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Kitchen Cabinet Tile
Recently I did my first tile job by myself on my kitchen cabinet. I have been collecting tile off of Craig's list and i finally decided to recover the counters. here is the before and
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Fantastic job!
Maintenance Free Shrubs
I once saw some plywood shrubs made for a stage play. I thought that would be pretty neat for me to have in the front of my house and it would give me way more room for the flowers I love
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Something different...adds color and content and is a perfect drop cloth to showcase your ...»
Air Return Vent Tutorial
Since adding the board and batten to a wall in my kitchen the standard builder grade air return vent wasn't cutting it so I made a new return vent that looks more old school with
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Home Maintenance & Repairs: How to troubleshoot rainbird sprinkler systems?
After 5 years my system is not working correctly. Two of three zones run nonstop when turned on in the ground, even with the controller turned off and unplugged.
Solar Lighting: A Diverse Seletion
A quick look at some of the more commonly recognized solar lights, and those that probably wouldn't come to mind! Today's solar lighting offers diversity and more. From flashlights to
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Home Maintenance & Repairs: Musty smell from broken water line
Line going into hot water tank split-ended up with several inches of water in basement-in rugs, etc. What is a natural way to get rid of the musty smell? Have dehumidifier running full
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You need to do some serious investigating before you have a really expensive problem. Get the ...»
Home Security and Air Conditioning Units
We have a simple solution for those of you that live in areas where thieves have been targeting HVAC coils for the copper.
It's a simple part that goes on the return gas side of the coil and monitors the pressure on the line. If someone messes with the line it sends a signal to the alarm panel. This part will work with all alarm panels on the market and will tie into your existing system.
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How to Build Custom Window Screens in Less Than 15 Minutes
I recently had to build a window screen for our bathroom window and wanted to share how easy this project is. Even if you don't need to build a frame chances are you have some screens
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Judy, it seems like there are several kits available. The price and quality are probably what ...»
Home Maintenance & Repairs: Does anyone have any experience with Leafree?
My roofer is also recommending Rapidflow inserts but I am not convinced of their value.
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Thanks so much for your response, Paul. When you mention that you cleaned the gutter guards, ...»
The Top 7 Pet Safety Tips for the Home
A lot of work goes into maintaining a safe home. There are smoke detectors to check, germs to disinfect and chemicals to watch out for. And if you have pets in the house, there are even more specific needs to consider. You want your furry or feathered family members to be just as safe as everyone else, so check out these seven pet safety tips.
1. Sweat the small stuff. Anything that's smaller than your fist is a choking hazard for your pet. ...»