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Do-It-Yourself – The frequent use of water in the bathroom makes it extremely vulnerable for moist accumulation and potential water damage. By inspecting it regularly, you can reduce water related damages..
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Voted for on July 04, 2008 02:15pm
Do-It-Yourself – This time last year, families were getting ready for their summer vacations. This year, more and more families are foregoing their annual vacation and putting their money into projects that will enhance the year round enjoyment of their homes. The phrase "don't move, improve" has even more meaning, today, as we face tough economic times..
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Voted for on July 03, 2008 12:23pm
Do-It-Yourself – Upgrading your home can be a smart investment, especially in today's housing slump. The kitchen and bath are the most essential rooms in your home. You want these spaces to be comfortable and welcoming while reflecting your lifestyle and personality. And these rooms typically deliver the best return on a remodeling investment...
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Voted for on July 02, 2008 12:51pm
Do-It-Yourself – Even with the average national value of a home dropping, home ownership is still produces the most return on your investment- with the national average appreciation on a house being somewhere between 5-6% annually. Maintaining your house is the easiest way to retain that value, but there are also some simple ways to enhance the value of your home t
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Voted for on July 01, 2008 01:37pm
Do-It-Yourself – There are so many people that like ultra-modern things and as such want a kitchen that fits in with this preference. Unfortunately, it's not always that straightforward and bad decisions often mean the end result isn't what they had hoped for. Here's a quick guide to modern kitchen design to help get things moving in the right direction....
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Voted for on June 30, 2008 02:55pm
Do-It-Yourself – Faced with mounting scientific evidence that climate change threatens the health of our planet, homeowners are compelled to ask how they can make a difference. Green remodeling practices have become more popular as homeowners cope with ever-increasing energy costs, health concerns and diminishing natural resources.
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Voted for on June 29, 2008 01:50pm
Do-It-Yourself – Now that summer is here, you're likely to be the envy of the entire neighborhood. In today's economy where gas prices are high and budgets are tight, you and your family are splashing around daily and having lots of fun in your backyard pool. But are you taking full advantage of all it has to offer?....
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Voted for on June 28, 2008 01:45pm
Do-It-Yourself – Homeowners across the country are taking curb appeal to the next level; millions of dollars each year are spent on exterior spaces and 'designer' driveways have become the latest home accessory. Whether completing the final touches surrounding a sprawling McMansion or upgrading a cracked slab of concrete on your first home, this type of landscape a
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Voted for on June 27, 2008 12:55pm
Do No Evil – With the growing popularity of green building practices, more companies are incorporating environmental and sustainability policies. These are all positive steps toward reducing the impact of global warming and caring for our earth. But what do you really know about a product you buy that is labeled green? Is it really environmentally friendly, or
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Voted for on June 26, 2008 12:53pm
Do-It-Yourself – As every homeowner knows, the houses we live in are in constant need of repair. It seems like there's always a squeaky door or dripping faucet crying out for attention. But there's one important part of your house that may go unnoticed, yet it's responsible for protecting everything you own. It's your roof -- and it may be showing signs of failure.
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Voted for on June 25, 2008 12:52pm
Health & Fitness – A new generation of weight-conscious, health-conscious and fun-conscious homeowners are discovering the fitness benefits of swimming in a professional quality lap pool.. year round..right at home. If a pool is on your of list home upgrades and you are looking for energy efficiency, Pennsylvania manufacturer, Endless Pools, Inc., sells a range of po
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Voted for on June 24, 2008 12:59pm
Do-It-Yourself – If your house or any part of your property experiences foundation failure, it is not a job you want to correct yourself. In order to do this properly you would have to be extensively trained and have a fast knowledge on the subject. This is not your everyday fixer upper project. Chances are to get the job done...
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Voted for on June 23, 2008 12:44pm
Do-It-Yourself – Tune in to your average home improvement show and you may get the idea that anyone can do demolition. Think again. Virtually every home remodeling project begins with demolition. Homeowners who do their own demo can save big bucks, especially on projects where professionals will finish the construction part of the job. But poorly executed demoliti
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Voted for on June 22, 2008 02:04pm
Do-It-Yourself – Since Oprah announced on her TV show that "wallpaper is back" and Time Magazine called wallpaper "hip" and the "latest passion" of interior designers, the plain painted wall seems a bit boring. If you haven't given your walls much thought since last agonizing over paint chips, now is the time to consider today's new
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Voted for on June 21, 2008 02:23pm
Do-It-Yourself – Why is basement floor waterproofing so often overlooked, when if it was done when the basement was built, there would be fewer problems with seepage and flooding? Basements are often thought of as just places for storage that have concrete floors and walls where you can store old toys, tools and other stuff. Now, people realize the potential of thi
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Voted for on June 20, 2008 01:03pm