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1. Water Damage Restoration
by Charlie Angeles
November 6, 2007
Water is essential to life, but as a destructive force, it can debase the value of your home. Natural crises like floods, accidents caused by faulty fixtures like water leaks and its after effects contribute to the problem, which may include maintenance and water damage repair costs, and declination of indoor quality air.
The best way to avoi ...more...
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2. Borrower Beware: Home Repair Loan Scams
by RE Writer
October 24, 2007
Making repairs and renovating your home can add thousands of dollars to your property value. Some of these fixes may require immediate attention, or have simply been put off for a long time. If you don't have enough money on hand to take care things, what can you do? Take out a home improvement loan, which will cover the costs of fixing up your home.
These loans can be lifesave ...more...
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3. Repairing and Maintaining Walls
by Chuck Lunsford
October 24, 2007
Like anything else that is man-made, walls in your home lose their “brand-new” look over time. Walls develop cracks and are eventually damaged as a result of accidents such as dings and smudges when you move objects around your home. Left uncared for, these problems only become worse and could eventually result in structural damage and expensive repairs.
The good news is that the average h ...more...
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4. Renew Your Roof
by John Mejia
October 19, 2007
If rainy days find you singing the leaky roof blues, it's time to consider recovering your home's cap. A new roof is a big investment – it can run you as much as an older car. Styles and materials vary, but remember – your new roof will not only keep you dry, it can be a selling point when you choose to put your home on the market. For that reason, regardless of what material you go ...more...
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5. SAFETY FIRST: HOW TO AVOID ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS AT HOME
by Sheryll Cross
October 15, 2007
Fires and shocks are just but a few accidents brought about by faulty home electrical wiring and improper use of electrical appliances. These tragedies may cost thousands of dollars in loses and even take lives, that is why it is always best to take precaution and know what to do to avoid electrical fluctuation.
According to the National Fire ...more...
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6. LIVING IN GLASS .
by Sheryll Cross
October 12, 2007
Thinking of building your dream house? Perhaps a spectacular adobe with natural daylight and minimalist simplicity? Well then, you should think glass. It’s elegant, its classic… and glass repair is much cheaper than wood replacement.
Many ideas have been thrown around regarding the use of glass in architecture and one of the first and most famous gla ...more...
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7. Home Improvements Sell Homes
by James Kronefield
August 29, 2007
Did you know that making a few small home improvements can skyrocket the chances of your home selling quickly? If you’re in the market for a new home but need to sell your home first, there are a couple of things you can do to vastly improve your chances of a quick sale.
Do you remember the old saying "you only get one chance to make a good first impression"? That’s not only true when you ...more...
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8. Home Improvement Made Simple
by James Kronefield
August 28, 2007
Just can't stand it anymore? That ugly feature you have to live with every day. Change it, fix it and do it yourself. Why not? It's easy when you have all the experts at your beck and call on the internet, and in many home improvement stores locally. Free videos on some home improvement web sites will walk you through home repair procedures so you can do it right the first time. Save money and qui ...more...
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9. Brick Walkway - How to Create an Elegant Entry Way
by James Kronefield
August 9, 2007
The use of Bricks or Pavers to create a walkway or patio complements a home in a way that is unmatched. It adds a level of quality and elegance to a home entrance that can not be achieved with either concrete or asphalt. Brick and Pavers also come in many different colors and shapes allowing for unique color schemes and patterns to be achieved. In addition, installing a Brick or Paver walkway does ...more...
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10. Cooling System Operation
by Barry Woodard
August 8, 2007
When the thermostat senses the indoor temperature is too hot it will close the contacts from R to Y & G (on a straight cooling condenser). The voltage now flows to the contactor on the outside unit, and the indoor fan control. When the contactor on the outdoor unit pulls in the compressor and outdoor condenser fan will operate. The contacts will remain closed till the thermostat is satisfied. W ...more...
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11. Installing Ceramic Wall Tile In Your Bath
by Jane Tamaro
August 6, 2007
Whatever bath size or style you select, the principles of bath tile installation are the same. It is astounding how a simple bath tiling project can make such a difference in your bath. Whether you install bath tiles over an existing floor, you always should clean the surface. There are many different tools available for cutting tile . Most of these you can rent St ...more...
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12. Home Repair For a Better Living
by James Kronefield
July 26, 2007
If you’ve ever wanted to be a published author but keep running into road blocks when trying to come up with an idea or a new concept, you may want to try your hand for some ideas found in the home renovation industry. There are vast amounts of books written on the subject, and any business that generates billions of dollars annually is fodder for creative material. Renovation ‘how-to’ books are n ...more...
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13. Practical Ways To Transform Your House into a Real Home
by Shalene Salvatierra
July 24, 2007
After a house construction, building a home isn’t too far away to achieve. These two words – house and home - do have much in common but essentially oppose each other. A house without the essence of a home can be dull and boring, while the feeling of having a home wouldn’t be complete without a structure. So I suggest that if you have a house, or planning to put up one, be ready to create that gla ...more...
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14. Dealing With Calcimine Coated Ceilings
by homerepairnetpro homerepairnetpro
July 14, 2007
Out here in New England we have older homes that in the earlier days used lead paint or had lead mixed in with the oil paints. One of the biggest problems was "Calcimine" ceilings. Definition: cal·ci·mine also kal·so·mine n. A white or tinted liquid containing zinc oxide, water, glue, and coloring matter, used as a wash for walls an ...more...
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15. Eight Ways to Transform a House
by Roselind Hejl
May 9, 2007
"Two story brick traditional with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, island kitchen, and large deck!" Sound familiar? We often talk about houses in terms of room count, along with a list of finishes, such as tile floors, granite counters, or faux paint. While this vocabulary conveys certain facts, it does not provide the tools to think about how to re-design a house in a fabulous way.
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16. Roof Shingles: Proper Maintenance Saves a Lot of Headache
by Richard Roll
March 29, 2007
Doug put a new roof on his colonial last spring. He wanted to update the look of his home and increase its resale value. He chose the color and style that matched his taste. Doug knew that roof shingles serve a purpose other than to compliment a building’s architecture. They, more importantly, control the majority of the roof water by means of shedding water down their overlapping c ...more...
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17. Home Decoration Tips: How to Choose a Paint Color & Transform Yo...
by Richard Roll
March 29, 2007
Do you have furniture that doesn’t seem to go with the rest of your house? Try a fresh coat of paint before you change your living room’s décor. Let me guess, you’re cringing right now at the thought of painting your living room. You’re not alone. Even though most homeowners know painting is the most inexpensive and quickest way to transform their living rooms from drab to fabulo ...more...
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18. Licenses and Requirements Necessary For General Contractors
by Ryan Corey
March 7, 2007
Many different home improvement contractors are available to help with everything from home maintenance to interior remodeling to exterior work. Then, there are the types of contractors—known as general contractors—responsible for an entire construction project. It is important to follow and look for contractor qualifications if you are an independent home improvement contractor or are hiring ...more...
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