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March 13th, 2010 — Doors, Handy Man, Install
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 install or replace that tricky [...]
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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....... -
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...... -
Kitchen Storage Solutions In most homes, kitchens are the most used spaces, so it is vital to make these spaces as efficient as they possibly can be. All of the tools that you use regularly in your kitchen need to be well organized and easy to get to. Here are some kitchen storage...... -
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...... -
How to Fix Kitchen Cabinets In the kitchen, one of the biggest points for decor in the kitchen are the kitchen cabinets. The cabinets in a home are meant to last for the life of your home. However, there are things that are unexpected which can cause damage to your cabinets, their doors, hinges, drawer......
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February 25th, 2010 — Cabinets, Handy Man, Kitchen, Refresh, Refurbish
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. What’s the difference between refinishing [...]
Online Stores Related Posts - How to Fix Kitchen Cabinets In the kitchen, one of the biggest points for decor in the kitchen are the kitchen cabinets. The cabinets in a home are meant to last for the life of your home. However, there are things that are unexpected which can cause damage to your cabinets, their doors, hinges, drawer......
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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...... -
Quick and Inexpensive Kitchen Updates Everyone knows that the heart of the home can be found within the kitchen. As a result, you need to make a top priority out of turning your kitchen into a beautiful and comfortable space. Believe it or not, it does not need to be taxing or expensive for you...... -
How Energy Efficient Are Your Appliances? Given the world concern over energy efficiency, there are little steps that you can take to ensure that you are doing your part to minimize your energy use. The biggest source of energy drains in the home are your appliances, so it will improve things a lot to make sure...... -
How to Refinish Kitchen Cabinets If you choose to refinish kitchen cabinets instead of replace them, you'll save thousands of dollars on this improvement. From replacing cabinets at a cost of $3,000 to $5,000 to refinishing them for a few hundred, it's easy to see why this is a popular remodeling decision. Of course, you......
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February 21st, 2010 — Bathroom, Bathtub, Handy Man, remodel
You’ve heard of a bathroom remodel, but what about a bathtub remodel? Replacing a bathtub can easily cost three to five thousand dollars if you have a contractor do it. If you purchase the tub and do it yourself, you can save a lot of money. But sometimes, especially in older homes, the logistics of [...]
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Build a Backyard DIY Pond A backyard DIY pond is a beautiful addition to your home that doesn't have to cost a fortune. Having a pond installed can be pricey, but worth it if you don't want to tackle the job yourself. To save on labor costs, look at the steps and you'll probably realize...... -
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...... -
Review of Ty's Tricks by Ty Pennington Since tomorrow is July 4th, I've decided to take it off. There will be no blog post tomorrow which is why the book review is today instead of Friday. Have a great weekend everyone! If you're into do it yourself television, you've undoubtedly heard of Ty Pennington. He's been on...... -
Budget Fixes For Your House Fixing up the home is a task all of us have on our lists, but they never get done due to high costs for materials and labor. Home improvements do not have to blow the budget, however, and by doing it yourself, you can save even more. Here are seven...... - Complete Guide to Bathrooms by Black and Decker Our bathrooms are used every day, and as such, they are usually one of the first places that trouble strikes. Whether you’ve ended up standing ankle deep in water at 3am, or you just want to find some ways to save money on plumbing costs, this is the ideal book......
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February 8th, 2010 — Handy Man, Install, Light Fixtures, electrical system
Recessed lighting is a great way to add some modern flair to any room in your home. It looks especially snazzy in the living room or kitchen, where you can focus the light in on key features in the room. Recessed lighting is exactly what it sounds like – instead of having a fixture hanging [...]
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Updating the Bathroom on a Budget Are you looking to achieve a high end sense of style in your bathroom without having to invest in the form of a costly remodel? These tips will help you update your bathroom on a budget in order to revolutionize your space without costing you a lot of money in...... -
How to Build Antler Chandeliers Making a deer antler chandelier is not a difficult task. Most people assume that furniture constructed from deer antlers is unethical, because they assume that the antler has to be forcefully removed from the dear. The truth is, with the exception of one species of deer, all male deer grow...... -
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...... -
What Type of Heat System Right for You? 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...... - Basic Home Repair: Home Improvement DVD The Basic Home Repair: Home Improvement DVD is designed to provide complete details and lessons on home repair topics including energy conservation, home security, replacing a faucet, sweating copper pipes, replacing toilets, unclogging drain clogs, replacing the caulk on a tub, replacing lighting fixtures, repairing broken lamps, replacing tiles that......
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February 5th, 2010 — Ceramic, Handy Man, 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 that the ugly tile’s not [...]
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How to Make a Mosaic Tile Countertop Mosaic countertops are incredibly beautiful and they are a lot of fun to make. If you'd like to make your kitchen stand out from the crowd, it's actually quite easy to design your own mosaic masterpiece. We'll show you how to do it in just a few hours and get...... -
Kitchen Tile Ideas When you're ready to design your kitchen, you have many different kitchen tile ideas to choose from. We all our want our kitchens to be a beautiful and stylish place to gather, prepare food and eat. But despite all the snappy kitchen tile ideas found in home improvement books, it's...... -
6 Ways to Paint More Effectively If you've ever tackled a painting project before, you know that it appears to be deceptively easy. However, when you get right down to it, painting can be pretty time consuming. There are some tricks of the trade that will help any painting project go a lot faster. Here are...... -
How to Fix an Interior Door 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...... -
Easy Ways to Increase The Value of Your Home As the housing market continues to struggle, many homeowners are looking into ways to increase the value of their homes. However, a common issue that keeps these homeowners from making improvement is the lack of availability on home improvement loans, and a lack of available funding. Luckily, there are many......
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January 23rd, 2010 — Clean, Handy Man, Windows
Washing windows is one of those household chores that no really looks forward to. But cleaned windows can really give the appearance of your home, both inside and out, a boost. If you’ve been spraying window cleaner and rubbing away with paper towels, or hosing off those upper floor windows, then trying some new techniques [...]
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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...... -
How to Install Window Boxes Window boxes add charm to any home and they are so easy to install that anyone can do it. You're going to need to get a few things together before you get started. Your tools will include: window box brackets a level that is longer than the window box you...... -
Install Interior Window Shutters to Cool Your House If you’re dealing with a lot of windows in your home and you are worried about keeping it cool inside, one of the best solutions is interior shutters. They will cost more than drapes, but they are easier to clean and much more permanent. The look of interior shutters can...... -
Choosing Beginning Woodworking Projects 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...... -
How to Get Your Home Ready for Winter Winter may be a few months away, but now is a great time to start getting ready for it. With energy prices on the rise, it is important to find ways to cut costs and reduce the amount of energy you use in the winter. Let’s go over a few......
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