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Preventing or fixing frozen water pipes
Updated: This article was originally posted in early 2010 after the Alabama Department of Health issued the following warning via press release: Prolonged period of cold weather ahead prompts warnings...
View ArticleGoing Green – While Cleaning
I don’t know about you, but underneath our kitchen sink, my bathroom sink (my wife’s vanity is to full) and in the laundry area we have a ton of cleaning supplies. While these items’ making cleaning up...
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Going Green – While Cleaning Part Deux
In our last article on Green Cleaning materials, we provided some options that we have either used, use, or know of others using successfully with good results. Well like everything else in life, one...
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Designing your Dream Kitchen – One common mistake you can easily avoid
Wow, what in the world is that? Well, before we get to that, I would like to first thank Bill Conley from Northwest Kitchen & Bath in Tacoma Washington for allowing us to repost these pictures....
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25 Conservation Tips & Tricks
In our last article, “Energy Efficiency vs. Conservation – what is the real issue?” we covered plenty of the issues that involve your actual house while it is being worked on. While we have also had...
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Money Saving Tips & Tricks – Your Vehicle, Part 1
Even before all of the issues started in the Middle East, we knew gas prices were going to be heading up to $4 to $5 range this summer. With the onset of the issues in Egypt & Libya, we have...
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Jettisoning them bad driving habits
As a reminder, in last week’s on Money Saving Tips & Tricks – Your Vehicle article we covered items directly related to the vehicle (tracking your mileage, your tires, nitrogen, fuel , additives,...
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Let’s Blog Off – Thumbtacks & Hanging Items on Walls
Ahhh, the lowly thumbtack and how I loathe thee… Antique plaster, solid wood, faux finished, paneled & perfectly finished drywall just pock marked with hundreds of little holes where posters,...
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How to install a door in 5 minutes
I have tried so many different methods & techniques for installing doors, it really isn’t funny. A couple of years ago, I saw a product called EZ-Hang come on the market, and my first thought was,...
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Stairs & the Dreaded Stair Stringer: Codes & Tips
In all my years in the building industry, the two biggest items that I see most people stumble with is math and stairs –generally you either you get it or you don’t. In a way it is funny listening to...
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BS4D: 10 simple rules to remember
Whether you are tradesmen, builder, architect, designer, or… there are a few simple rules that if you remember & apply will help keep you out of trouble not only now, but well into the future… Hot...
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3 Simple Do-It-Yourself Appliance Repairs
Appliance repair technicians do not know the exact details of every appliance they work on. They know the fundamentals and refer to the manufacturers manuals. While appliance repairs can be expensive,...
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7 Steps to temporarily patch your roof with a tarp
When ones roof is damaged it is only natural to want to stop any water from getting inside, which also happens to be one of your insurance company’s primary concerns. While it may take weeks or even...
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Kicking your Outdoor Patio up a Notch
With the beautiful summer weather slowly making its exit, you’re probably nearing the end of your outdoor patio party season. Whether you’re still hosting parties or want to get a leg up on next...
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Home Maintenance Packages or DIY?
One of the most dreaded items for Homeowners is dealing with all the Maintenance tasks aka chores that need to be done around the house. Lets be honest, it is easy to let them slide as even I do it...
View ArticleInstalling an Interior Barn Door – Lessons Learned
It seems one of the biggest trends lately is installing a “barn door” inside to either add a decorative element, add some privacy, or in our case cut down on noise. We recently removed a pocket door...
View ArticleCreating a Box Beam Work Bench / Desk Top
One of the lessons we quickly learned was when one builds a work bench, if you don’t want issues with sagging it is best to utilize a box beam (aka torsion box) type design. While I didn’t have a work...
View ArticleQuick Maintenance Tip – Faucet Aerators
An aerator is most commonly attached to a faucet to not only catch particulates in the water (no one likes sand in their water glass) but more importantly creating a non-splashing stream of water which...
View ArticlePumpkin Pancakes & Keeping Apples Fresh Year Round
Fall is definitely in the air, as one can tell with all the Christmas stuff going up in the stores (shoot, I remember when it went up just a day or two before Thanksgiving). One of the nice things...
View ArticleChild / Pet Proofing your Home – Tips & Tricks
Believe it or not, Matthew just turned one & when he gets moving watch out. One of the more interesting aspects is looking at all the information out there on topics like kid proofing a home. We...
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