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The Little Giant Ladder: the next big thing

Everyone has a home improvement disaster story. Most of them, it seems, come from a lack of the proper equipment, lack of experience, or a miserable combination of the two. Well some of the most miserable home-improvement disasters I can think of involve some kind of “ladder-like” implement. Most of these pitiful excuses-for-ladders are hand-me-down tools with one wooden leg. Some of the most important tools in home improvement are often some of the most neglected. From personal experience, I seem to use ladders more than t ...
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Posted on March 28, 2006 02:03 | (DIY) Do-It-Yourself

Choosing the Right Ladder for Your Home

There are many different styles, materials and uses of ladders. With all the options out there, how do decide what is right for your home. In this article I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of several of the main ladder types, to help you make an informed buying decision for your home. There are three materials in which most ladders are made from. Each of these materials offer specific benefits and will behave differently depending on the use. Aluminum Ladders Ladders made with Aluminum offer a lightweight and ...
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Posted on February 06, 2006 06:02 | (DIY) Do-It-Yourself

Build Your Own Air-Cooled HID Grow Lamp

Hydroponic growing gives home hobbyists great flexibility in designing their indoor gardens. Through clever design, a gardener can convert everyday household items into useful hydroponic equipment, at a fraction of the cost of commercially pre-fabricated products. This example uses a couple of 70w parking lot security lights from the local Home Depot/Lowe's/Wal-Mart-type store to build an inexpensive air-cooled grow light. First, you need to decide what lights you are going to convert. These can be HPS or MH, both types of ...
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Posted on January 25, 2006 12:01 | (DIY) Do-It-Yourself

DIY Ladder Safety Tips

"Most accidents occur from incorrect use of the ladder or materials. Before you begin a project make sure that you have gone through safety preparations and are familiar with the tools to be used." In 2004 The United States department of Labor reported that the number of injuries and fatalities from falls from roofs and ladders had increased. This report focused on occupational injuries that generally occur among trained personnel, which speaks to an even greater safety concern over DIY projects utilizing ladders. Most acci ...
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Posted on January 09, 2006 10:01 | (DIY) Do-It-Yourself

DIY Network: Be Your Own Contractor

DIY Network TV Series, "Be Your Own Contractor: Vacation Homes" The DIY Network has a very nice TV Series available on some cable companies and sattellite tv providers. The series is currently running with a topic of Vacation Homes, helping viewers understand what areas you may be able to do your self or hire contractors to perform specific areas of the building process. With a 2nd Home or Vacation Home, time may not be a priority for completion. If this is the case the owner can do more work themselves in the evenings or w ...
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Posted on November 24, 2005 17:11 | (DIY) Do-It-Yourself

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