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November 11th, 2009 — Aesthetics, Clean, Outside, Yard
If you are trying to find some quick and inexpensive ways to get the outside of your house shaped up, there are numerous options. We’re going to cover three of the best that can transform any home into a showpiece, with a minimal investment of time, effort and money. You want your home to look [...]
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6 Great Home Uses for Power Pressure Washers Power pressure washers are handy pieces of equipment for home use, and some models are made for commercial use, as well. Unless you plan on running a pressure washing business, however, you can get away with a relatively inexpensive piece of equipment that can you use to do a large...... -
Closing Down a House for the Winter Whether you have a vacation home that will not be in use for the winter, or you will be gone from your home for an extended period of time this season, it is a good idea to properly close up your home for the winter. This is not difficult and...... -
3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Home There are a wide variety of different things that you can do to improve your home. There are probably dozens of small steps that could be taken today to enrich the quality of your home. Here are three simple ways to improve your home, which can be accomplished in as...... -
How to Install Rain Gutters Time Needed - Between 6 and 8 Hours Estimated Cost - $2 to $6 Per Linear Foot For homes in most areas throughout the country, having rain gutters and downspouts is necessary so that you can collect rainwater and carry it away from the home. Without rain gutters and downspouts,...... -
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......
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September 29th, 2009 — Bathroom, Drain, Handy Man, Sink, Toilet
If your home’s water is excessively hard, it may be time to think about purchasing a water softener. If you are not sure if you have hard water, there are a few easy tests that will help you determine this. First and foremost, you can send a sample to a lab, and this is probably [...]
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How to Install a Permanent Water Filter No matter where you live, there is a chance that you may be dealing with some contaminants in your water. Many of us have trace amounts of lead in our drinking water and this can be harmful to your health over time. It is a good idea to have your...... -
Learn How to Repair a Flooded Home After a flood, it may seem as if your home and your possessions are beyond hope, but many of those belongings can likely be repaired. With the right process, you can clean up, dry out, rebuild and reoccupy your home much sooner than you may have previously imagined. First and...... -
How to Remove Toilet Stains Toilet stains are unattractive and can strike any toilet, especially in a hard water area. Just the water sitting in the bowl can cause these rust-like toilet stains that may make you want to replace your toilet. Fortunately, there are ways to clean those stains and avoid having to replace...... -
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...... -
How to Fix a Leaky Pipe Whether you're dealing with a slow drip, or you've got a gusher, a leaky pipe can be a serious problem. If the pipe is dripping on electrical wires, it can be even more dangerous. It is important to fix a leak as soon as you discover it. You can waste......
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September 27th, 2009 — Handy Man, Safety, Woodwork
Here are the woodwork supplies that you need to keep on hand for the safe of good woodworking safety. All of these things should be available for your use within a wood shop or a work shop, so do not start any woodworking project unless you have all of these things on hand and within [...]
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Choosing the Perfect Nail There are dozens of different types of nails, each offering a completely different purpose and end result. Choosing the right nail for the right purpose or job is often vitally important for this very reason. The following is a quick, no nonsense required guide for choosing the perfect nail, no...... -
Mastering the Art of Stair Repair Broken or loose stairs are not only unsightly, but they can also be incredibly dangerous. Repairing stairs doesn’t have to be difficult and unless they need a total replacement, you should be able to take care of it with just some basic tools. To get started, you’ll need to have...... -
How to Weatherproof Your Deck Adding a deck can be a great way to increase the overall value of your home, but taking care of it is a whole other matter. Unless you purchased pre-sealed wood, you are going to have to take the time to maintain your deck, or your investment will quickly go...... -
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...... -
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......
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September 25th, 2009 — Driveway, Handy Man, Repair
Knowing how to perform asphalt driveway repair can save you a lot of money and frustration. More homes have asphalt driveways than concrete or other materials. And asphalt does require a little bit of maintenance or it can start to break down and have problems. A little maintenance can prevent many issues, but there’s still [...]
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How to Do Table Repairs There are many different ways that a table can get damaged, and when it is something so little it can be frustrating to have to replace because you don’t know how to fix it. Since most damage that occurs to a table is minimal, whether over time or a quick...... -
Build Your Own Shed 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...... -
Repairing Cracks in Walls If you have an older home that has some structural damage, or if you are starting to notice tiny cracks in the walls, the time to fix these is now, before they get any worse. If the crack is serious, you may need to get the help of a professional,...... -
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...... -
Patching Basement Wall Breaks One home repair job that is DIY in nature and quite effective is to patch breaks in a wall in your basement. This is nevertheless important to the vital structures of your home; despite how simple and straight forward it can be to do. Before you begin the project, you......
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September 10th, 2009 — Book Review, Handy Man
This tome is the authoritative guide to looking after an old home. These can include such houses as a medieval cottage, an urban terrace from the eighteenth century, or a Victorian development. This book builds upon the thoughts and works of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, approaching the subject with respect and [...]
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- 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......
- If I Had a Hammer: More Than 100 Easy Fixes and Weekend Projects by Andrea Ridout Andrea Ridout is a very well known expert on home repair who instructs millions on her radio show, Ask Andrea. She’s now distilled all of that wonderful knowledge into a home repair book that literally covers everything you could ever do to your house on your own, from A to......
- Complete House Building Book By George Nash Have you ever dreamt about building your own home? This is a dream that thousands of Americans share, but the task itself can seem pretty daunting. Where do you begin and how on earth do you get the roof to stand up? George Nash answers all of these questions in......
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Basic Tools – A Home Repair Guide Anyone who has had to hire someone to perform a simple home repair for them knows that it’s just not worth it. Repair services charge a lot to fix even the most basic problems, and if you have a major issue then it’s that much worse. Many people have been......
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September 8th, 2009 — Flooring, Handy Man, Refresh, Seal/Stain, Wood Floors, Woodwork
One way to get the most out of your home is to refinish hardwood floors, restoring them to a much finer look and design. If you bought your floors in a prefabricated style and had them installed by someone else, then you probably do not realize how much more you could get out of your [...]
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Green Flooring For Your Home If you are considering installing new flooring for your home, now is the time to consider reducing your carbon imprint. There are many new choices for flooring that are not only eco-friendly but also beautiful, economical and long lasting. Let’s go over some of the most popular choices for green...... -
How to Revitalize Your Woodwork Few people know that proper care of woodwork requires much more than an occasional dusting. Your woodwork was once made up of a living thing, and without the proper care, it's going to look quite dead. However, it is possible to revitalize your wood and keep it strong and healthy...... -
How to Drain Your Home's Water Pipes for Winter When winter comes around, the temperature drops and it gets to be time to bundle yourself up. Not all of your water pipes will get to enjoy the warmth of your home, so steps should be taken to ensure that the pipes do not get damaged by freezing water. If...... -
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......
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August 22nd, 2009 — Aesthetics, Clean, Curb Appeal, Handy Man, Masonry, Outside, Refresh, Safety, Walls
Overtime, our masonry can start to look a bit run down and dirty and can take away from the curb appeal of our homes. Power washing can help, but for those deep down stains, you’re going to need to get some serious help. There are a few main options that you can use to get [...]
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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...... -
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...... -
First Aid in Home Repairs pt 2 Here is a continuation on the basic first aid and safety for home repairs. Puncture Wounds: Puncture wounds and dirty wounds need to be addressed by a professional immediately. If a puncture wound was created, a tetanus injection may be necessary. Poisoning: You need to call a poison center or...... -
Deck Maintenance and Cleaning 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...... - Review: Knack Organizing Your Home: Decluttering Solutions and Storage Ideas by Emily Wilska Title - Knack Organizing Your Home: Decluttering Solutions and Storage Ideas Author - Emily Wilska Publisher - Knack Format - Paperback, 256 pages ISBN - 1599213877 and 978-1599213873 Suggested Retail - 19.95 Release Date - November 25, 2008 Organization around the home is an important task that is vital for......
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July 23rd, 2009 — Garden, Handy Man, plants
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 round, simply by bringing your [...]
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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...... - How to Revitalize Your Woodwork Few people know that proper care of woodwork requires much more than an occasional dusting. Your woodwork was once made up of a living thing, and without the proper care, it's going to look quite dead. However, it is possible to revitalize your wood and keep it strong and healthy......
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Landscaping 101 Landscaping can be done by anyone, but the results will depend on the amount of time, planning and your ability to carry out your goals. If you feel more comfortable paying for professional landscaping services, by all means use that route. However, there is nothing like the feeling that comes...... -
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...... - New Complete Guide to Landscaping: Design, Plant, Build by Better Homes and Gardens If you want to increase the value of your home, one of the best ways to go about it is to have your home professional landscaped. However, this is pretty costly and many homeowners, especially those with green thumbs, like the satisfaction of being able to do it on their......
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