(DIY) Do It Yourself

Portable Cooling Guide: Maintaining your Portable Air Conditioner

When you need supplemental cooling or you cannot install traditional air conditioners because of impracticality or cost, a portable air conditioner is a great solution.  Portable air conditioners can be moved from room to room. They do not require permanent installation. All you need to do to make sure the portable air conditioner works properly is vent it through a window or wall.   The maintenance on portable air conditioners is almost as easy as the set up and operation. Of course, to operate a portable air condit ...
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Planning for DIY

What ever job or project you are getting ready to do around the home, however big or small, it really pays to remember that planning is everything. Do your research, make notes, take measurements, stand back and ponder. Never ever rush in before you are sure what you are doing. This has always been my failing when it comes to home improvements - I'm far to eager to get started and it has cost me my pride in the past. Not just in shelves that are wonky, floors that are uneven, or damaged carpets, windows or walls either. ...
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Cooking Up the Designer Kitchen of Your Dreams

Easy Ways to Add New Spice and Flavor to a Tired Space By: R.L. Fielding If your household is like most, you do not have a full-time, live-in chef.  And there probably isn’t a full set of the latest and greatest designer kitchen appliances at your disposal to prepare the finest in world cuisine for your family each night.  Chances are good that your favorite room in your home is not your kitchen. Yet a kitchen offer ...
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Staining and Protecting Wooden Fences

If your fence is built out of wood, there is a good chance it will require periodic sanding and staining to maintain its structural stability and attractive design. Wood is porous by nature, and over time, the stained finish wears away, leaving the wood unprotected to the elements. Dirt, pollen, and mold spores settle into the pores, leaving the wood a dull gray. Unless you enjoy the rustic, vintage look, you will need to repair the finish every two to three years. Begin by inspecting the fence for any rotten, broken, or weak boards. Once the f ...
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Conservatory Design Ideas

Conservatories have glass walls and ceilings and allow, even in the colder winter months, you to feel as though you’re outdoors with all the comforts of being inside. A conservatory can thus be seen as a halfway point between your home and your garden, and it’s quite important that it blends aesthetically with both. It can be really rewarding to explore design ideas and options in order to end up with the conservatory that both fits your family’s needs and expresses your personality.   ...
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Solar-Controlled Glass: The Basics

Solar-Controlled Glass: The Basics   In the age of Global Warming we are all being constantly urged to do our bit in the battle to save the planet. Newly developed solar-controlled glass is an easy an effective way to ensure that your home is eco-friendly. Here’s how it works.   Essentially, solar-controlled glass is glass that is either tinted or has been treated with a coating to restrict the amount of sun-generated infrared radiation allowed to pass through the glass. Ordinary untreated glass ...
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