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5 Eco-Friendly Ways To Remove Paint With Non Toxic Paint Removers & Paint...
While some people may think that paint removal requires a chemical stripper and hours of work, there are plenty of non toxic paint remover options — that are kind to the environment and your lungs and...
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How To Spackle And Sand Walls For A Smooth Finish: DIY Drywall Repair
Spackling and sanding drywall is fun! Ask anyone who’s done drywall repair and they’ll look at you and smile real wide. OK — so the big smile may not mean they had fun spackling and sanding! What their...
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How To Give Your Old Appliances A Sharp, New Look Using Stainless Steel Paint
I posted an article about Thomas’ Liquid Stainless Steel paint a couple of months ago. I mentioned that we would paint our old refrigerator and give our honest opinion on the product and the...
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Thinking Of Installing A Pocket Door? Here Are The Pros And Cons Of Pocket...
Whether you’re building a brand new home or renovating your existing space, there are lots of neat ways to make your house functional and beautiful. Installing a pocket door is one of them. Pocket...
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Cheap Building Materials: How To Get Contractors Discounts On Building...
Wondering how you can find cheap building materials? As you probably know the cost of materials quickly adds up whenever you decide to undertake a remodeling project or addition to your home. And if...
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Thinking Of Putting A Hot Tub Inside Your House? Pros & Cons Of Indoor Hot...
So, what kinds of things do you need to keep in mind if you want an indoor hot tub in your house? You could practically drown in the tidal wave of information available on hot tubs — if you allow it. I...
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Reflective Roofing vs. Dark Roof Colors: See How Roof Shingle Colors Affect...
We tend to pay much attention to aesthetics and curb appeal when it comes to our exterior home designs. But did you know that your choice of roof shingle colors can have a significant impact on your...
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How To Find Appliance Rebates & Home Energy Tax Incentives In Your Area
Are you moving into a new home and need new appliances? Have you already purchased some new appliances recently? How would you like for the United States government to help you pay for them? Uncle Sam...
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Laminate Wood Flooring Or Hardwood? How I Chose Between Laminate & Hardwood...
The struggle is real folks — laminate wood flooring or hardwood? When building or remodeling your home, you’ll need to decide what to do about your floors at some point. If you want to keep a natural...
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Your Green Insulation Options: The 7 Most Eco-Friendly Types Of Home Insulation
Insulation is eco-friendly by its very nature. While the manufacture of chemical-laden insulation materials (such as polystyrene, polyisocyanurate and polyurethane) have a significant carbon footprint,...
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Using Tin Ceiling Tiles vs. Tin Roofing Inside Your Home: Tips For Installing...
Considering tin ceiling tiles? We were too, after we saw them installed in some model homes we looked at. Actually, our first idea (for a rustic twist) was to use pieces of tin metal roofing inside...
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3 Ways To Cut Cast Iron Pipe For DIY Plumbing Repair Projects
If you have an older home, chances are part of your plumbing is made from cast iron. And if you’re tackling a plumbing project, then you’re probably wondering how to cut cast iron pipe. Cast iron pipe...
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8 Super Creative DIY Exterior Home Renovation Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank
Whether you’re trying to sell your house or you’re just looking to spruce up your home, doing exterior home renovations is just as important as the work you put into your home’s interior. If you don’t...
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Need A New Water Heater? (Us, Too.) See The Hot Water Heater Rental Cost vs....
The hot water heater is an essential appliance in today’s homes — yet many of us take the trusty ‘ol water heater for granted. That is until it breaks down and need to be repaired or replaced! Ours was...
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DIY Garage Door Repair vs. Professional Garage Door Repair: 6 Reasons Why You...
No matter how skilled you are at DIY projects around the house, some jobs are best left to the professionals. Garage door repair should probably be one of them. Aside from routinely lubricating a noisy...
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Smart Home DIY: How To Install A Keyless Door Lock Yourself + 5 Reasons Your...
The phrase “latchkey kid” was a popular one among my generation — the first where many families boasted two working parents. Coming home from school to an empty house was a pretty common occurrence for...
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How To Choose The Right Deck Stains For Your Home
I’m in the process of sprucing up the back deck of my house. It’s got 21 years worth of wear on it but it’s in really good shape. I’ve cleaned and sealed it several times over the life of the deck, so...
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House Siding 101: Why I Chose Fiber Cement Siding + Some Things You Probably...
As a siding contractor, I help homeowners choose the best siding for their homes on a daily basis. For me, the start of a new client remodeling project like re-siding is super exciting — but it also...
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How To Cover A Concrete Cinder Block Wall Using Bonding Cement
Concrete cinder block walls are sturdy and easy to build, but they can often be unattractive when compared with the rest of your home. On many homes, the entire basement or crawlspace remains...
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Using A Sanding Sponge For DIY Home Projects – Here’s How & When To Use A...
Do you know how to use a sanding sponge (or a sandpaper sponge)? I’ve had quite a few projects around the house that required the use of a sanding sponge. I like using one for general purpose sanding...
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