2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

Resurfacing an old Concrete Patio

Resurfacing an old Concrete Patio by: Malcolm Kay A porch or patio can be one of the most useful exterior areas of your home if its covered with an attractive surface material, cleared of all excess junk and with a little thought given to landsc...

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When should you use Foil Tape?

Foil Tape is generally used on fiberglass duct wrap and fiberglass board to secure the joints. On duct wrap, 3in. wide Foil Tape is always used. On Fiberglass board, 4in. wide Foil Tape is used on 2in. thick fiberglass board and 5in. on 3in. thick. I...

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Details On Oriental Rug Cleaning

Oriental rug cleaning may not be different from other types of rug cleaning. In handling oriental rugs, however, much care and precaution should be observed. This is because authentic oriental rugs are made by hands either by knotting or weaving the ...

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Decorative Stone Uses For Landscaping

One of the benefits resulting from the diminishing rainfall now being experienced Australia wide is the growing realisation by the community that there are alternatives to the vast areas of lawn traditionally found around suburban houses. The new tr...

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Unfinished Furniture… Finish It Yourself!

Unfinished Furniture… Finish It Yourself! by: Mike Yeager Unfinished furniture has started to become extremely popular in the last few years. As customers have discovered the benefit of buying unfinished wood furniture, the industry has respon...

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Wooden Furniture Care

Wooden Furniture Care by: Stephen Hattrick Protect your investment, from time to time you will need to wax your furniture. This should be done using a soft cloth and bees wax. You should then allow some time before buffing off using a new soft c...

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Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden

Turn Your Patio Into A Voluminous Vegetable Garden by: Jill Homer My first apartment was a second-story condo in an urban complex, far displaced from the groomed suburban landscapes and sprawling gardens I had grown up with. My only connection t...

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Maximizing Your Living Space

Maximizing Your Living Space by: News Canada Look to contemporary (modern) decor to maximize space. TORLYS Uniclic® Cork flooring, with its sensuous texture, can warm up a modern interior, preventing it from looking stark. (NC)—Whether we ...

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Spruce Up Your Home Without Busting Your Budget

ce Up Your Home Without Busting Your Budget by: ARA Content Do-it-yourself tips for summer remodeling projects (ARA) - Ah, summer. Between neighborhood softball games and trips to the community pool, it's the biggest time of the year for m...

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Do You Know How To Use Window Coverings ?

Do You Know How To Use Window Coverings ? by: Sarah Peters Window coverings serve an important role in your home, giving you privacy and also protecting your furniture and decor from the harshness of prolonged, direct sunlight. But the range of ...

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