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1. Easily Learn How to Stamp Concrete and Add Value to Your Home
by John Mindrup
June 24, 2008
Hello, my name is John Mindrup, and I am posting this article to share my knowledge of decorative concrete with you. I started doing concrete at the age of 10 with my fathers company. I continued doing concrete during my summer vacations until I decided to attend one of the country’s best art institutes. After my graduation I decided to combine my two pastimes in life which are art a ...more...
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2. The Do It Yourself guide to a better spa cover.
by Jeff Sliger
November 4, 2007
How to build a better spa cover To build a better spa cover we need to define the purpose for having one. The first thing a spa cover is designed to do is keep debris out of your spa. With no cover on your spa you would quickly find it full of all kinds of stuff that would make your soaking time less pleasant. The next thing a good spa cover should do is help keep the spa water warm. Again ...more...
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3. Hardwood Floor Refinishing
by Anand Dongre
October 10, 2007
For those who adore the hardwood floors in their homes, hardwood floor refinishing comes as a routine task so that the floors will be maintained properly to look new and sparkling. Refinishing hardwood floors can sometimes be a tedious task, which can consume lots of money and time. But this is the price you need to pay to maintain your hardwood floor. While you consider hardwood refinishing, you ...more...
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4. Do It Yourself ( DIY ) Home Security - Simple for The Beginner
by Korbin Newlyn
August 22, 2007
There are many DIY home security systems as well as individual products available on the open market today that can be installed by the individual homeowner with relative ease and can be purchased through various retail outlets; from basic systems to complex ones that have video surveillance, the particular system you end up buying will depend on your expertise, budget and the perceived threat of ...more...
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5. Why are Metal Building Kits preferred by the Do-It-Yourselfer?
by Brian Schmidt
August 17, 2007
When it comes to do-it-yourself building projects, nothing can beat a metal building kit. These kits offer the consumer a number of advantages over other construction methods.
Speed in Erection
Metal building kits are designed to be quickly assembled. Most have bolted connections for structural members and self drilling screw connections for the metal siding and metal ro ...more...
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6. Diminish Those Doubts... find out for yourself what is going on ...
by Zoe Crouse
August 8, 2007
Finding the right surveillance system can be very frustrating. It can be from the type of security cameras you need, to how you will record the video to what cables and components will make it all work. USA Home Watch can help.
USA Home Watch wants your surveillance system buying experience to be stress-free so we assembled a selection of complete camera and video recording systems to meet ...more...
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7. Five Things You Need Before Do It Yourself Home Improvement
by Jennifer Jordan
August 2, 2007
Do it Yourself, or DIY, is an increasingly popular trend in home improvement: it allows you to think outside the tool box. As many people question why they should hire someone else for things they can do themselves, projects are taken on by home owners instead of contractors. While DIY does have its advantages, it also has disadvantages. On the negative side, DIY projects require much more prepara ...more...
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8. How to Paint Planation Shutters for the Do It Yourselfer
by Dr Shutter
July 26, 2007
Plantation Shutters are an expensive window treatment that after a decade or so will need to be repainted. A professional that truly knows what they are doing will charge big bucks to paint them for you. If this is the route you want to take and the money part of the equation is secondary, then do it. But, and I emphasize BUT, make sure they do know what they are doing! House painters will ...more...
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9. Installing Laminate Flooring - Get Ready
by James Kronefield
July 19, 2007
Whether you are choosing flooring for your kitchen, family room, or basement; I am sure that you are equally concerned with the price, style, and quality of the product that you will be installing in your home. Laminate flooring has always been particularly popular for its low cost and maintenance. Plus the ease of installing laminate flooring is an additional bonus. You can have a great looking f ...more...
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10. Do-It-Yourself Appliance Repair: Some Important Reminders
by Maraya Mullen
July 6, 2007
Who remembers how things were like before TV? Or the microwave oven? Or the heater?
For most of us modern beings, life without our favorite appliances is virtually unimaginable. So when things go awry and you find your home appliances doing things they’re not supposed to do, you immediately reach for the yellow pages and call appliance repai ...more...
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11. DIY - Increasing Your Home's Resale Value
by www.renovationfinder .com
July 4, 2007
Homeowners are looking for ways to ensure top dollar when selling their homes. There are many DIY projects homeowners can easily do in a weekend that will increase the value of their property.
PAINT A fresh coat of paint makes a world of difference inside a home. Depending on size of your house, the amount of rooms you want to paint and how many friends you have, ...more...
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12. All About DIY Suspended Ceilings
by william amerson
July 3, 2007
A DIY suspended ceiling or Do It Yourself Suspended Ceiling is usually used as a derived ceiling used to cover up electrical, ductworks, cabling, into a part usually called the plenum. The plenum usually is a T – Shaped metal channel grid, which is suspended from the structure above using light weight wires. The channels form a regularly repeating pattern of 600 x 600 mm grid. Each Such repeating ...more...
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13. Renovating a Home in Greece: DIY or Project Management
by Claire May
June 11, 2007
Greece is well known for its abundance of traditional old village houses and ruined stone cottages that are in need of some or total renovation. These old houses are frequently set in idyllic friendly villages, where the locals are welcoming and often ply new home owners with gifts of wine and oranges. Although many of these dilapidated houses are in need of a little care and attention they are fu ...more...
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14. Tips on Best Home Automation Systems
by Dalvin Rumsey
February 19, 2007
When it comes to high-end whole house systems, they generally cost from $5,000 to $250,000. This price usually does not include installation fees, so take a good look at what the dealer is offering before agreeing to anything! When choosing to buy a high-end home automation system for your house you need to ensure it will be properly configured and installed, as these two areas can sometimes cost ...more...
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15. DIY Portable Satellite TV
by Richard Banks
January 30, 2007
Night after night people all over the world are looking for something to watch on the television. You are not alone. Entertainment is plentiful; the problem is you are stuck in the house on a Friday night with nowhere to go and nothing to do.
The one good fortune is that with the VANSAT SignalMaster PRO 2007, your problem is solved. It’s ideal for those in search of home entertainment ...more...
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16. No, you don't need an estate agent.
by Graham Bell
January 23, 2007
Does this sound familiar? You decide to sell your home, you shop around estate agents and go for one that gives you a really favourable valuation. Your house then stays on the market for months and months after which you knock a huge chunk off the price and wait some more before finally finding a buyer. You then hand over a fat commission fee to the estate agent and wonder just what the hell you’r ...more...
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17. Diwali Diyas
by Rukmini Guggilla
September 21, 2006
Diwali Diyas:
Diwali Diya is a small earthen lamp that is lit especially at Indian Festival Of Lights Diwali. They are usually made of clay. Ghee or oil is used as the fuel and cotton wool as the wick. Though in these days electric lights are replacing earthen Diyas, still the charm of traditional Diwali Hindu Lamps is there. These Diwali diyas are used f ...more...
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18. Ladders - Simple and effective, and could save your life one day...
by John Gibb
September 2, 2006
One of mankind’s simplest but most useful inventions, the ladder- little more than a set of portable steps- is used throughout the world by everyone from DIY enthusiasts to fire fighters.
The ladder design has been improved over the years but never changes. The steps, or rungs, are suspended between two vertical bars called stiles. They can be wooden, metal, or pretty much anything durab ...more...
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19. Pedestal Sink Installation Made Easy
by Kevin Campbell
August 14, 2006
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: Level Drill with assorted bits 9/16" wrench Tape measure Framing square Channel lock pliers
Some notes before you begin: 1) Observe all local plumbing and building codes. 2) Prior to installation, unpack the new lavatory and inspect it for damage. Return the lavatory to its protective carton until you are ready to install it. 3) These instructions are ...more...
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20. Toilet Installation Made Easy in Five Steps
by Kevin Campbell
August 10, 2006
Besides matching colors and style with the rest of you bathroom or powder room, you will want to consider a few more points. Here are five steps to make your next toilet installation very easy. (1) Roughing in specifications: This is the measurement from the wall to the center of the outlet. Typically they come in 10", 12" and 14" sizes. The standard is 12" but a measurement should be take ...more...
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21. DIY Methods to Save on Utilities
by Solar Rick
March 25, 2006
If your utility bill is out of control, you need to consider ways to tame the beast. There are plenty of do it yourself [DIY] ways to save on utilities.
DIY Methods to Save on Utilities
Utility costs for heating, cooling and electricity are near record highs. Worse, they are expected to rise fairly dramatically over the next few years. Since you will live in a residence for the res ...more...
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22. Do-It-Yourself Foundation Repair
by Ken Marlborough
March 1, 2006
Calling contractors to have your house repaired means footing huge bills -- not to mention the inconvenience of having workmen in your house for days on end. And then there are time overruns, delay in supply of material and other conditions. People with a little artistic leaning may just take the chisel and the trowel in their own hands and repair minor cracks (and in some cases, ev ...more...
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23. Sump Pump Installation for Do-It-Yourselfers
by Robert Clarke
September 1, 2005
According to recent surveys, over 85% of all homes with basements will experience some form of wet basement problems in their lifetime. Installing a sump pump in the basement can be a great benefit, even if it’s only to keep the water from getting deep or to act as a floor drain.
What To Buy
Sump pumps are generally sold according to the horsepower rating of the pump motor. You will see ¼ ho ...more...
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24. Hummingbirds
by Greg Pilson
July 12, 2005
Many individuals are fascinated by hummingbirds. So much so, that they will do anything in their power to attract these petite creatures to their yards. So what is the best way to attract these wee feathered friends?
Here are some tips to help make your home a hummingbird hot spot:
What Do Hummingbirds Eat?
Hummingbirds usually feed off flower nectar and sugar water that is left out for t ...more...
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25. Making Your Own Bird Feeder
by Greg Pilson
July 5, 2005
There is estimated to be over 100 billion individual wild birds on earth, and each one needs to eat certain amounts of food on a daily basis in order to survive. That’s where we come in! Birdfeeders are fun to make and are essential in order for birds to live. Bird houses can be made out of practically anything and are usually hung in different locations around your yard for birds to enjoy. Purcha ...more...
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