Category : Do It Yourself : Home & Garden

Sanding - The Woodturner's Friend and Enemy

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Once a piece of wood has made it around and around the lathe, it is time to sand it before the finish goes on. Sanding is one of those things that wood turners assume someone must like to do, but not them. Still it is something that we all go through so it should be made as safe as possible.

10 Beneficial Bugs that Provide Green Pest Control

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Your local pest control company probably has several insect valentines. Being enamored with an insect might strike you as odd. If you're not current with the residential pest control scene, you may see all bugs ...

Replacing Broken or Out Of Date Wall Lights

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If you are moving into an older home you may find that many of the wall lights look fairly outdated, which can really detract from any other improvements you make. Changing wall lights is fairly ...

Building Your Own Energy from the Phone System Is Easy and Economic

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You can try a better solution: getting energy from the phone line. Through your phone lines runs power each and every day. This is used for sustaining the conversations but also for running the teleph

Mold Issues in San Diego

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This article will describe what you need to know about mold. Giving you the tools and knowledge about ways to remediate and keep your home safe. Always consult a professional in the appropriate trade.

Top Trends for 2012 Eco-Friendly Home

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Best eco home trends for 2012. Ways to make your home greener in 2012.

Woodturning Basics - Getting the Tools Sharp

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After the lathe is bought and the tools are purchased, there are the basics of woodturning to learn. One of the first is sharpening the tools. This is not hard to accomplish with the right approach.

Product Review of Drano Max Gel

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This is an unbiased and unsolicited product review of Drano Max Gel. My shower drain clogged up on me all of a sudden with no warning or previous slow draining; the water just stood there ...

Build A Backyard Shed- Not just any old shed

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Discover The Easiest Way To BuildBeautiful Sheds... With 12,000 Shed Plans & Woodworking Patterns ...

Installing Solar Panels at Home

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Are you interested in solar energy for your home? Are you wondering what you need to know before you install solar panels? There are several important points to consider when looking into investing in solar ...

Winterizing Your Irrigation System

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Every year, before the first freeze in states such has Colorado the ritual of “blowing out” your sprinkler system becomes a priority. If left and freezing occurs, the water left over in the PVC pipes,