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No.1921
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What's Trending in Sustainable and Green Construction?
The most innovative construction ideas you’ll find this spring really aren’t that new at all. They’ve been around for some time, but are just now becoming favorites among the DIY crowd. These trending products, ideas and materials are both sustainable and energy efficient, enabling home and business owners to reduce utility and maintenance costs throughout the life of their buildings. Below are several trending products that are quickly on ...
No.1922
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How to Perform an Energy Checkup on Your Home
Have you ever received an electric bill that made you wonder where on earth all that electricity (and money) is going? You're not alone -- most of us have the same issue. However, there's a lot you can control with this type of problem. The first step is by performing a home energy checkup.
No.1923
3
Annuities: Yay or Nay?
Annuities are basically nifty instruments that provide you with a steady stream of income until you pass away. Simple? Let me stop you right there. The subject of annuities in its entirety is far more than that. There are various types, and payouts are affected by a myriad of externalities such as interest rates, age of annuitant etc. Before I bore you to death, let's answer the fundamental question: Should you consider annuities as a v...
No.1924
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No.1926
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How to Use Your Indoor Vermi-Composter
Have your kids ever asked for an ant farm? Get an indoor vermicomposter instead and turn your kitchen scraps into rich compost. Teach your kids all about biological life cycles and organic living with this fun family or classroom project!Vermicomposters are small indoor compost bins that use live worms to turn kitchen scraps into your own healthy plant food. The worm castings, or vermicompost, is extremely rich in helpful microbes an...
No.1927
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How to Train Vines on a Fence
Vines are a beautiful addition to any outside décor, but how do they know which way to grow? Training vines to follow a fence, wall, or grow up a trellis takes time and some serious know-how. With regular care and maintenance, your vines will grow exactly where you want them, providing extra privacy, camouflage, or decoration for your outdoor landscape.
No.1928
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6 Reasons to Grow Vertical
Vertical gardening as an innovative method of urban greening may be just a few decades old, but vertical gardens have been part of human culture for millennia as is evident from the ancient gardens of the Mediterranean. Ivy-covered cottages and trellises with climbing roses and sweet peas are more recent examples of vertical gardening.
No.1929
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How to Build a Living Fence
Back in the good ol' days, when your neighbors were also your friends, people didn’t wall their property in with wood privacy fences, chain link fences, or cinder block fortress-like partitions. What they did do was put in a simple open fence with shrubs and flowers, or even a low hedge along the fence that made conversation with the people next door as simple as walking up to the property lines and chatting away. I have built enough sp...
No.1930
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How to Choose the Right Fence
Need a new fence for your yard or patio? Whether you crave more privacy in your outdoor space; need to block chilly wind, mask a street view or secure your pool; or keep your dogs in (or deer out), we’ve got you covered. Here’s the need-to-know info on choosing the right fence based on space and needs.
No.1932
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7 Must-Know Tips for Using Your Generator Safely
Power generators can be a lifeline for you and your family in the event you experience a blackout. Properly maintaining your generator is vital to ensuring that it works when you need it. Improper usage of a generator can lead to it malfunctioning or worse, causing a fire and putting your family in danger. By following some simple steps, your generator should be able to provide you with the safety and power security you need during a power ...
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No.1935
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Steps to Eliminate Pests in Your Crawl Space
Having pests in the crawl space of your home can lead to serious problems. Some of these issues can include damage to your home, infestation, and illness. No matter what the pest is, the answer is still the same: get rid of it.There are many ways to exterminate tiresome pests. The method you choose is determined by the type of pest, the most common of which are mice and other rodents. This article will show you how to identify the pe...
No.1936
3
Upcycle Pallets Into a Wood Floor
One consequence of working in shipping and receiving for a number of years was the shock I felt upon seeing the number of quality wood pallets that were simply destroyed after their initial use. I always imagined that there would be many ways to put that wood to good use. Well, there are. Let’s talk about just one.If you have a bunch of wooden pallets and wonder how you can best upcycle the boards, how about laying down a wood floor?...
No.1937
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Minimalist Bathroom Ideas
Are you looking for a fresh perspective on bathrooms? The artists and architects who first created the minimalist style were concerned with a variety of ethical and aesthetic ideas, but you don't need a degree in philosophy to appreciate the elegance of minimalist design. The elements are a lack of ornamentation, emphasis on geometric forms, and the use of industrial materials and fabrication methods.Minimalism isn't for ever...
No.1938
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How to Host a Dinner Party Without a Dining Room
It’s a lot easier to host a big dinner party when you have a dining room, sure - but you can still have guests over even without the extra space. Roll up your sleeves, and get ready to DIY your way to a perfect dinner party even if you haven’t got an easy place to put all of your guests.Everyone would like to have a dining room with a long table and matching chairs for everybody, but most people don’t. Instead of waiting to throw tha...
No.1939
3
How to Remove Carpet
Chances are you are already spending hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dollars if you are replacing carpet or installing new flooring. In order to save some money, you can remove the old carpet yourself before the installers arrive. This saves both time and money and is easier to do than you might think.
No.1940
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Discover Flooring You Can Afford for Every Room
Though the floor is beneath your feet, it always catches the eye. It’s the anchor to every room and the focal point of the home. So stop living with flooring that you don’t like. Discover flooring you can afford for every room of the home, and DIY your way to an eye-catching new design.