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How to Make Your Home Holiday-Ready Quickly and on a Budget! - - DEE L. POTTER
The holidays are just around the corner and you might want to ask yourself, is my home ready? The answer for most of us is probably no. Even though you take pride in your home and keep it neat and clean for all to enjoy, there are telltale signs of distress lurking in the corners and you probably... Submitted 2 years 120 days ago.

House Painting - How to Have Your Paint and Beat the Smell, Too! - - DEE L. POTTER
Homeowners, especially those with small children, often ask me how to get rid of paint odors. It's such a big concern for some folks that they'll ask me about potential odor control before they even book the painting estimate. The good news is that the evolution of house paint has come a long... Submitted 2 years 120 days ago.

Your Personal Home Energy Audit Looking at the Building Envelope - - Dan Bossenbroek
The main purpose of an energy audit is to help determine which strategies to use in order to save the most energy for the smallest investment. Today, it's time to turn your attention to the building envelope, otherwise known as the stuff that separates the inside from the outside: walls... Submitted 2 years 159 days ago.

Understanding Home Wiring For DIY Projects - Jonnie Fuse
With the downfall in our economy many people have resorted to saving money by doing it yourself (DIY) methods and most are intimidated by home wiring. Yes, understanding electrical current can be a difficult concept to grasp because you can't see it, but you sure can feel it. This article will... Submitted 2 years 192 days ago.

Removing Dust Mites from Your Home - Brent Cone
Understanding dust mites and how to control them is a process. First, Dust Mites are microscopic bugs that live in your home and feed off human and pet dander (dead skin cells that are in your home). They like warm tight spaces and are typically found in furniture, beds and linens. These skin... Submitted 2 years 248 days ago.

Removing Kool-Aid Stains - Brent Cone
Kool Aid can be a mess! It's great stuff, until you have to clean it up! The dreaded red dye is the worst! Unfortunately, people have been living with red spots on their carpet and clothes. Well, there is a method that can remove kool-aid and leave your clothing and carpet looking new. First... Submitted 2 years 248 days ago.

Solar Attic Fan: 5 Reasons To Get One Now - Tim McDonald
Are you currently using an electric attic fan or some sort of electric ventilation system at home? Then have you ever thought of installing a solar attic fan ? When most people think of solar products, they immediately think "expensive!", but when we investigated getting a solar powered attic... Submitted 2 years 311 days ago.

Winterize Your Home to Save Energy Costs - Ronyae
There used to be an old saying that a family member used: "If you don't have a build-up of snow on your rooftop, it's because you are heating up the outside." I didn't realize what he meant until I had a home of my own, with huge energy bills. Oftentimes, people wonder why they can never get... Submitted 3 years 11 days ago.

Home Solar Power Solutions - - Charles Jameson
As we all know, the world's energy sources are depleting at a rate faster than they are built, it only makes sense that we use the abundant energy available for free specifically home solar power energy. Besides the obvious easy availability, solar energy helps control environmental... Submitted 3 years 76 days ago.

A Little Help On Cctv - Jackson Donalds
In my opinion, what would be the best system for somebody who wants a decent system with a bit of time for setup, I would say it's at least a 4 camera wired with an independent DVR with a hard drive and a USB or video output, is a good all-rounder. Of course any system is probably better than... Submitted 3 years 113 days ago.

The Biggest Mistakes People Make Building a Wood Fence - Dale Adams
People build fences everyday and most are built correctly but most could also be built a little better. By applying the little known tips below you can build a fence that will last longer and look better. You start a fence by making holes spaced about every 8 feet apart for the 4x4x8' treated... Submitted 3 years 147 days ago.

How to Turn Trash into Treasure© - - Arlene Wright-Correll
We have all heard the old adage, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." That statement is as true today as it was the day it originated. We the people of these United States have spent too many years with the incredible "good life" of materialism and now the high fuel costs we are... Submitted 3 years 166 days ago.

Learn How to Stamp Concrete it is Not Just for the Pros Anymore - - John Mindrup
First, you will want to start off by picking out your main color. This stage can be one of the trickiest aspects of the stamping concrete. You can start off by getting yourself a color swatch, the best way to pick your color from a color swatch is to pick a color from the swatch and then go back... Submitted 3 years 210 days ago.

Understanding the Numbers on your Light Bulbs - - Holly Eddins
Often, when it is time to replace a light bulb the easiest course of action to take is to look at the bulb that you take out and simply replace it. What if you want to understand what you have so you know how to search for a replacement? The numbers and letters are abbreviations and with the... Submitted 3 years 211 days ago.

3 Simple Garage Organization Ideas - Jill Borash
Is your garage giving you fits? Can't find anything in it? Here are three simple tips to get you on your way to an organized garage. Divide and Conquer One of the basic garage organization ideas is to simply split things up into categories of some sort. For the garage, this typically means... Submitted 3 years 232 days ago.

How to Hang Your Valuable Oil Painting in 10 minutes? - TauChuien TAN
As a rule of thumb, most of the oil painting shall be hung from 1.5m to 1.65m from the ground level. 1) Find the good spot to hang your lovely oil painting. (Hints: hang your oil painting in full view of the room means that you can see the oil painting in any direction from the room without... Submitted 3 years 235 days ago.

The Wireless Doorbell - - Mark Taylor
The Wireless Doorbell is yet another extension of modern society's focus on function and electronics. The Wireless Doorbell's ability to be applied without any installation and its increasing signal strength make it a valuable for purchase for many consumers. It can be used in homes... Submitted 3 years 266 days ago.

Proper way of Laying Pebble Mesh Tile - Steve Ekness
Pebble Tiles and Stone Mosaic Tiles can be used in an extensive variety of installations. They are appropriate for both indoor and outdoor applications. Commercial applications include flooring, feature walls, bar surfaces, and walkways in projects ranging from restaurants to medical facilities... Submitted 3 years 278 days ago.

Home Hurricane Protection--The Homeowners To Do List - - Ellen Bell
For the millions of people that live along the United States' southern and eastern coast lines, protecting your home from hurricanes is extremely important. One strong storm can leave your home devastated in a matter of hours. If you live along America's hurricane-prone coastlines, home hurricane... Submitted 3 years 315 days ago.

How to Build Your Own Sauna – Part Two: Steps of Construction - Mike Hirn
In the previous article, we discussed how to choose a location for your sauna and prepare by installing the necessary plumbing and electrical connections. Now let's discuss how to construct the actual sauna! Framing will have to be installed if there is no existing framework. Framing refers... Submitted 3 years 336 days ago.

How to Build Your Own Sauna – Part One: Planning Phase - Mike Hirn
Installing a sauna can be less complicated than you may imagine. Pre-built saunas that require minimal assembly are available and can be installed in less than half an hour. Kits that require assembly are also available if you have some woodworking skills. Building your own sauna from scratch is... Submitted 3 years 336 days ago.

Landscaping Planting Ideas - Additional Considerations - Steve Boulden
For most folks, the primary considerations for choosing plants and planting ideas are simply color, size, and type(tree, bush, flower). However, for true diversity, creativity, and increased survival rate, you should add a few more considerations to the list. Creating a thriving and functional... Submitted 3 years 336 days ago.

How To Clean And Stain Redwood Decks - - Larry Angell
Redwood decks are beautiful and durable as long as they are properly cared for. A decade ago, we could buy Redwood for a song, but now it's rather expensive so if you have Redwood decks, you might want to take good care of them. The idea about any outside decking material is to protect it... Submitted 3 years 336 days ago.

Should You Buy Your Own Gutter Machine? - - Mike Milliman
The hardest part of being a building contractor is figuring out how to grow your business. Doing the work is only part of the job. You may find yourself spending just as much time finding new projects and deciding when to invest in new tools and equipment. If you install rain gutters for a... Submitted 3 years 363 days ago.

Retro Decor: How to Upgrade with a Touch of Nostalgia - Carolyn Gjerde Tu
Styles are sometimes fads. Occasionally, there is something classic in a particular style. What is classic, holds value and remains beautiful, while trends pass by within the year. The savvy homeowner, who wants to improve and decorate with a retro flair, should be able to distinguish a classic... Submitted 4 years 59 days ago.