2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

Materials for Building Window Shutters

Materials for Building Window Shutters by: Brian Wright Shopping for window shutters can become confusing because of the huge variety of materials used and promoted as superior. The construction methods of a shutter unit, including the materials...

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Brick Patio Weed Control

Brick Patio Weed Control by: Hans Dekker On researching this article, I found one instance where a homeowner was so incensed by the weeds in her patio that she set fire to them with a blowtorch! Luckily, several items provide better service as a...

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A house is not a Home without a Gnome

When confronted by a garden gnome the common reaction is to hold up your hands in horror and utter an expression of disgust while wondering how anyone can bear to allow such a creature to remain in their backyard. On the other hand we are told on goo...

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Reading the Lawn Mower Ratings

Are you in the market for a new lawn mower? To make the best purchase possible, it’s necessary to do some market research and check out all the options available to you. Many magazines and web sites offer reviews of lawn mowers and often provide a ...

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Seramis for Interior Design and Landscaping

Seramis Clay Granulate - Fertiliser and Water IndicatorsThe Seramis clay granulate is manufactured from high quality clay found only in Westerwald region of Germany. This area has been famous for its pottery since the 16 th century. The clay is mined...

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Make Your Own Lampshades

Make Your Own Lampshades by: Dean Novosat When redecorating your room, you may be faced with looking for new lampshades (or perhaps a lampshade you currently have has gotten damaged). So why not make your own! If your lamp currently has a lampsh...

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Renewing Your Bathroom by Changing Out the Plumbing Fixtures

If you decide to replace your old bathroom fixtures with the latest ones then there lot of things you should have to consider and you can also expect some problems which may occur while performing the task. Most of them who do not have any experience...

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Metal Outdoor Furniture - Explained

If you're looking to revamp or update your outdoor space, metal outdoor furniture could be an excellent choice for you. Metal outdoor furniture not only adds a stylish touch to your patio, garden, or pool area but also provides durability and resilie...

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Geranium Plants

Geranium Plants by: Linda Paquette The geranium that brightens your landscape with its brightly colored flowers may be one of two different species. If you successfully over-wintered your geranium, chances are it is an herbaceous perennial from ...

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INSTALLING VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS IN A WOOD FRAME OPENING.

When we left off last week, we had removed the old wood sash windows and prepared the opening for the vinyl replacement windows. Now it's time to install your new windows. You should have someone there to help you when doing the installation. F...

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