10,129 articles on "improvement"

Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden

Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden by: Lesley Dietschy Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybirds, can be a gardener’s best friend. The ladybug’s bright coloring brings welcomed cheer to the garden, as well as helping with pest contr...

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Grow Your Own SIMPLE Tea Garden

Materials Needed1 decorative clay or metal planter1 package of clay pellets (approx. 30 pellets)3 packets of organic tea leaves seeds (YOUR CHOICE)Grow-rich or nutrient-rich potting soil (ASK YOUR NURSERY FOR THE BEST RECOMMENDATION FOR YOUR AREA)Dir...

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When is it time to call the professional

For most Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home project managers, the most difficult decision is to know when to give the professionals a call to come complete a task and when to complete it yourself. The reason we like to do our own home upgrades or an addition ...

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Kool Aid Stains - Getting Them Out

Kool Aid Stains - Getting Them Out by: Steve Gillman It's not always possible to remove kool aid stains from carpet. All "red stains" are difficult to get out. Red coloring used in pop, candy, and other foods generally doesn't flush ou...

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Decorating With Wallpaper

Decorating With Wallpaper by: Mike Houghtin If you're looking for a unique way to express your individual taste and personality there is no better way to decorate than by using wallpaper. You can take a simple room and make it look stunning...

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Flood Insurance

Flood Insurance by: Jakob Jelling Flood insurance is not included in basic home owner's insurance! Interestingly enough, one of the worst natural disasters that could possibly affect your home is not included under most normal home owner&ap...

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Is Indoor Air Safe? 4 Simple Steps to Make It Safer

Is Indoor Air Safe? 4 Simple Steps to Make It Safer by: Charles Kassotis It is true that we spend most of our time, almost 80% of it, in indoor spaces. We’re used to worrying about the air outdoors. We complain about pollution, gas emissions a...

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Installing Gate Latches: A Simple Guide

Once you've hung a gate and tested its swing, install a stop on the latch post to prevent the gate from swinging past the post when closed. The stop is nothing more than a narrow board ( 1/2 1 inch), ( 2 in., etc. ) cut to the height of the gate...

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Floor Plans for Manufactured Homes

Floor plans is another name for the foundation of manufactured homes, which are referred to in this manner because of the pre-assembling done at the factory site. The different parts of the manufactured homes are built in the factory, and are then tr...

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Metal Carports

Most men and women purchase a carport framework to safeguard valued goods like a car or truck, boat, RV, motorbike, and far more. Some purchase it for the dual goal of shelter for property and an entertaining spot. Metal structures are a sensible inv...

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