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Ladder Safety Tips For the Do It Yourself Man or Woman

There are so many practical uses of ladders from painting the ceiling in your home to fixing electrical wiring to repairing the shingles on your roof. It is important to think about ladder safety when accomplishing your home improvement projects. You want to use the ladder properly to avoid unnecessary injuries. Ladder Safety Always make sure that the ground is level. Do not put your ladder on unstable objects such as boxes, barrels, etc. because you could lose your balance and fall. In addition, do not carry any tools or supplies in you ...
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Posted on April 12, 2007 11:04 | (DIY) Do-It-Yourself

Top 5 Most-Noticeable Kitchen Renovations

Change the Whole Room Quickly and Easily Kitchens and bathrooms are the most renovated rooms in houses today. This is because a few simple changes can transform the whole look and feel of these rooms. For kitchen renovations the trend is leaning towards sprucing up rooms that function perfectly but that are showing signs of age and wear and tear. Kitchen cabinets, countertops and flooring show the most wear and tear, but other easy-to-do renovations in the kitchen include the addition of islands and changin ...
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Posted on March 28, 2007 10:03 | (DIY) Do-It-Yourself

Mother’s Day tips for Men

Mother’s Day - it's a dangerous holiday to navigate and one that you really don’t want to forget. For your mom, Mother’s Day is the big one - it’s the only day out of the year that you’re pretty much required by law to show a little love and affection for the woman who gave you life. If you’re not a parent, and also not a woman, it’s hard to grasp why this one is so important. Read on for some tips to get you through the day and to keep you in her good books. Hell hath no fury ...
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Posted on March 09, 2007 08:03 | (DIY) Do-It-Yourself

How to apply concrete coatings like a pro

Concrete, it's practical, sturdy and has been used in the construction of buildings since the early Roman times. However, without a decorative or protective coating most concrete patios, driveways, walkways and garage floors are unattractive. In fact, more than likely, they're stained, drab, dull, possibly, even ugly. Today many homeowners and do-it-yourselfers are discovering, through the use of Top Secret Coatings concrete coatings, those gray, cold outdoor slabs can take on a unique, stylish look that not only reflects homeowners particular tastes bu ...
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Posted on December 14, 2006 12:12 | (DIY) Do-It-Yourself

Landscape Lights Made Simple

Landscape Lights Made Simple The "Do It Yourself Project" Anyone REALLY Can do!! Why do I say anyone can do this? Well, I should know, I am a licensed electrician. OK! I know what you are thinking. "Yeah, sure, this guy can do it, but, I don't think I have the 'know how' to install landscape lights" or " I surely don't want to take on a project that deals with electricity". As a general electrical contractor, most of my work is either on ho ...
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Posted on September 03, 2006 09:09 | (DIY) Do-It-Yourself

Hardwood Flooring - Everything you need to know.

The elegant look of a hardwood floor can add warmth and character to any room in a home. The natural characteristics of wood add depth and a visual appearance that many other types of floors try to duplicate. With the demand for hardwood flooring growing manufacturer's are enhancing their ranges to meet this demand, with better quality finishes and superior construction techniques. Hardwood floors come in a wide variety of wood species, colours and widths. Besides the classic hardwoods (like red oak, white oak, maple and ash) many manufacturer ...
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Posted on July 23, 2006 01:07 | (DIY) Do-It-Yourself

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