2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

A Guide to Handling Lead in Drinking Water

A Guide to Handling Lead in Drinking Water by: George Anderson Although most modern homes have lead free plumbing installation, there are still millions of houses that have older plumbing and thus increase the chances of higher lead levels in wa...

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Koi Pond - is pH Important?

What do some liner promoters and salesmen say about professional pond installations using concrete and rebar, plus mortar to hold the rocks? (1) "One problem with concrete and mortar construction is that of cement alkali leaching out for some time a...

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Portland has the Right Flooring for You

To get the flooring in Portland that fits your needs, you should take a look at the different types of flooring available. One thing to consider as you think about the right flooring for you home is the room in which you plan to install it. Tile floo...

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Amazing Chandeliers Can Transform Any Home Into A Palace

Chandeliers are timeless and have been providing indoor lighting for centuries. Today, there is more emphasis on how a chandelier can make a home look, and finding the right one can turn any home into a palace. There are more designs and styles than ...

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Should You Install Your Own Ceiling Fan?

Ceiling fans are a great investment. They look nice, and act as a light source and save energy in both summer and winter by circulating air more efficiently. But should you risk this investment by attempting to install it yourself? There are several...

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What is a Fascia Board?

Fascia boards are part of the gutter system on a house. They are fitted in order to protect the roof space from damp, rain and harsh elements. If you have well fitted fascias then you could well save yourself expensive repairs to your roof in the fut...

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What Are Light Fixtures Used For?

What Are Light Fixtures Used For? by: Mike YeagerLight fixtures are something not many of us think about. But, the way we light a room can cause us to feel a certain way or enhance what we want to accomplish in that room. There are many types of...

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Overwintering Pond Fish

Overwintering Pond Fish by: Brett Fogle The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by water temperature. As the water cools, pond fish require less protein in their diet. When koi and goldfish are fed high-protein food in cool wa...

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The Perfect Porch Swing

The Perfect Porch Swing by: Debbie Rodgers There is a magical quality to porch swings. In his summertime classic Dandelion Wine, Ray Bradbury describes the "ritual of the front-porch swing." "In the garage they found, dusted, and carried forth ...

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Simplicity With Your Home Wall Decor

Simplicity With Your Home Wall Decor by: Marci Crane I can still picture my roommate as she lay stretched out on the floor, rummaging through a pile of Martha Stewart magazines. It was our mutual friend’s birthday and we preferred to deliver o...

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