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Cleaning a Dryer Vent

Dave — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:28:13 -0600

Tools Needed flathead screw driver shop vac gloves After a while of using a cloths dryer, vents and the ducts that leads out side to vent the dryers exhaust can get lint build up in them. This can be a fire hazard and can cause loss of efficiency in the dryer. A good cleaning of your dryer [...]

[Video]Circular Saw Depth Gage

admin — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:18:05 -0600

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[Video]How to Lay Out a Wall Addition in your Garage

admin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:05:16 -0600

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Easy Way to Weather Proof Your Home

admin — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:21:30 -0500

Now that Winter is on its way its time to board up the house and hibernate for the winter. With in increase in energy cost and the horrible economy there is some thing that you can do to help in these trying times to help save some money. It is a fact that most heat lose [...]

How To Fix A Screen

admin — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:56:40 -0500

When screens on window and door are torn, they allow pests into your home when they are left open. When they’re sagging or rusty, they look terrible and darken rooms. Fortunately, most screens are easy to remove and replace. Most the fames these days are metal and the screen are fiberglass, or vinyl. 1. [...]

Asbestos Risk: Do You Have Asbestos in Your Home?

Dave — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:25:34 -0500

If your home was constructed before the 1970s, it may contain asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral made up of long, spindly fibers that are strong and flexible. Asbestos fibers are also very heat and flame resistant, so until the potential health effects were accepted, asbestos was used widely in a range of products, particularly those [...]

Homemade Windmill Instructions

Dave — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:22:36 -0500

While others are looking for ways to cut energy , you could be enjoying more money in your pocket. Not only can a homemade windmill save you money, it can save the environment as well. Putting a homemade windmill to use for your home is thought of as expensive but saves more money in [...]

How to Replace a Light Fixture

Dave — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:08:32 -0500

**Safety First: Always shut off circuit in the area you are working on. Test to see if the Light fixture is still not live by flipping the switch on/off. If you are unsure of your safety at any time, consult with your local professional. Now that the circuit is completely turned off, you can safely work. Few [...]

Quick DIY Home Improvements to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:13:27 -0500

There are certain projects that you can attack yourself, that’ll stand to improve the value of your home and won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Start with a budget that you can afford and then take a look at these DIY home improvement projects- and decide your path toward improving the resale [...]

Decking Materials

Dave — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:35:17 -0500

Wood are the most traditional type of deck. Wood gives you unlimited design options and can be painted or stained to match your home. Because of its exposure to moisture, most wood used for decks is pressure-treated which helps prevent decay and termite damage. Wood decks require yearly maintenance. Composite Decks Composite decking consists of synthetic [...]