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How to Grow Plants in Garden Planters
by Guest Post on Dec 13, 2011
Garden planters allow you to enjoy plants in areas where a traditional garden is awkward or impossible. In my tiny backyard, I grow nearly everything in containers, at least while the plant and I are deciding whether we like each other. Continue reading →
How to Install a Programmable Thermostat
by Guest Post on Dec 13, 2011
With utility bills constantly on the rise, it is often up to homeowners to take matters into their own hands to help control costs. One of the easiest ways to help conserve energy and make your home a more comfortable place is to replace your old rotary thermostat with a programmable digital thermostat. Continue reading →
Transform Your House with New Flooring
by Guest Post on Dec 13, 2011
When you look around your home and it looks tired and out of date, can you see where the problem lies? Often, it’s not the colour on the walls, or the furniture in your home that needs updating. True, you may have recliners that look a little worn round the edges and your sofa might be sagging a bit, but they don’t really make the house look bad. Continue reading →
DIY Garage Door Opener Repair
by Guest Post on Dec 12, 2011
Garage Door Won’t Open or Close? Garage Door Gets Stuck? Garage Door Opens and Closes on Its Own? Garage door opener repair is not beyond your grasp, as long as you know how to plug things in and lubricate them. Continue reading →
Additional Maintenance Necessary for Tile Roofs
by Guest Post on Dec 12, 2011
When you have your tile roof cleaned you may want to consider taking some extra steps which can prevent a very tragic outcome. Often times moss, dirt, pine needles, or whatever else it may be, start to build up underneath the tiles along the walls and in the valleys. Continue reading →
Electric Fireplace Inserts
by Monika on Dec 12, 2011
Electric fireplaces are the modern counterpart of the traditional wood burning fireplaces. They come with a small heater that generates up to 5000 BTUs of heat. The flickering lights give an illusion of flames. The size of these flames is adjustable. However, some of the warmth might escape through the chimney and the room does not get heated properly. Continue reading →
Better to Prepare for Pest than to Repair
by Guest Post on Dec 5, 2011
Owning a house is a life-changing and sometimes challenging endeavor. The continual maintenance and upkeep required to keep a house in good condition are essential in protecting your investment in your home. Continue reading →
Installing a Water Saving Shower Head
by Guest Post on Dec 3, 2011
Water conservation is becoming a major issue, particularly in drought-affected areas. Many cities are urging residents to water lawns less frequently and install plumbing in their homes that reduce the amount of water used for certain tasks. Continue reading →
Sanding Wooden Floors
by Magdalena Ehnes on Nov 30, 2011
One of the messiest jobs in decorating is sanding a wooden floor. The process may be messy, but the end results are worth all the hard work. Follow these steps to transform your wooden floors. Sanding will create more dust than you can imagine and it will get into every nook and cranny. Continue reading →
Woodburning and Multifuel Stove Installation FAQ’s
by Guest Post on Nov 27, 2011
There are some important factors to consider before the installation of a woodburning and multifuel stove. What do I do first if I plan to fit a new stove? What Size Stove Do I Need To Heat My Room? What are the local guidelines? Continue reading →
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