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Renovation 101: Basic Steps to Laying Ceramic Tile -
Carlo Morelli (2,894)   
Carlo Morelli 
Ceramic tile is revered for its beauty, strength, and its
durability. It is easy to maintain and
looks gorgeous. It can compliment any
style of home décor and can range from simple and basic colors to intricately
grand details.
Choose Your Tile
The first step to... ( added 3 years 138 days ago.) |
Preventing Common Computer Problems -
Patty - The Computer Lady (24) 
Patty - The Computer Lady 
90% of your computer problems can be prevented by a good maintenance program. Computers, like any other machine, need to be maintained on a regular basis, which prevents many common problems, and, in return, prevents frustration, saves you time, money, and prolongs the life of your computer.
... ( added 3 years 142 days ago.) |
Kitchen Countertop Materials: Comparison Shopping for your Renovation Project -
Carlo Morelli (2,894)
Carlo Morelli
I was helping my daughter having her kitchen remodelled recently. She was having problems trying to decide on a new countertop material. Walking through the counters area in Home Depot gave her a few ideas, but she was still undecided when the time came to choose a month later. I decided to write... ( added 3 years 143 days ago.) |
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How to Clean a De-Humidifier like a Pro -
Donald Grummett (16,361)   
The de-humidifier is a niche product. Its only job is to remove moisture from air to alleviate the problems of mould and mildew. It is very similar in operation to a window air conditioner.
A dehumidifier though will add heat to the room, while an air conditioner will remove heat.
The... ( added 3 years 144 days ago.) |
6 Top Reasons why Air Conditioners Leak Water -
Donald Grummett (16,361)
An air conditioners primary job is to remove moisture from the room to give us a feeling of comfort. During this process they create a lot of water. How much, is dependent upon humidity in the air, size of the air conditioner, its operating efficiency, and whether it was properly installed.
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Fixing a Broken Dual Pane Window -
johnr (19,850)
For the past few weeks, I have been explaining how to repair a broken window pane in your home. But, what if you have dual pane windows? Is the process the same? Well, pretty much, except for a couple of variations. So, let's review the single pane repair process, and I will point out the... ( added 3 years 151 days ago.) |
Keeping Moisture Out Of Your House -
Todd Lange (1,395)
by Peter Valentine There are several problems that water leakage can cause for you and your home. First, water leakage can cause the growth of fungi, mildew, and molds in your home. This can weaken your walls and cause bigger cracks, thus, increasing the possibility of vermin and rodent... ( added 3 years 154 days ago.) |
Repairing Rolled Roofing Yourself? -
Steven Briesemeister (8,159) 
Steven Briesemeister
Working on your roof, including repairing rolled roofing, can be a dangerous job. Before getting started, make sure that your ladder is strong and secured. Remember to avoid working on the roof if it is raining or wet, as this can be extremely dangerous. With the presence of water, the roof... ( added 3 years 155 days ago.) |
How to Install a Ceramic Tile Backsplash -
Carlo Morelli (2,894)
Carlo Morelli
You would like to give your kitchen a new look but you don’t want to spend a lot of time and money. A great option for you is to install a ceramic tile backsplash. Since there are such a large variety of tiles, you can find the pattern that best suits the updated style of your kitchen.
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Kitchen Remodelling: Seven Tips for DIY Kitchen Makeovers -
Carlo Morelli (2,894)
Carlo Morelli
Remodeling your kitchen or thinking of selling you house and looking for ways to update the kitchen? Check out these quick and easy tips.
1. Log onto sites like ebay.com. You can find 10% and 20% off Home Depot coupons. Buy as many as you need, but check the seller’s feedback first.
2. If... ( added 3 years 156 days ago.) |
Why You Should Avoid Fiberglass Drywall Tape Like The Plague! -
Edwin Brown (1,697)
Fiberglass drywall tape is popular for drywall work and plaster repair.
But there are big problems with it. One professional's opinion.
The truth is, fiberglass tape has its place, but - please! not on your drywall
seams.
Yes, my view of this is controversial. And I have my... ( added 3 years 159 days ago.) |
How To Wire a 3-Way Light Switch -
 - Larry Angell (2,570) 
Larry Angell 
The easiest way for three-way switches is to place the light between the two switches. You have to look closely at the electrical wiring diagram to understand how it is done.
The cable should be 12.2 Romex right up to the first switch, then run 12.3 Romex to the light and then on to the... ( added 3 years 163 days ago.) |
Make Clothes Dryer more Efficient by Recycling the Heat -
Donald Grummett (16,361)
As the cost of electricity continues to skyrocket consumers are looking for new ideas to help get the most value out of their appliances. This includes the electric clothes dryer. Although consumption cannot be lowered there is a device to take... ( added 3 years 175 days ago.) |
Spring Organizing For Your Garage -
Jan Hayner (4,578) 
Jan Hayner
Yes, this is the time of year to get all of the dust out of the garage and clean up the mess you made all winter long.
Get organized for spring chores, get all of the tools and equipment ready and hunt down all of the lost winter fix-it tools.
Plan of Attack Set aside 2 consecutive... ( added 3 years 176 days ago.) |
Aluminum Sliding Glass Door Removal -
johnr (19,850)
Last week I explained how to measure your existing sliding glass door so you can order the vinyl replacement door. This week I am going to go over the steps required to remove the old sliding door before installing the new door.
First, you have to remove the sliding panel and the stationary... ( added 3 years 208 days ago.) |
Invasion of the Mold Spores -
Tim Clark (68)
Mold spores. They almost sound like alien invaders from a 1950’s sci-fi movie --“Attack of the Killer Mold Spores!" But that description may not be too far off the mark. Mold is dangerous. It can be more prevalent and can cause more health problems than termites, carbon monoxide, asbestos, or... ( added 3 years 213 days ago.) |
Granite Tile: Stone Cold Beauty -
Rob Jones (449) 
Rob Jones
Learn about where granite comes from, some key characteristics of granite, how granite is processed at the quarry for use as tile flooring and countertops, popular uses of granite tile, caring for granite tile, granite tile flooring and countertops do’s and don’ts.
Granite is a... ( added 3 years 224 days ago.) |
Firm Footing: Slate Tile Flooring -
Rob Jones (449)
Rob Jones
Learn about where slate comes from and why it is a reliable flooring material, how slate tile is processed, the advantages of color variation in slate tile flooring, why a “dry run” is important before you install slate tile flooring, and what “split-faced” slate tile is and why it adds even more... ( added 3 years 225 days ago.) |
Engineered Hardwood Flooring: Reliable Floors to the Core -
Rob Jones (449)
Rob Jones
Learn about what engineered hardwood flooring is, what engineered hardwood floors are made of, the best uses of an engineered hardwood floor, why engineered hardwood flooring can be the best choice over radiant heat and in basements, engineered hardwood do’s and don’t’s.
Many people... ( added 3 years 225 days ago.) |
Picture Perfect Floors: A Guide to Laminate Flooring -
Rob Jones (449)
Rob Jones
Laminate flooring is becoming more and more popular today in North America and all over the world, although it started as a European innovation. For households and offices which require a low maintenance flooring solution, laminate flooring has been known to be an effective choice for its... ( added 3 years 225 days ago.) |
The Best Underlayment In the Bathroom Is Cement Fiber Panels -
Steven Pollack (1,219) 
Steven Pollack
The Best Underlayment In The Bathroom Is Cement Fiber Panels
Whether you’re planning on remodeling an existing bathroom or adding a completely new one, you will probably be doing some kind of ceramic tile work. While laying tile in a bathroom (or any room for that matter) looks intimidating at... ( added 3 years 266 days ago.) |
Landscaping Ideas With Rock -
James McDonald (6,523)
If your yard is suffering from boredom as it looks pretty much like any
other lawn in your neighborhood, consider some landscaping ideas with
rock to change things up. Your landscape is the first thing people see
when they venture to your house so try to use some creativity to leave
a lasting... ( added 3 years 280 days ago.) |
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Remodeling Your Laundry Room | Simple Ideas -
James McDonald (6,523)
If you are pondering remodeling your laundry room, then you can join
the many people around the world who realize this part of your home no
longer needs to be neglected. There is definitely a trend towards
improving the look of every room in your home, including those that
were previously... ( added 3 years 280 days ago.) |
Easy Invention Ideas -
Steve Gillman (10,762)
Easy invention ideas? Why easy? Sometimes it's just too intimidating to think about building a new type of car, television, or other complicated invention. So these are ideas for garage or basement tinkerers. Coming up with a prototype for most of these will cost no more than the money in your... ( added 3 years 290 days ago.) |
How To Remove Linoleum | Some Easy Guidelines -
James McDonald (6,523)
If you are considering remodeling your home and want to know how to
remove linoleum, here are some fairly simple steps to follow. One thing
you need to consider though is that it can be difficult work, depending
on several factors. Should the linoleum be old, the adhesive may not
budge easily... ( added 3 years 293 days ago.) |
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