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- Soy Candles? What Will They Think of Next? By M J Plaster
Quick: What comes to mind when you think of soy candles? Before my formal introduction to soy candles, I thought organic (read expensive) and BEIGE! And not just the color beige, but beige as an overall description for soy candles—blah like baby food, ground chick peas, and a pale winter pallor. I had no idea why it would even occur to anyone to …
- Log Cabin Fever By Kathryn Whittaker
Homesteaders settling in the territories of the American West traditionally built log cabins; durable, rainproof, and inexpensive. Today, eco-friendly and rustically charming, log cabins with their distinctive handcrafted appearance seem to be making a comeback, with luxurious features such as whirlpools, skylight windows and heated patios.Swedis…
- Real Estate: Points for Purchasers By Gil Strachan
* What is a home inspection?A home inspection is an objective, in-depth visual examination of a home's structure and operating systems, and should result in a detailed report describing the condition of the home.* Why do I need a home inspection?The main goal of a professional home inspection is to educate yourself about the home you int…
- Bathroom Remodeling Ideas By Dan Noyes
Bathroom remodeling is often a popular home improvement project for both new and old homeowners. This may include painting, using new countertops, vanities, windows, retiling, floors, appliances, vents or better lighting. Before embarking on a project of remodeling your bathroom, provided below are a few tips and ideas to make the experience even…
- Choosing Window Frames By Garry John
There are three main types of material used to manufacture window frames. These are aluminium, PVC-u and wood. These are also vinyl-coated and fibreglass frames, but for simplicity at this stage we shall stick to the three main types. The three materials each have their strengths and weaknesses and in this article we shall look at the several pro…
- Colour Your World With Art By Gail Miller
When you buy art, you may think you not consciously choosing a colour scheme so much as buying something which appeals to your eye. You may prefer certain subjects for your pictures, such as land or seascapes, but certain colours, which do appear in these types of painting do evoke inner feelings and emotions. We know that some colours are calm a…
- A Healthy Home By Ingela Berger
Your home is your castle. You decide, possibly together with
family members, what to make of it. Outside our home we have
limited opportunities to improve the environment, but in our
home we can do a lot.At home we want to feel free, relax and do things that we
like. We want to eat, sleep, exercise, maybe work, and
socialize with friends and…
- Key Bathroom Remodeling Ideas By Ken Marlborough
One of the simplest ways to start planning your bathroom remodeling is to tour other bathrooms to get bathroom remodeling ideas. Pay attention to what you like and don't like. Scoop out friends' bathrooms when you visit, tour houses for sale, check out design magazines, and cruise the Internet for inspiration. Ask yourself questions to generate…
- The Art of Gutter Cleaning By Henry Bockman
The gutters on your home are starting to overflow so it's time to clean the gutters on your home. Many homeowners do this project each year to properly maintain their homes. What you may not realize is that most gutter systems should be cleaned 3-4 times a year with each season. You may be wondering why should I clean out my gutters so often? …
- Do You Need an Air Purifier in Your Home? By Tyler D King
Air purifiers have been around since the Second World War, when the first ever HEPA filters were used to protect workers from airborne nuclear matter. Today air-purifiers are found in hospitals, homes, offices and even in cars. We’ve been breathing the same air for the last hundreds of years then why do we now need air purifiers, that too indoors…
- Recovering From a Failed Home Project By Robert Kempe
Everyone has a home project haunting them from their past. The objective was to upgrade their existing home, but it just didn’t turn out the way they originally envisioned. When this happens, what do you do now? I always smile and say “Punt!” In the real world we can’t punt, but we do have choices. One solution is to make it a work of mode…
- A Productive Garage is Not a Messy One By Denton Lesslie
Nothing slows progress like a messy garage, or excessive
storage.I know I get frustrated when I have a job to do and head to the garage
only to have to search for the tool that I know that I have, but cannot find.I blame the kids, the wife, and yes even the dog. When the mistake is
only mine. It is often easier (on my temper), and usually fast…
- Basement Remodeling Begins With Dependable Waterproofing By Robert Clarke
Basement remodeling can add lots of extra living space to your home but beware; basement water leakage could put a real damper on your hopes if not properly corrected.There are two conditions you must address for a dry basement, actual water leakage and condensation. Water leakage is a pretty obvious concern to homeowners but many are unaware of …
- A Look at Copper Weather Vanes By Ross Bainbridge
Weather vanes or wind vanes are made of various materials ranging from wrought iron, to copper, to bronze, and more. Copper is the most commonly used material because of its practicality as well as its nice appearance. Copper weather vanes are very durable and easy to maintain for a long time. They are mostly made of solid copper, but they may …
- Ways to Make Your Bathroom More Energy Efficient By Chileshe Mwape
There are a number of design features and fittings that can improve bathroom energy efficiency and reduce energy bills and greenhouse pollution. Remodeling your bathroom to make it more energy efficient will improve your home because doing it right will reap the benefits of health, safety, comfort and will save you money and energy.1. Energy Effi…
- To Picket Fences By Charlotte Laws
Of the 359 homeowners in my area, 112 are running afoul of the law in a deviously blatant way by committing the heinous "fence offence;" in other words, breaching Los Angeles municipal code sections 12.21 and 12.22 which limit front yard fence and hedge height to a maximum 3 ˝ feet above grade. Now that’s a lot of criminal activity for one neighb…
- Hardwood Floors 101 By Liz Smith
Nothing adds warmth and value to a home like wood floors. Over 90 percent of real estate agents in a national survey said that homes with wood floors sell more quickly and for higher prices than other homes without wood flooring.Some people shy away from hardwood flooring because they believe that they're high maintenance. Nothing could be furthe…
- The Simplicity of Gel Fireplaces By Robert C. Pearson
Nothing makes your home more welcoming than the warmth and crackle of a fireplace. There is a wide offering selection of Gel fireplaces that will match your needs in size, style and finish. With a Gel fireplace, you can now have the warmth; beauty and convenience of a fireplace in locations where you never thought possible Gel Fireplaces do not r…
- Hot Tub Heaven By Beverly Hlavka
What will your next home improvement project be? Will it be an inground pool or how about a new deck? Why not consider a hot tub for the new deck? A hot tub is great for relaxing year round. There are lots of things to consider when shopping for your first hot tub. The first thing to look at is the shell. Traditional hot tubs were made of w…
- How To Choose The Perfect Granite Work Surface By Edward Green
My Grandmother used to say to me “Nothing cheap is good and nothing good is cheap”. This ring true when dealing with the purchase especially on the internet of Granite Work Surfaces. In fact of all stone so read carefully.Natural stone is graded as to it’s suitability for a given task. It is also graded regarding the region of the world it origin…
- Daydreaming About Your Home Makeover Projects By Jeanette Joy Fisher
Most of us enjoy daydreaming about our perfect home. Do you ever think about your home just before falling to sleep? Instead of worrying about your tasks for tomorrow, try this exercise tonight: imagine you're arriving home. When your head hits your pillow, close your eyes and daydream about your homecoming. What do you see that greets you?Daydre…
- Gas Boiler: Help! My Home is Heated by (GASP) Hot Water Heated by Electric Boiler! By Gil Strachan
Could you help me? My home is heated by (gasp) hot water heated by electric boiler. Where could I get a lead on a gas boiler that is not going to bust the bank. Can one be bought used? We already have gas service for our hot water heater and clothes dryer. We look forward to getting a gas range... but the most economic thing is to get that boiler…
- Are You In or Out of Balance? By Suzee Miller
CLUTTER: When clutter starts to accumulate in an environment, imbalance in our personal, professional and social lives always follows. This can range from health and financial challenges to struggle and conflict with friends, family, co workers, affiliates, as well as with buyers and sellers. Feng Shui is the communication that takes place everyd…
- Would You Steel Your Household Appliances By Donald Grummett
Would you steel your appliances? That is a question many consumers are now asking themselves.The “in” style -----------------------Stainless steel household appliances are the “in” style right now. People are being drawn to the clean look of stainless steel for their kitchens.Stainless steel has become the fastest growing sector of household appl…
- How House Plans Work By Antigone Arthur
The Ins and Outs Of Choosing Online Custom Home Plans!
So you've decided to build your own home, congratulations! Now where do you go from here?If you are a first timer, it is sometimes confusing figuring out how house plans work. House plans, sometimes referred to as home floor plans, are easily deciphered once you understand the basics. Let's d…
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