Category: Home Improvement
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3 Reasons When Home Demolition Is Necessary
Home owners will demolish a house only if they want to build a new and better structure. Despite this, companies still keep most of the structure. This is to complete the new construction faster. Of course, there are certain situations in which demolition is a must. That said, here are 3 reasons when opting for…
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Build a college dorm bed for under $300
Going to college can be a pricey endeavor. Tuition, supplies, textbooks, and living expenses add up quickly. One item on the checklist that doesn’t have to break the bank is a college dorm bed. For less than $300, you can build a comfortable bed to catch some sleep in between classes, study sessions, and social…
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Installing Doors on Load-Bearing Walls
When it comes to home improvement jobs, installing doors are often some of the easiest chores to tackle. With pre-hung doors being available at most home improvement stores or online sites, even the beginning do-it-yourselfer can typically handle installing a new interior door — or even exterior door — on their own with minimal help.…
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Why you should consider bamboo as the flooring for your home
Written by Bamboo Flooring Facts Bamboo, technically, is a grass. It has been used in China for years because of its flexibility and sturdiness. It is a very resilient material that has several applications especially when it comes to home use. First, you need to dispel any notions of bamboo and how these are used…
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Choosing a Thread Count for Designer Bedding
Written by: Stephanie Lichtenstein Ramos Thread count is a complicated concept for most beginners to understand. If you’ve been around the block before, you know that thread count refers to the amount of threads used per square inch of fabric. You might have also heard that these threads are directly related to the softness and…
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The Right Tools
Article written by Toolsmith Direct Every man has to have a complete set of tools. We never know when a job will come and we won’t know what kind of tools will be needed for that job. So it’s important that we have all the possible tools we’ll need for whatever job might come around…
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Three Reasons to Install A Threshold with a Thermal Break Before it Gets Too Cold
Posted by: ETO Doors A ‘thermal break’ is a term used in door world to describe a material break between two metal sections within a threshold/sill. For example, with there is a door sill/threshold made entirely of metal, the heat and cold will conduct energy from the inside out and vice versa. For the summer…
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Differences Between Regular and Impact Socket Sets
Written by: Quick Home Tips A socket set can have many uses around the home, but choosing the right one for you depends on what you plan to do. There are basically two kinds of sockets, and both are useful in different situations. You will find that an impact socket set is perfect for work…
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4 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Type of Windows
Regardless of whether you are renovating your home or buying a new one, it’s a good idea to begin with investing in new windows. This is for the simple reason that windows not only works as glass covering but also as a way to beautify your home. Apart from this, windows should also help you…
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Refinishing a Wood Door
By ETO Doors Doors are very susceptible to the elements. Rain, wind and snow can take their tool on even brand new doors within a few years time. If you don’t want to replace your door frequently, you will need to refinish it. Wooden doors are also typically a higher quality than mass-produced doors made…