, home improvement
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December 14th, 2009 — Book Review, Handy Man, Maintain
The Carey brothers achieved great fame with their first Dummies title that focused on home renovation so hopes were pretty high with this latest book on how to maintain your home. This is an area that many people fail to understand how important it can be, which is why we decided to focus on this [...]
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Joe the Plumber If your home, apartment or some other building is suddenly experiencing a water leak, then repairing the fixtures, the faucets and the pipes can become extremely urgent in no time at all. You may be able to do some of the repair work yourself, but in most cases it is...... -
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November 29th, 2009 — Aesthetics, Create, Design, Handy Man, Kitchen, Workflow
If you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen, this is the perfect time to address any problems that you may have with the current design. Not all kitchens are made to be useful and it’s all too common to get stuck with a design that forces you to walk all over the place just to cook [...]
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How to Convert Your Garage 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...... -
Bathroom Redo: Painting Ceramic Tile Painting ceramic tile is an excellent way to update a bathroom. Older bathrooms especially may have outdated colors and patterns on the walls, but on ceramic tile that's still in good shape. The idea of removing all that tile and starting with a clean slate can quickly make you decide...... -
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 3rd, 2009 — Handy Man, Remove, Tools
When it comes to screw extractors, the old adage that good things come in very small packages is especially true. These are handy little tools that come quite in handy any time you have a screw head that has become stripped or that has broken off, or if you have a bolt that has a [...]
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Screws and Screwdrivers 103 Having the right screwdriver on you can make most screwing jobs a lot simpler. A basic set of screwdrivers should include four standard slot tip screw drivers and four standard cross tip or Phillips screwdrivers, each with a different shaft length and a different blade size. Larger sets may contain...... - 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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Types of Furniture Fabric If you are looking to purchase new furniture or if you are thinking about having a piece reupholstered, you will need to decide upon a fabric type for the furniture. And, if you have never shopped for furniture fabric before, you need to know that this involves a great deal...... -
Types of Hammers Most different types of hammers that are available on the market come in a wide variety of different handle lengths and head weights as well. There are hammer handles that are made out of ash or hickory, out of tubular steel, with rubber grips attacked, out of fiberglass and many......
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October 6th, 2009 — Handy Man, Kitchen, Wrecking
If you are considering changing your home, it is important to decide if “wreck-o-vating” or the process of completely tearing apart a room and redoing it entirely is worth the effort. There are many opponents to wreckovating, but in some cases, this style of renovating may be necessary. Here is a quick guide to help [...]
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Remodel or Refresh? If you are thinking about completely remodeling your home, but your budget is pretty small, you may want to think about refreshing it instead. There are some definite benefits to both types of home renewal, but there are some downsides as well. Let’s take a closer look at both types...... -
Home Security - Don't Make Yourself a Target In 2004, the Justice Bureau released the statistics that nearly one in six homes were burgled, that 75% of all crime was related to property and that in 90% of the burglaries the burglar gained access into the home. Every 3 seconds a property crime occurs, and every 15 seconds...... -
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