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One need not be a trained, master plumber with fully stocked supply shed in order to be prepared for some of the basic eventualities. Plumbing repairs happen. Having proper supplies on hand can save money and grief in the long run. Photo Credit In addition to the top safety supplies one should have at home, [...]
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Many state and local governments have passed laws in recent years requiring a bare minimum of in-home safety items. Smoke detectors, ground fault interrupters on electrical outlets near sinks or other water sources, etc. While important, these types of requirements are the absolute, bare minimum of in home safety supplies that home owners should consider. [...]
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At Good Millwork, we make some beautiful tongue and groove floors out of woods such as mahogany and deadhead sinker cypress. These floors do not stay beautiful for long, however, if they are not cared for. Care is not difficult, but does require some routine maintenance. Dust and excessive moisture are the primary enemies of [...]
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“Never paint your house again” the ads scream. They tell you that if you put vinyl siding on your house you will never have to paint it again. Sounds good, but wood is better. Here are some reasons why. Deadhead sinker cypress is rot resistant, strong, and develops a nice patina as it ages. Wood [...]
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Image Credit One of the best rules of frugal living is to avoid paying for anything that you could make yourself. As the economy has caused us all to tighten our belts, more and more people are taking this lesson to heart and going DIY in as many ways as possible. DIY home improvement project [...]
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Flipping a house, or renovating your home to increase its value before selling, can be tricky. Many improvements don’t increase the selling price for as much as they cost to do, so unless you can do a lot of the work yourself, you may actually be losing money. This isn’t true for all home improvements, [...]
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The New Year is all about improvement and resolution. Millions of people pledge to eat healthier, exercise more, work less and be happier. Of course there are also more specific resolutions made depending on the person’s own personal goal, but what about your house? Image Credit Sure, it can’t make resolutions, but maybe you’re hoping [...]
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Image Credit As the weather turns colder and the days get shorter, most people lament the loss of their gardens. It’s possible, however, to grow indoor winter gardens that are just as lush and lovely. The trick is to understand how the needs of your plants change when they are brought indoors. The easiest plants [...]
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Wintertime preparation can wreak havoc on even the most prepared households. Driveways need shoveling, windows need insulating, sidewalks need salting and whole hosts of other tasks must be performed to prepare your house and your property to be ready for the wintertime. The best thing to do is of course, start early and remain prepared. [...]
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With winter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make sure that you are well prepared for the colder months, especially if you live in an area that gets a lot of snow and below zero temperatures. Last year’s winter clothes are checked and extra hats and mittens are purchased. But what [...]
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