2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

Carpet Choices

Carpet Choices by: Jeff Slokum When selecting carpeting for your home you have many things to consider and many options to weigh. Carpets come in a vast array of colors and styles, textures and fibers and there are many different qualities of ca...

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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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Choose The Right HDTV Antenna For Your Set-Up

Choose The Right HDTV Antenna For Your Set-Up by: Kenny Hemphill Choosing an HDTV antenna can be a frustrating business. However, if you prefer to receive HDTV through an antenna, rather than a satellite or cable subscription, there are a couple...

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Home for a Gnome?

Home for a Gnome? by: Debbie Rodgers Kitsch is defined by several dictionaries as relating to poor quality or gaudy art objects that appeal to “low-brow” taste. But in the garden, kitsch categorizes folksy or commercial art that’s viewed c...

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How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

The flittering of the butterfly through your garden is no accident if you planned your garden carefully. The adult butterfly flitters from flower to flower - sipping nectar from many flowers in your gardens, while other adult butterflies search for ...

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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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7 Factors Needed for a Compost Pile

7 Factors Needed for a Compost Pile by: James Ellison Compost, made from decomposed grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches, becomes a dark, crumbly mixture of organic matter. Learn how composting works. Even a newbie to composting can mak...

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Ice Damming

Ice Damming by: Gil Strachan Ice dams are the accumulation of ice at the eaves and valleys of roofs, and in some winters create major problems. Insufficient attic insulation or attic ventilation can cause roof snow to melt and slide down to the ...

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Radiant Heating- How To Heat Your Home Efficiently And Affordably

If you want to heat your home as affordably as possible you may want to consider a low-energy method such as radiant heating. This heating method has a number of advantages that make it a viable alternative to forced air heating systems. Here is what...

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It's Important To Have A Functioning Septic System

Although it's something that nobody really likes to think about, having a properly working septic tank is incredibly important. A malfunctioning one can easily send sewage and gas back up the pipes and out through your drains. This makes proper ...

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