2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

Take the Bite Out of Mosquitoes this Summer

Take the Bite Out of Mosquitoes this Summer by: Judy Leiser Mosquitoes have always been pesty visitors when it comes to summer enjoyment, but because of the West Nile virus, it has become critical that we do whatever we can to reduce the number ...

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10 Types of Hammers...Which One Is Right For You?

10 Types of Hammers...Which One Is Right For You? by: Christian Krohn On your next project, will you be using the right hammer for the job? Save yourself some time and be sure to use the right one. Hammers come in many different shapes and form...

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Unique and Imaginative Wall Storage Ideas

Unique and Imaginative Wall Storage Ideas by: Pamela Cole Harris Everyone can use more organization in their lives (except those misguided souls who alphabetize their spices, canned goods and color-coordinate their laundry supplies!). Additional...

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Buying Home Appliances The Smart Way

Buying Home Appliances The Smart Way by: Duane Lipham When you add up all the money that you can spend on home appliances and fixtures it becomes obvious that you need to spend wisely and carefully to keep costs under control. These items tend t...

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Release Some Tension...Spend Some Time In Your Garden

Release Some Tension...Spend Some Time In Your Garden by: Mike YeagerGardening can be one of the most rewarding and relaxing hobbies that you can engage in. Picture a beautiful spring day, the sweet smell of grass in the air and you get to go ou...

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Growing Great Tomatoes

For many people, growing big juicy tomatoes is part of what makes vegetable gardening so enjoyable. Whether purchasing plants from your local nursery or starting tomatoes from seed, there are a few basic steps to follow to ensure that you harvest an ...

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Get More Heat from Your Same Ol' Fireplace with Simple Technique

For some people, a fireplace might as well be a video of flaming logs. Their primary interest is the welcoming ambiance a fireplace’s blaze presents. If, however, you expect your fireplace to provide heat in exchange for your log-carrying, fire-bui...

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A Brief History of Candles

A Brief History of Candles by: Dominic Ferrara For centuries man’s progress has been lighted by candles. However, people know only very few things about the origin of candles. It has been written that the first candles were made by the Ancient...

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Green Thumb Gifts Beyond Gardening Gloves

Ahh, spring! It has sprung! Gardeners (and budding gardeners - no pun intended) have begun the quest for a weedless lawn, or a bountiful garden. But if you're looking for gifts for someone with a green thumb (or someone with green thumb envy), ...

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Composting the Easy Way

Composting the Easy Way by: Michael McGroarty Having an ample supply of good rich compost is the gardeners dream. It has many uses, and all of those uses will result in nicer plants. However, composting can be time consuming and hard work. I pl...

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