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Don't Power Wash Brick and Stonework

Published by Millennial1 on April 28, 2007 - 3:01am
Brick and Stone Work
After installing brick, many masonry contractors will insist on washing it with a mild solution. Washing the brick is not a bad idea, but DO NOT LET THEM POWER/PRESSURE WASH IT.
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Selecting Paint Colors to Sell or Rent your Home

Published by Millennial1 on April 11, 2008 - 1:05am
Paints, Choosing Colors

Painting your home is one the most inexpensive ways to transform your interior and exterior spaces. This is especially important if you are on a budget and planning to sell or rent your home right away or in the next 2 to 3 years.

Staging your home for sale or rent
When selecting a paint color, keep in mind that most buyers and renters are focused on three things when they look purchase or rent a home:

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16 Apr

Create your own Wallpaper

Published by Millennial1
Choosing Colors

If you are designing a medium to large space, it's a nightmare trying to find art or a wall decor that is tasteful and sets the mood of the space. That mood could include your own personality or something that you see every day like your children, a far away place in the big city or country side.

Art in everyday life

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Remodelling Your Home- Reducing the Cost of Appliances

Published by Rachael Miller on August 19, 2010 - 11:08am
Kitchens

When you remodel your home, you're likely to change the whole structure of some rooms, like the kitchen. You might find that your white goods simply do not fit into your new design, so will not only be lumbered with the expense of remodelling but also the expense of having to buy new appliances. Fridges, washing machines, dishwashers and tumble dryers can be very expensive, but this guide from Money Supermarket will give you a few hints and tips on how to save on these expensive purchases.

Use a Comparison Tool

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Benefits of Treated Timber Fencing over Untreated Hardwood

Published by Stuart Adams on November 23, 2010 - 6:26pm
Exteriors

When it comes to timber fencing, people usually have very strong preferences and opinions. One of the most common areas of argument is about the relative merits of treated timber fencing and untreated hardwood. It's a difficult debate, particularly when you're dealing with a dedicated hardwood fan, but in practice treated timber fencing is the better option.

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06 Dec

Education is Going Digital- are books greener

Published by harpermac11
Going Green, Computers & Electronics

Over the past few years, the Internet has morphed into a global town square: commerce, entertainment and business have moved into the digital world. And now that smartphones and tablets like the iPad and Kindle Fire have become popular, mobile computing has made it possible to store large amounts of data into small, portable devices.

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29 Jan

Extreme Green Flooring Tips and Tricks

Published by Alex Wayne
Floors, Going Green

If you’re a homeowner who strives to keep unnecessary toxins out of your home, you should strongly consider avoiding ready-made flooring and looking for sustainable, recycled materials that can be made into beautiful, durable “green” floors.

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Ambient Devices help reduce electricity and natural gas consumption- Part 1

Published by Millennial1 on October 26, 2007 - 12:07am
Conservation, Electricity, Natural Gas, Energy
Color conveys a great deal of information to us everyday. It can even provide enough information to tell us when it pays to conserve energy. The newspaper accounts and rumors are all true. Some utilities will actually pay you to conserve electricity and natural gas. However, you have to enroll in their Demand Response and Advanced Metering programs. But what can you do if your utility doesn't have a program or is no longer accepting people?
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Laundry Sinks don't have to be ugly anymore

Published by Millennial1 on June 22, 2007 - 4:26pm
Kitchens

Many years ago, laundry sinks were primarily used to capture washing machine or air conditioner waste water and provide hot and cold water to washing machines. You seldom ever thought of doing laundry in them.
Typical laundry or utility sink Now with washing machine wall bibs (see it just to the left of the wall vent), there is really no need for the typical laundry or utility sink if you don't really want one.

Our basement kitchen/laundry room

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Granite Countertops for Your Kitchen

Published by Millennial1 on March 5, 2007 - 10:25pm
Kitchens, Choosing Colors

No two stones or slabs are alike, although the marble and granite companies will tell you they are from the same block. Here’s some tips on how to select the right stones and to avoid stones that may not be right for your kitchen.

If you are doing a standard kitchen, you will need from two to three granite slabs. You can confirm this by visiting a granite fabricator who will cut and install your granite after you have selected it. Based on the kitchen plan and the stone you choose, the fabricator can provide you pricing and the number of slabs you will need.

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Marble and Granite Countertops for Bathroom Vanities

Published by Millennial1 on May 9, 2007 - 11:51pm
Bathrooms

Discounted prices of marble and granite countertops can be found from fabricators who have surplus stones. These are the left overs that are from fabricating kitchen countertops. These material can easily serve as countertops for most bathroom vanities.

Marble countertops are ok for bathrooms

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Selecting Kitchen Cabinetry- what to look for

Published by Millennial1 on August 24, 2007 - 1:32am
Cabinetry, Kitchens

Kitchen cabinetry can take up a major part of the kitchen remodeling budget. Appliances are not far behind. So it makes sense to consider what cabinetry will add to your kitchen and overall space.

How much to spend on cabinetry?

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Sinks for extremely small Powder Rooms

Published by Millennial1 on April 30, 2008 - 7:29pm
Bathrooms

Small, versatile sinks are a must for very small powder rooms. We show you several sinks that maximize these small spaces and pass the test with flying colors. They also make quite a statement.

Many home owners try to make a statement in their powder room with bold colors, expensive vessel sinks and faucets, etc. This relatively straight forward with most powder rooms (Usually they are 4 to 5 feet long and 36-37 inches long).

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Small kitchens for less than $3,000

Published by Millennial1 on January 14, 2009 - 3:39pm
Kitchens

If you have a small galley kitchen that is typical of condominium or studio, you may be able to remodel it for less than $3,000. You can do this by only buying in-stock kitchen cabinets and countertops available at most home improvement stores. You'll have to use free kitchen planning software and recruit friends and family to help out.

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Solving Glare Problems with TV Placement

Published by Stuart Adams on January 12, 2011 - 9:48am
Computers & Electronics

In our homes, we position mirrors where we want them. That is why it is so irritating to cheerfully sit down in front of a quality LCD TV only to view reflection and glare. You anticipate a great night’s viewing but instead see only yourself and the room around you! Glare and reflection while viewing can be particularly annoying when it causes the viewer to sit in an awkward position or put up with eye strain.

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