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About Bathroom Vanities

By Josienita Borlongan

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Bathroom vanities have many functions and uses. They are a necessity in our daily existence. There are different types that are available to fit every style and budget. One must also check the requirements when doing a bathroom renovation to add ... more »

About Brick and Stone

By Josienita Borlongan

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Bricks and stones are popular choices for building materials. Construction suppliers mass-produce or quarry these natural materials from all around the globe, and their prices vary depending on type, rarity and difficulty in quarrying process... more »

About Built-In Ovens

By Josienita Borlongan

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There are many reasons why many people prefer to have built-in ovens in their kitchens. They can maximize a kitchen space as well as allow multiple cooks to work together. While one uses a cook top or stove, the other one can work on the food ... more »

About Bulletin Boards

By Ann Johnson

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Bulletin boards posted at the summer camp let everyone know what was on the day's agenda or what they would be serving in the cafeteria. The bulletin board posted by a person's desk might be a bit more intimate, including pictures of the new ... more »

About Bunk Beds

By Michael Arcand

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Bunk beds are a unique space-saving piece of bedroom furniture that can be designed in many styles. Featured mainly in children's rooms, bunk beds are also used by the military as well as recreational vehicle designers and anyone who is looking ... more »

About Carpet Stains

By Cathryn Whitehead

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Many people buy carpet with stain guard or treat their carpets with a commercial stain guard. If you don't have stain guard on your carpet, there are still many ways to remove stains. Be sure to test any solution in an inconspicuous area or on ... more »

About Carpet Steam Cleaners

By Josienita Borlongan

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Carpets are high maintenance flooring. This is because once you stain carpets or walk on them with dirty shoes, they are not easy to clean. Regularly vacuuming the carpet floor is not enough, especially if you want to remove deep stains and ... more »

About Colors to Create Artificial Space

By MacDonald

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There are many misconceptions about color and space. One is that walls painted in light shades will make a room appear larger; this is not always true. Another is that it's desirable to make any small room look larger. Also not true! Color in ... more »

About Concrete Stamping Mats

By Josienita Borlongan

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Concrete stamps are cheaper alternatives than flagstones and slates. They provide a variety of design options that can match the architecture of any building, whether it is a home or a commercial building. They are a popular choice for ... more »

About Damaged Plaster

By MacDonald

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Modern drywall didn't come into wide usage until the 1940s. Prior to that, plaster was the construction material of choice for walls and ceilings. Since most plaster is in older homes, time and moisture eventually lead to damaged plaster. ... more »

About DPDT Switches

By Josienita Borlongan

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DPDT stands for Double Pole Double Throw. The double pole is for a dual switched output and the double throw is for the on or off conditions. DPDT consists of two separate switches that operate at the same time, each one with normally open and ... more »

About Drainage

By Josienita Borlongan

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No matter how good a garden looks like, without proper drainage the plants may suffer and the soil saturates when the heavy rains come. Furthermore, many crops will not survive which can affect the livelihood of the farmers, as well as supply and ... more »

About Espalier Pruning Fruit Trees

By Josienita Borlongan

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Espalier is a technique to train any type of plants to grow against the wall, fence, trellis or wires. The word "espalier" is a French word, pronounced as "es-pal-yer." It is derived from the Italian word "spalliera" ... more »

About Flea Infestations

By Cathryn Whitehead

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Fleas are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of warm blooded animals, including humans. They're attracted to movement, body heat, and carbon dioxide that results when we exhale. By the time most people realize they have a flea infestation, the ... more »

About Floating Docks

By Hannah Rice Myers

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Floating docks are more stable and comfortable docks compared to standing docks. They come in many different shapes and sizes, are easy to construct and can be altered to fit the changing needs of their owners. The choices are many, and careful ... more »

About Galvanized Metal

By Hannah Rice Myers

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Since its conception in the early 1900's, galvanized metal has offered a durability other steels and metals do not, a durability that lasts for decades. There are health risks involved for those who work with it though, and these health risks ... more »

About Gerber Daisies

By Tricia Goss

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Gerber daisies, also known as gerbera, have a dreamy air about them. Many a young girl has spent time plucking the flower's petals, chanting "Loves me, loves me not" in hopes of learning that her true love shares her heartfelt emotion. ... more »

About Hardwood Flooring

By Cathryn Whitehead

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Hardwood flooring is very popular because of the beauty, easy care and health benefits. There are many kinds of wood flooring you can choose from to fit your needs. You can change the look of the wood to fit any style with your choice of stain ... more »

About High Gloss Paint

By MacDonald

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Paint has been used in various forms since pre-history, but only with the advent of synthetic materials and mass production has there been a choice of paint sheens. High-gloss paint is not used as much as it was even 50 years ago, but there are ... more »

About House Paint

By Josienita Borlongan

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A great way to improve a home's look is by painting over the old paint. You can choose either similar color or a different one. They say that painting is the cheapest way you can update a room. Paint is cheaper than buying new furniture, buying ... more »

About Kitchen Fire Safety

By Sharon L. Cohen

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The United States Fire Administration reports that most fires start in the kitchen. With today's fast pace of life and all the different activities, it is very easy to forget the pan heating on the stove. Suddenly, you smell smoke and remember ... more »

About Light Switches

By Hannah Rice Myers

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The invention of the light switch over 100 years ago offered people a quick and safe method of lighting their homes. From its invention in 1884, technology has provided us with many choices for the types of switches we use, the decor of the plate ... more »

About Mattress Flipping

By Michael Hinckley

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Mattresses are often ignored until they become a problem for an aching back. By then, of course, there is little to be done about the mattress aside from replacing it. Flipping a mattress, however, can extend its life, offer a better night's ... more »

About Mint

By Ann Johnson

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A sprig of fresh mint garnishing atop a sparkling glass of iced tea is an inviting image on a warm summer day. Mint juleps conjure up visions of Southern hospitality and old world charm. Peppermint sticks are reminiscent of a child's sweet tooth ... more »

About Murals

By MacDonald

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Murals are artworks on interior or exterior walls or ceilings of a house or building, typically on a large scale. Early cave paintings were murals. Many would argue that some modern graffiti is mural art. Michelangelo's frescos in the Sistine ... more »