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February 9th, 2012 — Aesthetics, concrete, Curb Appeal, Driveway, Guest Blogger, Handy Man, home improvement, House Paint, Landscape, Light Fixtures, Outside, Yard
It’s no secret that a house’s curb appeal can make a tremendous impact on its resale prospects. Although we always tell ourselves not to judge a book by its cover, it’s only human nature to assess something upon the first impression we form. Even if a story is great, we’re less likely to give it [...]
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January 27th, 2012 — Handy Man, Tools
Here are some tips for getting the most out of your use of epoxy. How much material needs to be purchased? – A single gallon worth of epoxy is going to be capable of covering 12.8 feet square with a 1/8 inch thickness, or 6.4 feet square with a 1/4 inch thickness. How much temperature [...]
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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 Older bathrooms especially may have outdated colors and patterns on the walls, but on ceramic tile that's still in good shape.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...... -
Lots of Tool Tips Another Nutty Trick Let us say that you need to remove a nut with the use of an open end wrench but the wrench is too large for the nut. When you can do is insert a coin or a washer in between the nut and the wrench. The coin...... -
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...... -
Refacing Kitchen Cabinets: New Cabinets on a Budget Replacing kitchen cabinets can cost at least a few thousand dollars, but refacing kitchen cabinets can cost a great deal less. Refacing kitchen cabinets is a great option when you can't or don't want to refinish. If your cabinets aren't wood, you can't simply refinish them. And if the doors......
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December 19th, 2011 — Tools
It does not matter where you are living, or whether you are renting or owning your home. If you have four walls as well as a roof, then you are eventually going to have something that requires repairing, installing or updating. Having the right tools makes all the difference in this endeavor. Here are the [...]
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Easy Tips for Better Hammering There is a multitude of different ways that you can improve your hammering, or just make working with a hammer easier for you. If you are into home improvement or wood working, then you probably end up working with a hammer a lot, and there is always room for improvement....... -
Guide to Measuring and Marking Tools pt 5 Awl and Center Punch Continued - The awl is generally designed to have flat sides on its handle which makes it difficult if not impossible for the tool to roll away while sitting on a workspace. You should never hit an awl with a mallet or a hammer. Hand pressure...... -
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,...... -
Screws and Screwdrivers 101 Handling your Tools with Care Treat Your Tools Right - When you are using a screwdriver for a purpose that it was not meant for, you are risking causing damage to the tool as well as to yourself. You should try not to use the screwdriver as if it were...... -
Tool Box Essentials pt 2 It does not matter where you are living, or whether you are renting or owning your home. If you have four walls as well as a roof, then you are eventually going to have something that requires repairing, installing or updating. Having the right tools makes all the difference in......
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November 28th, 2011 — Aesthetics, Countertops, Design, Handy Man, Kitchen, marble, Tile
When it comes to renovating your kitchen, there are so many new options when it comes to counter tops that it can be a little intimidating to pick one. We’re going to cover some of the most popular counter top surfaces to help make that decision a lot easier. This isn’t an exhaustive list, but [...]
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Repairing the Tiles in Your Bathroom In this day and age, people seem to spend an ample amount of money and time working on the decoration of their bathrooms and bathroom tiles and fixtures. They spend a lot of time searching the internet so that they can find the appropriate tiles, enhancing the beauty of their...... -
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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 6th, 2011 — concrete, construction, Design, Handy Man, Project, Tools
A concrete stamp is something used by contractors and home remodelers to stamp a design into wet concrete. It’s simply a stencil that’s used to create a pattern or some other marking in wet concrete. Homeowners who enjoyed do-it-yourself projects can purchase concrete stamps and do it themselves. Many people also consider stamping a type [...]
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Popular Beginner Woodworking Tips There are a number of woodworking tips, that when they are followed correctly, can really and truly enhance the quality of all of the finished woodwork that you create. These woodworking tips are designed to benefit not only novices but also expert woodworkers as well. Here are some of the...... -
Pay Attention to the Amish if You Aspire to Build Furniture Lasting Generations Once upon a time, there was no such thing as IKEA. Furniture didn't come in boxes and it wasn't made out of painted particle board. It meant that a table or a book shelf wasn't a cheap afterthought: furniture was valuable property that could easily cost a fortune. But this...... -
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November 5th, 2011 — Handy Man, Tools
Levels – Tools that are capable of greatly decreasing the amount of labor involved in a project involve the level, for certain. Many times a level is capable of being substituted for a rule, a tape or a square. For example, if you know that your workbench surface is properly level, then you can check [...]
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October 20th, 2011 — Clean, Handy Man, Mold, Safety
Mold is a serious problem for many homes, especially those in humid climates. However, some areas of your home are going to be more likely to have mold, even if you live in the middle of a dry desert. Here are some tips on how to make sure that you don’t get mold, and how [...]
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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...... -
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September 27th, 2011 — Aesthetics, Cabinets, Countertops, Flooring, Handy Man, Kitchen, Low Budget, Project, Renovate, Sink
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 up with a budget and [...]
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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...... -
Kitchen Remodeling Ideas Under $1000 If you've spent much time looking through magazine or home improvements stores, you might not realize that some of the best kitchen remodeling ideas are small ones. In most areas, a high-end, completely top to bottom kitchen overhaul is less likely to give you a return on your investment when......
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May 1st, 2011 — Handy Man, Tools
Ever since the first type of glue was ever patented, back in the 1700s, glue is a product that has been used for a variety of different purposes and on a wide variety of different products. There is a wide variety of different glue products that exist on the market today. Knowing what type of [...]
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Uses for a Skidsteer Loader A skidsteer loader is a piece of heavy equipment that's much smaller than other similar pieces of equipment you might find in area where there's construction and earth moving taking place. They appear similar to a front loader, which is another type of tractor, except for their size. Their small...... -
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May 1st, 2011 — Handy Man, Tools
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Review of CLR Outdoor Furniture Cleaner CLR Outdoor Furniture Cleaner claims to be fast and easy. Supposedly you only need to wipe and rinse, as seen on TV. What it is: CLR is an instant cleaner for plastic or resin, rattan, wicker, wood, wrought iron, vinyl, PVC, and canvas furniture. On top of that it is...... -
Screws and Screwdrivers 104 Reusing and Adapting Screws Renew a Screw - When you remove and reseat a Phillips head or slotted screw, the result is often a slot that has become damaged, especially when the screwdriver blade did not fit into the slot properly in the first place. If you do not have...... -
Uses of a Concrete Stamp A concrete stamp is something used by contractors and home remodelers to stamp a design into wet concrete. It's simply a stencil that's used to create a pattern or some other marking in wet concrete. Homeowners who enjoyed do-it-yourself projects can purchase concrete stamps and do it themselves. Many people...... -
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