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- Duct Cleaning – When Should It be Done By Pat Johnson
As a qualified duct cleaning contractor I have discovered that most homeowners feel that they are very uninformed when it comes to knowing when duct cleaning is really necessary.If your furnace/air conditioner filter loads up very quickly with dust and debris shortly after replacement, it is a good idea to have a thorough duct cleaning.If you hav…
- Tips for Designing with Hardwood Floors By Barry Hutch
Hardwood floor styles come in strips, planks and parquet, and are available with numerous edge treatments such as square, micro, and beveled edges. The state-of-the-art technology and almost limitless choices of today's stains, finishes, styles and designs makes hardwood flooring one of the most practical and versatile floor coverings available.T…
- So You've Decided to Finish Your Basement! By Patrick Condon
When a family decides to finish a basement space, there are so many factors to consider it can seem overwhelming. What does your family want to achieve within the new basement? Are you looking for a play area, a family room, a work-out room, home theatre, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, wet bar, etc? Do you have the square footage required to accomp…
- What does it take to be an Interior Designer? By Rosemary Leake
When trying to decide if Interior Design is right for you, it helps to know what that really means. Interior Design is not simply the profession that “makes rooms and places pretty”; it takes a little bit more than that. You need to know how to do some of the technical aspects of design also. Some of these technical things include:Designing and r…
- Housing and Smart Houses; Energy Self Sufficient Possibilities By Lance Winslow
Housing and smart houses. I believe that we could have avoided this upcoming Natural Gas Shortage by building smarter and more efficient homes. For instance by using small devises which are simple such as using the idea of mini-hydro pumps, reflective energy boosting solar efficiency by 2.5 from a water pond (with 1-2 inches of water covered by a…
- Color Help: Color Imagery for Happy Homes By Jeanette Joy Fisher
Color researchers have estimated that up to 70% of our subconscious reactions to people and environments are based solely on our reactions to color. With that in mind, it’s important that you give special attention to the effects you want to create when choosing the color schemes for the interior spaces in your home.Color is a visual experience t…
- Guide To Fireplace Cleaning By Tyler Casselman
Maintaining your fireplace is one of the most important things you can do. Keeping it clean is absolutely necessary. There is huge safety risk if you don't keep your fireplace in excellent condition.The first thing you need to be aware of is that some animals like to live in your fire place and will try and build a nest in there. This is extremel…
- Building A Pair Of Heavy Duty Saw Horses By Dave Markel
Start out by measuring and cutting all your stock according to the cutting list and set it aside. Take the legs and mark out the tapers. The taper starts 20" up from the bottom. The leg tapers to 3-1/2" at the bottom. Repeat for all the legs and cut out.The legs join the main stretchers at 75°. This cut is best made with a circular saw. Mark your…
- Ease the Burden with a Hand Truck! By Stephanie Tuia
What kind of car can sport just two wheels and extend a foot taller in seconds?Frankly, there is no known ‘car’ with these unusual features but rather a ‘truck’ that will accomplish this task; a hand truck that is.A hand truck is a device that will assist users in carrying heavy objects. A typical hand truck consists of a metal body frame with 2…
- Your Home is Your Symphony By Jeanette Joy Fisher
"Dr. Carl Sagan once wrote, "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." Although Dr. Sagan was commenting on the wonders to be found in the vastness of outer space, there are also incredible design possibilities just waiting to be discovered right in your own home. In fact, your home’s overall design represents a symphony, and the i…
- How To Replace The Rollers On Your Patio Door By Adrian Dunevein
Have you noticed your patio door is getting harder and harder to open? Maybe it's time to change the rollers on the door. They generally last from ten to fifteen years but they do wear out and its a job that a do-it-yourselfer can accomplish with a little advice and some strong arms to get the door out!Sliding patio doors are usually aluminum but…
- 5 Ways to Decide if a Bathroom Remodel Makes Sense By Dan Fritschen
Have you considered remodeling one of the bathrooms in your home? If so, then you’re definitely not alone. In fact, over 60% of the homeowners who visit Remodel or Move have expressed interest in remodeling or adding a bathroom.But just because you want a new or improved bathroom, doesn’t always mean it’s the best idea. There are times when it ma…
- How To Ward Off House Thief By Michele Lum
To most of us, security at home is very important. Ever experienced coming home one night and found your belongings scattered around? Or maybe you heard funny noises while you were sleeping and wondered if it was some thieves in your house? Would you like to worry less and enjoy your home better? Well, besides house alarm or sealing up your house…
- Creating Wall Murals for Children By Steve Valentino
Wall murals are a playful, lively way to decorate a child’s room. You can pay a professional painter to create the mural, or you can do it yourself—maybe with your children. Creating a fun wall mural for a child is not very difficult. It’s an easy and fun project for a beginning crafter.If you want to start simply, you can buy a wall murals kit f…
- Corrugated Roofing Materials Used for Roofing Any Structure By Sara Jenkins
The roof is a very essential element of the house, building or any structure. They provide the shelter and the protection from nature’s elements and factors such as rain, snow, sleet, as well as sunlight. But basically, the roof is like a wall of the house, a panel if you will; only it is placed and located on top of the house or building. Roofs …
- Single hung aluminum window glass repair By John Rocco
Let's talk about repairing broken glass in an aluminum frame single hung window. If it's the lower sash pane that is broken, it must be removed from the inside. You are going to have one of three different mechanisms that hold the lower sash up when you slide it open. If you can't see any mechanisms on the sides, then you have a block and tackle …
- The Advantages of Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings By Peter Emerson
Steel is a remarkable material that has been steadily increasing in popularity for construction. It is 66% recyclable, which offers both environmental and financial benefits, and is especially strong and durable. There are a number of options available for building with steel, and one of the most innovative of those options are pre-engineered st…
- Lighting and Your Emotions (Part One) By Jeanette Joy Fisher
Do you feel unhappy in your home and you don't know why? Maybe you need to let the light shine! Add new light to your rooms for an instant uplift.Lighting affects you more than any other design detail in your home. Your choice of lighting fixtures, light bulbs, and color of light makes a difference in your emotional and physical comfort. Lighting…
- Improving Your Bottom Line Through Vastu By Robin Mastro
The design of your office and home has a great influence on your financial success. If your work or living environments are in harmony with nature they have a positive affect on your prosperity.In nature all five elements (water, fire, earth, air, and space) are in balance. When a home or office is built that balance gets disrupted. Vastu is an …
- A Beginner’s Guide to Buying House Plans By Antigone Arthur
Learn How to Select a House Plan That Will Result in The Home of Your DreamsBuilding a home for most people is one of the most adventurous and time consuming projects a family can invest in during a lifetime. Because of that, it is important that care be taken when buying, selecting and implementing a house plan.Before buying a house plan, you sh…
- Building a Garage Addition to Your Home By Mark Donovan
One of the most rewarding home improvements I made to my house was to build a garage addition. For years I contemplated building a garage addition while I scraped the ice and snow from my cars and waited for them to warm up during the winter months. About 5 years ago I finally made the decision to build a garage onto my home.The first big decisio…
- A Look at Industrial Air Compressors By Steve Valentino
Manufacturers and industry alike depend on the services of industrial air compressors. Most industries that use air compressors use high quality industrial-grade models. These models are different, more powerful and more expensive than ones that are used for lightweight jobs and for regular homeowners.Industrial air compressors can be fueled by e…
- Buying A House With A Basement Apartment? By Gil Strachan
This article is intended for discussion purposes only and not as a code interpretation. For specific articles and conformance, please consult the Ontario Fire Code, Retrofit Section 9.8 of the Ontario Building Code.This article deals with some of the things you should be watching for, if you’re shopping for a home with a self-contained apartment…
- The Perfect Spa and Hot Tub Accessories By Amy-Jo Strutt
Portable spas are becoming increasingly popular these days as people who lead the typical modern stressful lifestyle are realizing the importance of relaxation and rejuvenation. Infrared sauna kits are the first choice for many individuals, as they offer deeper tissue penetration, and a more intense detoxification experience than traditional stea…
- Choosing a Home Construction or Remodeling Contractor By George Stevens
Choosing the right Contractor is the most important aspect of any home construction project. You must take your time and do your research to find a good qualified contractor if you want excellent quality at a fair price. When we built our new home we spent many hours finding the best contractors for each aspect of building our new home. We develo…
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