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Thought for Today: "The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it." Richard Bach
3 Ways to Turn the Lights On and Off Automatically
It can be a real convenience to have lights turn on automatically when it gets dark, when you enter a room or by simply touching a lamp fixture. Here are three inexpensive devices that screw into existing lamps or light fixtures enabling them to respond to darkness, motion or touch.
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Converting a Piece of Furniture into a Bathroom Vanity
These days, you can buy sink vanities that look like furniture or you can, as we did in this case, convert a piece of furniture into a vanity. A small chest like this one can bring a warm, homey feeling to a bathroom or allow you to have what is essentially a wash basin with running water in a bedroom. While I wouldn’t consider cutting a hole in the top of a valuable antique, the piece we used here is fairly common and not expensive. Quite honestly, it will get seen, enjoyed and appreciated on a daily basis in its new location.
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While They May Look Similar. Hacksaw Blades Have Important Differences
The choice of a hacksaw blade depends on the material that is being cut. Iron rod needs one kind of blade, while aluminum tubing and roof gutters require another. Here’s a short tutorial that’ll straighten all that out.
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Thought for Today: "We shape our dwellings, and afterwards our dwellings shape us." ~ Winston Churchill
This Handsome Wood-Look Plank Ceiling Easily Installs Over Nearly Any Existing Surface
Plank ceilings can transform the look and feel of a room by creating a welcoming warmth. This system is affordable and easy to install making it an ideal weekend DIY project. It’s the perfect way to update a popcorn, textured, ordinary drywall or plaster ceiling with a nostalgic look that works well with traditional or contemporary styles.
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A Simple Way to Keep From Damaging Molding or Wood Trim
Truth be told, these days I almost always use some kind of a nail gun when installing molding or wood trim. However, when I don’t have access to one of these handy devices, I usually have no option but to fall back upon the trusty hammer and nail. When that's the case, here’s my way of avoiding those unsightly dents and mars that can result from a missed hammer blow.
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A Wooden Footbridge that Adds Charm and Interest to a Backyard or Garden
Even though you may not have a babbling brook cutting through your backyard or a fishing pond that’s yearning to be spanned, a small footbridge can still be a wonderful addition to a lawn or garden. A wooden bridge can traverse a swale, a small ravine, or even a man-made pond or flowing stream. A nicely designed and well-crafted footbridge passing over an island of flowers and foliage plants can be a dramatic addition to the landscape. Here’s a structure I built with a Northern California couple in the heart of redwood country. This is a basic design that can be adapted for many different looks and uses.
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Thought for Today: “Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are our own fears.” — Rudyard Kipling
In Seconds an Overly Dry Christmas Tree Can Become an Inferno. See For Yourself.
Keeping a cut Christmas tree hydrated while it's in your home insures it will look better, drop fewer needles and, most important of all, become less of a fire hazard. Interestingly, a freshly cut tree can often resist burning even when exposed to a direct flame. That same tree, however, kept inside a heated home for weeks and not given adequate water, can turn into a tinder box, the likes of which are hard to imagine.
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What's a Scarf Joint and How to Make One
Some pro woodworkers and cabinetmakers may be familiar with the infamous “board stretcher” a mythical tool that apprentices were sometimes sent to retrieve when a piece of lumber was mistakenly cut too short. Well, in the real world, the scarf joint accomplishes a similar feat by joining two pieces of wood or metal together end-to-end to create one longer piece. Here’s an example of a scarf joint used to repair a damaged antique doll carriage – a bit esoteric, but, nonetheless interesting.
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A Basement Flooring System That Won't Be Ruined Even If Your Basement Floods
This basement finishing system is completely non-organic; which means that even if the basement does get wet, the floor, walls and ceiling will not be ruined.
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Thought for Today: “Worry is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.” – Arthur Somers Roche
Not All Sheet Metal Shears or Snips are Created Equal
Even though sheet metal snips or shears may look similar, there are important differences. Some are designed to make perfectly straight cuts, while others are made specifically for cutting left or right curves. Matching the shear to the job at hand is what it’s all about.
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Never Run Out of Hot Water Again and Save Money in the Process
I have to admit, the idea of limitless hot water on demand was enough to sell me on the idea of a tankless water heater. But, there’s more. These units were popular in Europe long before the came on the scene in this country because of their energy efficiency. Instead of constantly keeping fifty or more gallons of water hot all the time, these heat only as needed.
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The Most Sensible Way to Waterproof and Finish Your Basement
I'm sure it comes as no surprise that one of the best places to look for more living space may be right under our feet. However, because basements are below-ground spaces, they’re subject to a threat not so common to the rest of our home – water. Basements are surrounded by ground water. What’s more, should there be a serious plumbing leak somewhere in the house, guess where all that water will eventually end up? That’s right -- the basement. For this reason, the choice of materials and techniques used to finish a basement make a huge difference in how comfortable, usable and safe that finished space ends up being.
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Thought for Today: "Worry is wasting today's time to clutter up tomorrow's opportunities with yesterday's trouble." ~ Anonymous
How to Thoroughly Clean a Paint Brush
When painting, especially wooden trim or furniture, there are two secrets to getting outstanding results: use good quality paint and choose a first-rate brush. Good brushes cost more but they’re worth it. They leave fewer brush marks, hold more paint and don’t deposit unwanted bristles in your otherwise perfect job. The key to keeping a high-quality brush in top form, and to extending its life, is thoroughly cleaning it after each use. Here are some useful tips to help you do just that.
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Trying Out An Aerosol Spray Fire Suppressant
Most home fires start in the kitchen, usually in the form of a cooking fire. There are a couple of ways to deal with fires like these, but in any event, it’s important to act quickly. Kitchen fires, especially grease fires, can get out of control very rapidly. One key to fast action is to have a fire extinguisher or fire suppressant close at hand. This one comes in an aerosol spray can. I decided to see how well it worked.
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This Workshop Storage Rack Keeps Tapes of All Sizes Organized and Close at Hand
Tape comes in many varieties: masking tape, duct tape, packaging tape, electrical tape to name a few. The rolls can be various widths and diameters. How can I best keep all these types, widths and roll sizes organized, in plain sight and within easy reach? I asked myself this question, looked at what others have done and came up with a design that works perfectly for me.
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Thought for Today: "To shorten winter, borrow some money due in spring." ~ W.J. Vogel
How to Replace a (Sometimes Hidden) Faucet Cartridge
Replacing a cartridge in a kitchen or bathroom faucet can be a simple job if you can get to the cartridge in the first place. Sometimes, modern sink fixtures are so sleek that there doesn’t seem to be an obvious way to take them apart. Here’s the secret to removing just about any cartridge.
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Control Any Wall Outlet with a Wireless Wall Switch Placed Wherever You Want It
Table lamps and floor lamps, especially those with in-line on/off switches are often much more convenient to use if they are operated by a wall switch. In many cases, though, the wall receptacle into which that lamp is plugged is not switch operated. Well, you can change all that in just a few minutes by installing a wireless wall switch that can control any lamp in the room. Installation is surprisingly simple.
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Store Dowels, Rods, Tubes and More with
When it comes to shop materials like dowels, rods, short pieces of pipe and tubing, I guess I could be considered a bit of a packrat. The fact is, I never know when that piece of material might be just what I need to finish a job and having it on hand means I don’t have to make another trip to the hardware store or home improvement center. But, I will admit, organizing these kinds of things is crucial. If I can’t find it when I need it, it’s like not having it at all … and organization is what this little project is all about.
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Thought for Today: “If time travel is possible, where are the tourists from the future? - Stephen Hawkings
Innovative NewTool Removes Trim Without Damaging Trim or Wall
When a home improvement project involves removing wood trim and molding, usually, one of two things is true: you want to take the material off as quickly as possible or you want to save the trim and re-use it later. This handy instrument can accomplish both objectives, and prevent wall damage in the process. It incorporates two simple but effective innovations: an integrated wedge for separating and a unique side-to-side leveraging action.
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An Ideal Doghouse That’s the Perfect Size for Your Dog, Insulated and Easy to Maintain
This is one of the most popular projects on the website (along with our cat condo). Perhaps the most important thing in constructing a canine domicile is that it be properly sized to the pooch. There are some standards for this and I touch on them in the video. This structure is made from materials you’ll find at any home improvement center. It’s designed to keep the wind out and the animal’s body heat in. What’s more, you can easily clean it without having to crawl inside. Don’t count on sharing this with the family pet, most dogs become quite possessive once they’ve moved it.
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Make this (Nearly) Perfect Screwdriver Storage Rack
Without a doubt, screwdrivers are the most used hand tools in my shop. I’m constantly reaching for them. For years I stored them in a drawer. In fact, I still store the lesser-used ones that way. However, I wanted the half dozen I use constantly to be close-at-hand, organized and visible. That called for a rack mounted on my tool board. The design I settled on was one that also allowed the handles to nest securely in place and enabled the tools to be put into the rack from the front.
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Thought for Today: “If you can't figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.” ? T.D. Jakes
How the Pros Make Quick Work of Window Washing
I’ve never seen an official survey, but I’d guess that window washing rates near the top when it comes to least favorite home maintenance tasks. I’m also guessing that one reason it's true is that many folks are investing way more time and effort at the job than is really necessary. For window washing pros, time is money. So you can bet they get things done as quickly and efficiently as possible. That’s why I went to them to discover the secrets.
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A Combination Finish and Stain Can Eliminate the Need for Stripping
Restoring a flea market find often involves refinishing. However, reviving a yard sale discovery doesn’t necessarily mean having to strip it down to bare wood. Often, the existing finish can be left in place and a combination topcoat and stain color applied right on top. Needless to say, this can save a lot of work but proper surface preparation is very important and there is a bit of technique when it comes to getting the best results. This project covers all the bases.
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Concrete Stains Can Make Plain Floors Look Like Colored Stone or Marble
Gone are the days when concrete was just a surface to be covered with something else. Now, folks are discovering that concrete can be beautiful in its own right through the use of stains. Concrete stains come in different forms – translucent, penetrating and etching – and can produce deep rich colors highlighted by the natural variations of concrete. They can even turn plain concrete into marble-like surfaces with handsome earth tones and unique shading.
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“Children need models rather than critics.” ? Joseph Joubert
A Beloved Heirloom Chair is Given a New Life
I always enjoy rescuing a piece of antique furniture, restoring it to its former beauty and extending its useful life. This chair is a prime example. Just about everything that could be wrong with it was – the chair itself was rickety and wobbly, the finish was faded and peeling and the cane seat looked like someone had blasted a cannon ball through it. Both the restoration process and the end result are quite impressive.
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How to Apply Silicone Sealant and Get Perfectly Smooth Joints
Replacing dirty, moldy or cracking sealant around sinks, tubs and backsplashes with 100% silicone is, in my opinion, the best way to go. Applying silicone can be a tricky and sticky job but it doesn’t have to be. By using these techniques, the job will be surprisingly easy and the results will look as though they were done by a pro.
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Choosing a Better Wall Anchor
A conventional plastic anchor can work well in tile, plaster or concrete, but it has limited holding power in drywall. A threaded insert, on the other hand, can handle a heavier load and will perform better especially when used to mount bathroom fixtures such as towel bars, soap dishes and toilet paper holders. In this video, I’ll show you how a threaded insert can often be used where a plastic anchor has failed.
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Thought for Today: “In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”
– Albert Schweitzer
Twelve Things a Combination Square Can Do
Laroy Starrett invented the combination square over 125 years ago. Since then, the L. S. Starrett Company has made and sold millions. To this day, the tool remains one of the most used and useful measuring and marking devices in practically any workshop. To prove to myself just how much I use it, I decided to count the ways. I stopped at twelve, but I’m sure I could come up with more.
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Restoring and Reviving a Deck That’s Split, Warped, Sun-Damaged, Weather Worn and a Sight for Sore Eyes
A few weeks ago, I offered up an article about replacing deck boards. This week, I want to share a deck rescue story with you. The Atlanta couple in this video had practically given up hope of salvaging the decking in their backyard. And, quite honestly, when I first saw it, I almost felt the same way. Whatever could be wrong … was. Weather, sun and neglect had all contributed to its near demise. But, bring this deck back to life, we did. I think you will enjoy seeing both the process and the result.
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A Helpful Tip When Drilling into Ceramic Tile
Trying to start a drill bit on the surface of ceramic tile is a bit like strapping on skates and walking onto ice for the first time. The moment the bit spins, it begins skipping around the hard ceramic surface straying randomly from the intended target. This simple technique will help avoid all that.
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Thought for Today: "There are a terrible lot of lies going about the world, and the worst of it is that half of them are true." – Winston Churchill
Unique Flexible Shaft Bit Holder Has a New Angle on Driving in Tight Spaces
The drill accessory falls into that “seldom used but invaluable when needed” category. I’ve always had a flexible shaft for my drill/driver to reach those otherwise inaccessible spots. This one, though, really represents a great improvement on an already solid idea. The right angle head makes all the difference.
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The Right Side Up of Pouring Spouts
Replacing a standard lid with one that incorporates a pouring spout helps eliminate drips and messes and avoids the problem of paint collecting in the can’s lip, preventing an air-tight seal when the lid is replaced. This is even more likely to happen with paints used for touch-ups since the cans may be opened and closed several times. A pouring spout is a convenient solution to both problems. However, did you realize there is a right and wrong way to pour from a spout of any kind?
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How to Turn a Plain, Flat Interior Door into One with a Paneled Look
If you prefer a traditional look, nearly any flat-surface interior door can be replaced with a paneled version. However, there is the cost of a new door and the work required to fit it to an existing opening. Usually, this means cutting hinge mortises and boring holes for the latch set to insure that everything matches up properly. A much easier and less expensive way to achieve the paneled door look is to apply decorative molding to the face of an existing flat door. Here’s the best way to do it.
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Thought for Today: ”Don’t judge me by my past, I don’t live there anymore.” -- Anonymous
How to Remove Black Spots Plus Six More Finishing Tips
A while ago, the folks at The Family Handyman magazine and Minwax finish products asked me to come up with a collection of wood finishing tips that might be useful across a wide range of finishing projects. So, I applied the same sort of thinking one might consider for cooking. Wood finishing, like cooking, is part science, part technique and part art. In cooking, there are certain methods that apply to a variety of different dishes – so, too, in wood finishing. So, in the spirit of cooking up some successful wood finishing projects, here are some of my favorite techniques.
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How a Wall Mounted or Portrait Fireplace Can Add Warmth and Ambiance to a Room
This fireplace is really different. It’s mounted on the wall at eye level when you’re seated and is often referred to as a portrait fireplace. Ideal for a family room or den, this design is especially well suited for the kitchen where it can add cheerful warmth in more ways than one. The burner puts out an impressive amount of heat and can be direct vented through an exterior wall. What better way to start the day on a chilly morning than with a steaming cup of coffee, a newspaper and a flickering blaze over your shoulder?
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Five Affordable, Easy-to-Do Bathroom Improvements
If your bathroom could benefit from a quick pick-me-up, consider these five easy-to-do projects that won’t eat up an entire weekend or deplete your wallet. The simplest can be done within minutes and even the most involved -- installing a wood-like, water resistant, floor can be accomplished in a single day. Whether your goal is to improve appearances, increase storage or upgrade comfort and convenience, you'll almost certainly find something appealing among this group of projects I've put together in cooperation with The Family Handyman magazine.
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Thought for Today: “The best way to create a better future is to do our best at this very moment.” ? Debasish Mridha
Three Alternatives to a Wood Burning Fireplace
Who doesn't love the cozy warmth of a crackling fireplace? But, let's face it, sometimes it's just expensive or impractical or both to put in a conventional wood-burning or even gas-burning unit. Venting alone can be a real challenge. However, there are alternatives available that require little or no installation and, sometimes, no venting. This is a quick, to-the-point overview of what's out there and the advantages of each.
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Floating Shelves Create an Almost Magical Display for a Child’s Favorite Belongings
While the floating shelves in this project were intended to store and display a youngster’s stuffed animal collection, these seemingly unsupported surfaces could work equally well in a kitchen, living room or bathroom. Building them yourself means that they can be whatever size and shape you want. The materials are simple, readily available and inexpensive. Because they have no visible means of support, they lend a sense of drama to whatever is being displayed upon them.
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A Simple-to-Make Tool for Drawing Perfect Circles of Any Size
Nearly all of us, from time to time, have been faced with needing to draw a perfectly round circle. If it’s small, we can use a coin, a glass, pie tin or any number of other round objects. A circle of any diameter up to about a foot or so can be drawn with a compass. But what if we need a larger circle, maybe one several feet in diameter? Here’s a simple-to-make tool that’s up to the task.
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Thought for Today: "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up." - Muhammad Ali
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How to Duplicate Molding That is Damaged or Missing
Sometimes door casings, chair rail or other types of trim and molding are so badly damaged or deteriorated that they simply cannot be repaired.?In some cases, the molding profile, or design, is still available and it's just a matter of buying a new piece and doing a replacement.?However, especially on older homes, finding a molding match is difficult if not impossible.?Here's a technique I learned from furniture restorers that uses an inexpensive and readily available material to cast an exact duplicate.?
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Create a Natural Looking Curved Walkway with Crushed Rock and Flagstones
This gently curved pathway has a warm natural feel. It's easy to make and perfect for winding around trees or through garden areas. The materials are inexpensive and readily available. Only basic tools are required, and the job can easily be done in a day or weekend. Check it out.
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Handsome, Easy to Make Columns Elegantly Define Adjoining Rooms
I'm all for open spaces.?Today's combined cooking, eating and family gathering areas reflect our life style and are very popular right now.?Still, there are situations where a little bit of definition and a suggestion of separation can be a good thing.?Here's one way to accomplish just that by introducing columns - which you can make yourself.?The resulting spaces are distinct and separate, yet still joined and communal.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Blue Bells
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone." -- Anthony Burgess
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11 Myths and Facts about Knife Sharpening You'll Want to Know
From my totally unscientific survey, I'd say that the great majority of kitchen knives in American kitchens are dreadfully dull.?Often these knives are good quality cutlery but sorely lacking in the cutting edge department.?When it comes to knowing how to sharpen this critically important kitchen tool misinformation, conflicting advice and even a bit of folklore abound.
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Bring Beauty and Drama to Your Lawn and Garden with Low Voltage Lighting
Our lawns and gardens have at least two distinctly different personalities:?they present one aspect during daylight hours and quite a different look at night.?For this project, I chose to focus on the nighttime traits.?Good fortune led me to Gary Novasel, an extremely talented lighting designer who sees a yard or garden as a blank canvas and uses light in various forms to transform what's already there into an enchanting nightscape.?This video covers a lot of ground, including how to select fixtures, where to place them and how to handle wiring and installation.?If you're interested in bringing a nighttime dimension to your yard and landscaping, check this out.?
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Build Your Own Retractable Awning for Instant Shade Whenever You Want It
If you have a patio or deck that you'd like to shade from blazing sunlight, then this project will undoubtedly pique your interest.?Made from readily available shade fabric, the retractable sun-blocker can be a great, low cost way to cool down outdoor spaces that, otherwise, get too hot to enjoy on sunny, mid-summer days.?When things cool down, a simple drawstring arrangement pulls the awning back into its stowed position.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Blue Shutters
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "By the time a man realizes that his father was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong." - Charles Wadsworth
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How to Drain and Flush a Water Heater to Remove Accumulated Sediment
Over time, many tank-type water heaters accumulate sediment on the inside. Typically, this settles to the bottom and can insulate the tank from the burner below making the unit less efficient.?Generally speaking, it's a good idea to periodically drain the tank and flush out the sediment. This video, which I recently updated, offers complete step-by-step instructions on how to do this and also points out a couple of other situations that might come up along the way.
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Building a Kitchen Island from Stock Base Cabinets
They say the kitchen is the social and family center of the home, and, in many cases, the island is the center of the kitchen.?Kitchen islands are gathering spots, conversation centers, casual dining spots, food prep centers and more.?They can be elaborate, and expensive affairs or, as in this case, much more affordable and easy to make.?The trick is to use off-the-shelf base cabinets.
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The Best Way to Strip and Refinish a Table
Refinishing a table, in this case, a wooden dining table, is wonderfully gratifying. Each time you sit down to a meal, you and your family, can admire anew your handsome creation. I restored antiques and refinished furniture for many years in my San Francisco workshop. Along the way, I learned a good many lessons. Here, in this video, I've done my best to share with you the results of my education.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Friends in Spring
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have, the older she gets, the more interested he is in her." - Agatha Christie
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Yes. It's Possible to Lay Ceramic Tile Over a Plastic Laminate Surface
The usual plan for an outdated, damaged, or worn laminate countertop is to replace it. On the other hand, you could apply ceramic tile right on top of it. It's something that can be done in a weekend and the cost is affordable. There is a technique and a process to doing it correctly, though. If it's a project you're considering, take a look at this.
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What About Vacuuming Your Lawn this Fall?
Here we go again.?Fall is coming and with it an avalanche of crunchy leaves, twigs and other lawn debris.?If removing all of this is a job you'll be doing yourself, then you know what's ahead - a few days of raking, blowing, bagging and hauling.?Well, if you've got a sizeable piece of property you may want to considering vacuuming.?There are some real time and labor-saving advantages.?If you're at all interested, here's the right tool for the job.
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Epoxy Coating Gives Garage Floor that New Car Showroom Look
You could say that the most unattractive part of most garages is the floor.?Often discolored and stained and frequently blemished with oil spots, it's hard to overlook.
One way to transform an ugly garage floor into one that resembles a new car showroom is to apply a durable epoxy coating.?Sound complicated?? It's really not.
Including dry time between cleaning and coating, an entire two car garage can easily be done, start to finish, in a weekend.
Here's a step-by-step demonstration showing exactly how to dramatically change the look of a garage and create a surface that's resistant to motor oil, gasoline, antifreeze and salt.
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "Sometimes life takes us in a direction we never saw ourselves going but it turns out to be the best road we have ever taken." - Abhishek Tiwari
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Here are Five Mowing Mistakes You''ll Want to Avoid
Late summer brings its sometimes brutally hot days;?lawn care becomes more challenging -- especially when it comes to mowing.?Here are five common mowing mistakes that could additionally add stress to a lawn that's perhaps already laboring to keep itself healthy.
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Build a Strong, Good Looking Garden Wall Without the Need for Cement or Mortar
Garden walls are often used to define garden beds, create terracing or hold back earth that otherwise might slide or drift. This one is particularly appealing because it does not require a lot of experience or masonry skill to install. This is a perfect warm weather outdoor project.
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This DIY Roll-Out Under Bed Storage Unit Offers Ample Space With Easy Access
The space underneath a bed is the ideal place to store blankets, linens, off-season items and much more. This roll-out compartment is spacious and remains completely out of sight. The rolling feature allows the unit to be pulled out from either side of the bed providing complete access to the space inside.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "The future ain't what it used to be." -- Yogi Berra
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This DIY Above Ground Backyard Pond Has A Lot Going For It
A backyard pond brings the soothing sound of falling water, provides an ideal habitat for flowering and aquatic plants and can create a dramatic outdoor focal point for your home, this one uses a pre-formed pond liner and requires almost no digging. The design possibilities are numerous, but one thing will be unchanging:? the soothing, relaxing, eye-pleasing benefits.?Yes, this is a DIY project.
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Pull Out Shelves Give Easy Access to Every Square Inch of Cabinet Storage Space
Seeing and reaching things stored on kitchen base cabinet shelves can be a real challenge, especially if those items are near the back of the shelf. The absolute best solution to this is sliding shelves that pull all the way out, allowing you to see and reach everything with ease.?This project used a DIY sliding shelf kit that comes with everything needed to put in this popular kitchen upgrade.
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The Sure-Fire Way to Make Sure Overseeding Works
I''m looking forward to spending a lot of time outside in the coming weeks. As usual, I expect to be blown away with spring and early summer; every day something new is popping out or getting greener.?Thanks to a good feeding last fall, my lawn is coming back with considerable enthusiasm, for the most part, that is.?There are a few bare spots that interrupt the otherwise lush carpet of green.?Here's my method for dealing with those bald and barren areas using a method that's usually referred to as over-seeding.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
"Spring breathes new life into the world around us."
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty. This one is entitled Spring.
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Thought for Today: "When I eventually met Mr. Right I had no idea that his first name was Always." - Rita Rudner
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A Collection of Time-Tested Wood Finishing Techniques
Here''s a collection of wood finishing tips that might be useful across a wide range of projects.?In coming up with these, I applied the same sort of thinking one might consider for cooking.?Wood finishing, like cooking, is part science, part technique and part art.?In cooking, there are certain methods that apply to a variety of different dishes - so, too, in wood finishing.?So, in the spirit of cooking up some successful wood finishing projects, here are some of my favorite techniques.??
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What Energy Audits Can Uncover
When I hear the term audit I usually think - money.??The word also conjures up visions of a bespectacled professional with a green eye shade pouring over stacks of financial records.?While an energy audit is performed by specially trained technicians using a variety of sophisticated equipment, the end result is still the same - to save money.?A home energy efficiency diagnosis is often available from local utility companies at low or no cost.?Take a look at this video to see what kinds of tests are performed and to discover several ways your home could be wasting costly resources.
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Not All Sheet Metal Shears or Snips are Created Equal
Even though sheet metal snips or shears may look similar, there are important differences.?Some are designed to make perfectly straight cuts, while others are made specifically for cutting left or right curves.?Matching the shear to the job at hand is what it's all about.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Autumn Leaves
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "Sometimes you've got to able to listen to yourself and be okay with no one else understanding." -- Christopher Barzak
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This Solar Garden Shed, Built from a Kit, Doubles as a Greenhouse
What I like best about this garden shed is that it's multi-purpose. It offers a handy space to store lawn tools and equipment, provides a bench top for potting and can serve as the perfect place to grow plants, protecting them from the cold and flooding them with sunlight. Perhaps best of all, it comes as a kit making assembly a breeze.
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Simple Steps to Installing an Automatic Drip Irrigation System
Plants love this and so will you.?Flowering plants need adequate and regular water to flourish.?One way to provide that is with an easy to install and operate drip irrigation system that delivers needed moisture directly to plants on a dependable schedule.?You don't have to be a plumber to install one of these.?If you can attach a nozzle to a garden hose you've all the experience needed.?
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Making Your Own Laminate Countertop Can be an Attractive and Affordable Alternative to Professionally Installed Granite, Marble or Solid Surface
Have you taken a look at plastic laminate lately? It's tough, durable, easy to install and offers a myriad of styles, colors and designs. In this video article, I'll show you, step-by-step how to create your own kitchen countertop The possibilities are endless and they're all in your control.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Evening Glow
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like." - Lao Tzu
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Sure-Fire Ways to Bring Songbirds Flocking to Your Yard
Attracting song birds to the yard isn't all that difficult; however, there are some techniques and tricks that will make your yard the one most likely to win the avian's choice award.?Naturally, you'll want to think about the kind of songsters you want to attract; that means putting out the right kind of feeder and selecting the correct food.?Also, birds want to feel safe and secure while they're enjoying a meal, so where you place feeders is important.?This video offers many useful suggestions for creating a backyard sanctuary for a variety of fine feathered vocalists.
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Using Edging Blocks for Beds and Gardens
If you like crisp, well-defined borders along your flower beds and around your shrubbery, then edging blocks could be a good way to achieve that.?They come in a wide variety of shapes, materials and colors. One thing, though, is common to all varieties:? they need uniform heights, straight lines and graceful curves to look their best.?Here are a few tips on getting the kind of results you'll be proud of.
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An Heirloom Playhouse That''s Built Like a Real Home
I think it''s probably as much fun to build this project as it is for children to play in it.?It calls for standard materials available from any home center and, as a matter of fact, the techniques and methods are very much the same as building a grown up house.?You can, of course, build it by yourself and surprise a son, daughter, grandchild, niece or nephew.?Or, and I really like this option, build the house along with a child.?Either way, this is an heirloom quality structure that everyone will enjoy for many years to come.
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Thought for Today: "The phrase ''working mother'' is redundant." -- Jane Sellman
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Turning a Kitchen Closet into a Full-Length Slide-Out Pantry Can Create Loads of New Food Storage Space
Sometimes, the solution to having more space is making better use of the space we already have. I think that would be the case in this project.?Simply putting shelves in a kitchen utility closet is a step in the right direction, but the resulting storage has some frustrating limitations.?For example, it can be nearly impossible to see, let alone reach, items that are in the back.?The solution:?slide-out, multi-shelf modules that turn every square inch into useable, reachable storage space.
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A Backyard Patio that Goes Down Easily and Stays Flat
Think of a patio as an outdoor room.?For the next few months, a great many of us will be spending a good deal of time outside - ?cooking, eating, hanging with friends and simply enjoying our outdoor spaces.? While a patio is certainly not a prerequisite to convivial backyard pleasures, it can make the whole experience even more pleasurable?by providing a flat, even surface for tables and chairs and, in a way, delineating the boundaries of what is essentially an outside room.?This video lays out the basic steps for creating a patio of any size using pavers set in a sand substrate.
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Custom Outdoor Seating Bench Framed with Matching Planters - Perfect for Deck or Patio
Here's another summer outdoor living idea that seems timely right now.?This simple-to-make bench and planter combo not only provides comfortable outside seating, it also adds a charming decorative touch.?While I had a deck in mind when I designed it, the idea would work just as well in a garden, patio or a cozy corner of the yard.?It''s a great way to get up close and personal with your favorite plants.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "Folks, I don't trust children. They're here to replace us." - Stephen Colbert
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Stamped Metal Copper Ceiling Draws All Eyes Upward
150 years ago, stamped metal ceilings were very much in vogue.?They were created as a low-cost way to emulate the ornate cast and carved plaster ceilings in Europe.?A century and a half later these so-called tin ceilings are still around.?In fact, they may be making a comeback in restoration projects or as classic counterpoints to contemporary room designs.?This solid copper metal ceiling harkens back to the past.?The installation technique is up-to- date.?
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5 Easy to Use Tools for Testing Electrical Outlets
Replacing or upgrading a wall switch or outlet is a bit intimidating to some because of the fear of electrical shock.?The way to eliminate this risk is to make certain the power is off prior to working on any circuit.?Fortunately, there are several reliable, easy-to-use testing tools available that will give you peace of mind and confidence that you can work safely. Here's a look at five different circuit testers.
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One Trusty Tip for Loosening and Removing Old Masking Tape from Surfaces
If you've ever tried to peel off old masking tape you know just how frustrating the task can be.?Not only can it wreak havoc with your fingernails, but the stubborn stuff often comes off in irritatingly small bits and pieces.?What's more, there's a good chance the whole process can leave the surface underneath scratched or marked.?Here's a tried and true method for coaxing old tape loose without risk to paint, wallpaper or other materials onto which it's stuck.?
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Night Life
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip." -- Will Rogers
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When your central AC system stops working or won''t cool properly what can you do yourself before calling the repairman?
Often, central air conditioning repair technicians responding to a service request arrive to find a simple solution that a homeowner could, most likely, have handled themselves. Also, there are easy maintenance tasks you can perform on you own that will help keep your AC operating at its best.
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A Surprisingly Easy Way to Transform a Plain Wall into Dual Closets
Turning one wall in a room into a handsome and very useful pair of closets could be an ideal way to add more storage space to a guest room or child's bedroom.? There are two things I particularly like about this project.? First, it avoids typical wall construction in favor of a simpler and easier approach.? And, second, it allows for a chest or other piece of furniture to be nested in between - a solution that provides drawer storage and adds visual interest.
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Making Glass Sliding Doors Glide Smoothly
Over time, glass sliding doors, especially older ones, often begin to drag, scrape and, in the worst cases, practically grind to a halt.?? The problem is usually one of three things:? improper adjustment, dirt or worn out parts.? In many cases, it's quite likely you can make the fix yourself.? Here's a good overview of the subject.
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Evoking Memories of Home
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I'd like to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up." - Muhammad Ali
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Four Ways to Fix Stripped Screw Holes in Wood
Few things are more frustrating than a stripped out screw hole in wood.?Well, here are four simple solutions to the problem, one of which should almost certainly work for you.
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Widening a Doorway Can Create an Appealing Connection Between Adjacent Rooms
One relatively easy way to improve traffic flow between two adjoining rooms is to widen an existing doorway.?Not only does this provide a roomier walkway, it also helps visually join the two spaces.?I've done this between our entry hall and dining room as well as our family room and living room.?It's far less expensive than removing a wall completely, and, if the wider opening is fitted with, say, French doors, you can still separate the rooms when you want.? Here's a step-by-step look at what's involved.
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My Choice for Door Weather Stripping
Door weather stripping comes in a lot of shapes and sizes. This version, though, is my favorite. It's easy to install, simple to adjust and provides one of the best seals going. If you need door weather stripping this is what I recommend.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Winter Visitor
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: If we don't stand for something, we'll fall for anything." -Martin Luther King
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Foam Crown Molding and LED Lighting Tape Make for Easy, Inexpensive Cove Lighting
Cove lighting adds soft, indirect illumination to a room with a subtle or dramatic effect depending on the intensity of the light.?A while ago, this project was somewhat challenging since it involved nailing up crown molding and often "nailing down" the services of an electrician.?However, things have changed.? With the advent of foam crown molding and LED light tape, this project can now be done easily and inexpensively.
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A Pre-Manufactured Gazebo Kit Creates an Attractive Outdoor Gathering Spot for This Louisiana Bayou Couple
Graceful and inviting, a gazebo, especially one that is screened in, provides a charming hangout for friends and family and adds a lovely focal point to a yard or garden. I helped this couple put together a pre-fabricated kit that made building the structure quick and surprisingly easy.
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A Garden Window is Like a Mini-Greenhouse for the Kitchen
My wife and I love indoor plants in just about any room and the kitchen is no exception.?A garden window not only offers an ideal growing spot, it also lets in extra light and can even make the room feel larger.?Here's how to put one in, step-by-step.?
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Thought for Today: When people tell me "You''re going to regret that in the morning," I sleep in until noon because I''m a problem solver. -- Anonymous
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How to Refinish Kitchen Cabinets Without Stripping
Cabinets are, without question, the most prominent and visible part of a kitchen.?Their condition impacts the appearance of the entire room. When cabinets become an eyesore, there are a wide range of solutions from replacement to refacing to refinishing and, of course, a wide range of costs. This method -- refinishing without the need for stripping -- can be an attractive option at a very reasonable cost.
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How to Repair and Restore Broken Ceramic Objects
The undeniable truth is that, more and more, we live in a throwaway society where replacing things is often preferable to repairing them.?However, some prized possessions are simply irreplaceable and, should they become broken, our ability to fix them means they can continue to be a treasured part of our lives.?Here's a great way to mend broken ceramic objects, even if material is missing.? With a little practice, you'll make practically invisible repairs that will let you forget the break ever happened.
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How to Make a Wall-Hung Frame for Displaying Collectibles
This couple in Mountain View, California came across a 45-star version of Old Glory and wanted to display the antique flag on a wall of their home. They asked me to help them design and build a display frame that show off the banner to best advantage while protecting the fragile fabric. This approach could be used for displaying nearly any kind of decorative fabric wall hanging.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Hillside Farm
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you''ve got to start young." - Theodore Roosevelt
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How to Remove and Replace a Toilet
For a lot of folks, the idea of removing and replacing a toilet can seem a bit intimidating.?I can understand that.?Truthfully, it's really not that difficult.?There are any number of reasons why you might want to upgrade this bathroom fixture:?more up-to-date-style, more contemporary color, water savings, stains and scratches in the existing unit, to name a few.?Home improvement centers offer a wide selection, often at very reasonable prices.?All you need are a few good tips. and here they are.
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How to Repair or Replace Damaged or Missing Wall Texture
Wall texture has been used for decades as a way of disguising wallboard seams and creating a uniform continuous appearance.?Typically, texturing is done during construction using compressed air to blow or splatter a slurry on the wall.?Two of the most popular styles are orange peel which is sprayed on and left as is and knockdown a more random pattern that is created by flattening the peaks of the finish, usually with a joint knife.?Often, the trickiest part of repairing drywall is matching this surface texture.?Here's an easy technique that works quite well.
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A Simple Fix for a Wobbly Chair
No doubt, you've heard the expression "I cut some off and it was still too short".?When it comes to fixing a wobbly chair one solution is to cut a bit off the longer leg or legs.?The problem is, if that doesn't work the first time you must cut again.?Here's a simpler and easier solution that will virtually guarantee perfect results the first time around.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Flower Gate
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "Faced with the choice between changing one''s mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof." ~ John Kenneth Galbraith
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Professional Restorers from The Biltmore Estate Share Techniques We All Could Find Useful
The Biltmore Estate is the country's largest private residence. It was built in the 1890's and has 250 rooms. It takes a staff of 1,000 to maintain the property. Some of the restorers agree to share a few of their techniques with me. I found it quite interesting. I think you may, too.
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A Backyard Patio that Goes Down Easily and Stays Flat
Think of a patio as an outdoor room.?For the next few months, a great many of us will be spending a good deal of time outside - cooking, eating, hanging with friends and simply enjoying our outdoor spaces.?While a patio is certainly not a prerequisite to convivial backyard pleasures, it can make the whole experience even more pleasurable?by providing a flat, even surface for tables and chairs and, in a way, delineating the boundaries of what is essentially an outside room.?This video lays out the basic steps for creating a patio of any size using pavers set in a sand substrate.
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A Cork Wall Has Several Possible Uses
A cork wall is ideal for displaying children's artwork, posting materials for a home office or pinning up project ideas in a craft studio. Here's all the information you'll need to create one for yourself.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Purple Asters
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." ? The Dalai Lama
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Build Your Own Outdoor Table and Matching Planter Boxes
Why build an outdoor table when you can buy one? Well, for one thing, you''d probably be hard pressed to purchase a table of this quality.?Then, there''s the satisfaction that comes from crafting a piece of outdoor family furniture that everyone will enjoy for years to come.
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Turn Your Garage Into the Organized Space You've Always Wanted
These days, a garage can be many things:?a place to keep lawn and garden equipment, a storage room, a workshop and, maybe, even a parking spot for the family car. This may be a lot to expect from a single space but with a bit of planning, coupled with some imagination and the right storage solutions the results can be impressive. This project is a good example.
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Match Original Molding by Making Your Own
If you want to match some original molding you've really got three choices: try to find something off the shelf at the local home improvement center, pay a millwork shop to create some custom trim, or, make it yourself. Here's a great example of the third option.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Summer Grazing
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations." - Oscar Wilde
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This Window Seat Offers Comfortable Seating, a Pleasing View and Plenty of Out-of-Sight Storage.
Window seats offer comfortable seating, plenty of natural light and a view of the outdoors. This one also?comes with a bonus - hidden storage for books, blankets, slippers or whatever else you might like to have close at hand. Built in three sections or modules, it's easy to move into place. This video tutorial guides you step-by-step through the building process.
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How to Remove a Nail from the Wall without Damage
Let's imagine that you're finally taking down that heavy old mirror that's been on the wall forever.? Quite quickly you find out what's been holding it up all these years - a rather large nail driven firmly into the wall stud.? Before you pick up the claw hammer to wrest it from the thoroughly dried framing lumber that's gripping it like a massive clenched fist, take a look at this video.
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Simple Steps to Creating a Handsome Ceramic Tile Kitchen Backsplash
Kitchen remodels can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars.?Yet, there are many, far less expensive things we can do to make that center of family living more attractive and enjoyable.? Putting up a?ceramic?tile?backsplash?is one of those projects.?The materials don't have to cost a bundle and the project can turn out beautifully even if you don't have a ton of experience.? Just follow these easy steps.?
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Thought for the Day: "Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead." - Mac McCleary
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Clean, Brighten, Stain and Seal a Deck in a Single Day
Rain, dirt and sunlight all take their toll on any wooden deck.?Over time, things can get pretty ugly.?Despite the fact that your deck may look like a goner, chances are, you can bring it back to life in just a few hours.?That''s right ... from start to finish in a single day.?The secret is doing things in the right order and using the newest, most advanced materials.
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Make this Cedar Wood Arbor from Scratch
It's my pleasure to introduce the arbor.?Arbors can impact a yard or garden in different ways by defining or separating one section from another, suggesting a passageway or portal and, as in this case, even offering a shady nook to sit and relax, read a book or engage in conversation.?This arbor, which is made from scratch with cedar lumber offers all these possibilities, due, in part, to a pair of built-in benches.
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Build a Circular Bench Around Your Favorite Shade Tree
You probably know by now that I love trees. There's nothing I enjoy more than sitting under the cool canopy of a shade tree on a warm summer day. This circular bench offers quaint and cozy seating for four or more people. It's the perfect sitting spot for relaxation, contemplation or conversation. What''s more, the construction does not, in any way, harm the tree.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." - Miles Kington
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Putting in a Bay Window - How It's Done, How It Can Change a Room
When I put a bay window in our living room, I discovered three things:?First, because of advances in design and construction, the actual installation went much more quickly and smoothly than I'd expected.?Second, even though we did not change the opening size in the exterior wall, the bay unit brought much more light into the room.?And finally, by moving the window glass outward a couple of feet and adding the side panels, the room felt significantly larger.
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A Clever Way to Clamp and Glue Round and Oddly Shaped Objects
When something breaks into pieces and you want to put it back together, glue is usually part of the solution.?Many glues, however, simply can't do their job unless the pieces being glued together are clamped tightly and held in position until the glue dries. For rectangular objects, standard clamps generally get the job done.?When it comes to round or oddly shaped things, clamping can be, well, a bit tricky.?Don't worry, though, here's a clamping trick you can keep up your sleeve.
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Polystyrene Crown Molding Looks Great and Goes Up Easily Without Nails
A few years back I did my first non-wood, no-nail crown molding project.?I liked the product then and I like the newest version even better.?Made from lightweight polystyrene, this updated variety has an ultra-smooth finish and crisp detail and is virtually impossible to distinguish from solid wood or composite. But this architectural trim really shines when it comes to ease of installation.?An entire room can be done by one person in just two or three hours.?No hammers, no nails, no nail guns, no splitting, no kidding.?I just can't imagine how it could be easier.
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Cover Up Troubled Ceilings with Wood-Look Ceiling Planks
Now you can add warmth and beauty to your ceiling with the look of wood. Sometimes referred to as the "fifth wall", your ceiling can be updated and brought to life with this innovative product from Armstrong Ceilings - WoodHaven Ceiling planks. These planks can be installed directly over drywall, plaster, or even popcorn ceilings. The planks can also be attached over outdated drop ceiling grid, completely covering it up. The planks come in a variety of finishes and are easy to install.? Look up, there's a lot of design potential there. Learn more about WoodHaven.
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Thought for Today: "Men marry women with the hope they will never change. Women marry men with the hope they will change. Invariably they are both disappointed." - Albert Einstein
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Your Garage May Be the Easiest Way for a Burglar to Break Into Your Home
When thieves gain access to your garage, it's not only the contents inside that are at risk, your entire home can be exposed.?It's important to know how burglars break in so you can take steps to prevent it.?Here are some simple and inexpensive solutions for beefing up garage security and a look at how modern garage door opening systems can add an even greater level of protection.
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Oxygen Cleaners Safely Devour Dirt on Exterior Surfaces
Oxygen-based cleaners are excellent for outdoor surfaces when it comes to cleaning power, safety and eco-friendliness.?They remove stains from dirt, mildew, algae and fungus on wood and composite decks, fences, stucco, outdoor furniture, roofs, siding, and fabrics such as awnings and vinyl plastics.?They do all that with, believe it or not, oxygen. I put one of these cleaners to the test on several outdoor surfaces.
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Four Screws That Can Do Things Most Screws Can''t
Many attribute the creation of the screw to the Greek mathematician and inventor, Archimedes, over two thousand years ago.?While it's considered one of the most basic forms of tools, it has acquired many nuances and refinements over the centuries.?At the recent International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, I revisited a German screw-making company and got a close-up look at what modern engineering and technology has brought to this venerable fastener.?Here are four that really impressed me.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Silhouette
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way." - Napoleon Hill
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PVC Tiles Are A Stunning Way to Hide Outdated Popcorn Ceilings
Acoustic popcorn ceilings were commonplace during 1950's, 1960's and even later. Today, though, they?have largely fallen out of favor. If you have one of these and you're tired of the dated look, you really have three choices: take it off (a somewhat messy proposition), live with it, or cover it up. Here's a cover-up solution using decorative PVC ceiling tiles. They're east to install and will dramatically change the look of a room.
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My Version of The Ideal DIY Workshop
When it comes to the ideal workshop, one size does not fit all. Some are designed for ardent woodworkers; others might favor auto mechanics or electronics enthusiasts.?My point is your workshop will reflect your interests and provide you with the space, layout, tools and organization that makes the most sense for you. A while ago, I re-did my workshop. Since I'm a do-it-yourselfer whose projects run the gamut from woodcraft to electrical, plumbing and beyond. I wanted a workspace that was above all versatile and flexible. Here's what I put together.
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Clever Tips for Holding and Starting Small Nails
Whenever I try to hold and start a really small nail or brad with my fingers, I'm setting myself up for an awkward process and, sometimes, a hammer bruise.?For example, this is often the case when I try attaching hanging hardware to the back of a picture frame.?Here are a few techniques that make it easy to hold the nail exactly where it's wanted while keeping fingers well out of the way.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Twilight
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "Family: A social unit where the father is concerned with parking space, the children with outer space, and the mother with closet space." - Evan Esar
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Make Your Patio or Deck More Comfortable By Adding an Attached Pergola
Blazing sunlight and baking heat can draw the pleasure out of an otherwise pleasant patio.?A pergola that's attached to the house not only creates welcoming shade, it also promotes a sense of privacy and creates a sheltered yet airy environment.?This version is essentially a framework that can serve as a trellis for vining plants -- think wisteria.?In some ways, putting up an attached pergola is like building an outdoor room addition.
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Making Wooden Steps for a Porch or Deck -- A Simple Method
Should you have a deck or porch that''s more than a foot off the ground then you're going to need some kind of step or stairs.?Here, I've taken the simple approach by using pre-cut stringers, available at most home improvement centers.?This is a solid step-by-step (pardon the pun) approach to creating a simple, yet entirely functional stairway, complete with a basic handrail system.
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How to Properly Hang a Chandelier, Ceiling Fan or Other Heavy Fixture
Many ceiling light boxes are not designed to carry the weight of a heavy light fixture or ceiling fan. In this project I'll show you how to install a weighty overhead fixture so that is secure and safe. It's all about having the right device.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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This is a marquee edition of the newsletter. We were in the path of tropical storm Isais and have been without power, cable or internet for five days. Hopefully, things will be back to normal next weekend.
Please stay safe.
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How the Pros Make Quick Work of Window Washing
I've never seen an official survey, but I'd guess that window washing rates near the top when it comes to least favorite home maintenance tasks.?I'm also guessing that one reason it''s true is that many folks are investing way more time and effort at the job than is really necessary.?For window washing pros, time is money.?So you can bet they get things done as quickly and efficiently as possible.?That's why I went to them to discover the secrets.?? LEARN MORE
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An Insulated Garage Floor That's Easy on the Eyes and Your Feet
Since I've been in my home, my garage has never accommodated an automobile.?It's always been my workshop -- my haven, if you will.?I've done a good deal to make it both a functional workspace and an environment?that's comfortable year round.?The original concrete floor was not only tiring on my legs and feet, but disturbingly cold in the winter months.?The solution solved both of these problems and made quite a handsome addition to boot. LEARN MORE
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A Clever Technique for Filling and Disguising Unwanted Holes in Ceramic Tile
If you've ever removed or relocated a bathroom fixture that was mounted on ceramic tile, you've no doubt run into this problem -- what to do about the old, unneeded holes??Here's an inexpensive technique for concealing those otherwise pesky blemishes that's simple, quick and yields quite satisfactory results.? Granted, you may have to do a bit of practicing, but the materials are very forgiving. LEARN MORE
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Easy to Make Kitchen Office and Work Center
They say the kitchen is the social and work center of the home.?It's true, we probably spend more waking hours there than in any other room and we do a lot more there than practice the culinary arts.?For many, the space functions like a home command center. Here's an inexpensive way to convert a kitchen corner into a handy nook for paying bills, surfing the net, organizing recipes or whatever.? LEARN MORE
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Thought for Today: "If you think nobody cares if you''re alive, try missing a couple of car payments." - Earl Wilson
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Fireplace Makeover: From Eyesore to Eye Catching, Step-by-Step
A fireplace is very often the focal point of a room.?Now, that can be good or bad depending on its condition and appearance.?In this case, the fireplace we started with was not something the homeowners were proud of.?However, a new mantle, a tile surround and an updated hearth turned everything around.?What was once an embarrassment became a charming and handsome accent to the room.
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A Do-It-Yourself Kit for Creating an Interior Curved Archway
I've always enjoyed the look of gracefully curved archways; they seem so welcoming especially in entry hallways.?But creating those curves out of wood seemed particularly challenging to me so I never got around to actually tackling the project.?Then, at one of the international builders' shows I came across a company that made an arched doorway kit.?I was hooked and, after doing a bit more online research, decided to give it a try.?In this video, you'll see how this kit makes the conversion amazingly easy.
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How to Seamlessly Repair Broken Edges and Corners on Furniture
It's almost inevitable; sooner or later a favorite piece of furniture, a kitchen cabinet or some other home furnishing ends up with a damaged edge or corner.?It happened to me when I was rescuing a handsome armoire from a landmark New York City hotel that was closing for good.?This kind of damage can be intimidating, but you'll be surprised to see that the repair is not all that difficult if you follow these easy steps.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Splendid Color
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: "Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You." - Dr. Seuss
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You Can Install an Energy Efficient Replacement Window Yourself
Replacing your old single pane glass windows with new, top of the line, energy efficient replacement windows is a project that you can do yourself, and one that will pay for itself over time with the money saved in energy expenses. Still wondering if it's really a job you can handle? Before you make up your mind take a look at this step-by-step how-to video.
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Easy to Make Kitchen Office and Work Center
They say the kitchen is the social and work center of the home.?It's true, we probably spend more waking hours there than in any other room and we do a lot more there than practice the culinary arts.?For many, the space functions like a home command center.?Here's an inexpensive way to convert a kitchen corner into a handy nook for paying bills, surfing the net, organizing recipes or whatever.
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How to Tile Your Own Bathroom Floor
Tile is still one of the best choices for a bathroom floor. It''s highly water resistant and easily cleanable. Putting down a bathroom tile floor is a job I definitely put in the DIY category. That being said, there are a handful of tips and techniques that will help ensure you get professional-looking results. This article and video cover every step.
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Thought for Today: As the old saying goes, a person with one watch always knows what time it is; a person with two watches is never sure. -- Daniel J Levitin
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When It Comes to Demolition, This Tool is a Must-Have
Many home improvement projects require destruction before construction. I'm talking about demolition and a tool that has been designed with that one task in mind. Called the Self-Prying PRO-BAR, this monster of a demo tool pulls down framing, rips up flooring and even strips off siding. Sound like a tall order? Take a look, you'll see what I mean.
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How to Build an Outdoor Table and Planter Boxes
Why build an outdoor table when you can buy one? Well, for one thing, you''d probably be hard pressed to purchase a table of this quality.? Then, there''s the satisfaction that comes from crafting a piece of family furniture that everyone will enjoy for years to come.?
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How to Make Your Own Wood Filler
Commercial wood filler is readily available and certainly not all that expensive.? So why on earth would you bother making your own? Well, it could be that you're in the middle of a project and realize you've run out.? Or, you discover the contents of the can that's been sitting on the shelf for the past couple of year bears more resemblance to petrified wood than a pliable filler.? Perhaps, you just don't have the right color.? Whatever the reason, knowing how to make you own can be downright useful.
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Thought for Today: "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Winston S. Churchill
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Bring Warmth and Comfort to Your Home with a Vent-Free Gas Log Set
Who doesn't love sitting in front of a glowing fireplace? Maybe there is someone, somewhere but it's not me. I have both a traditional wood-burning fireplace and a ventless gas version. They both have their advantages, but when I want a fire quickly and without any hassle, there's nothing like a gas log set. Not only are gas log sets more efficient that conventional fireplaces, some of them turn on with the push of a button.
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This Smart Device Helped Solve the Mystery of an Overnight Ceiling Leak
Waking up one morning to a major water leak in the family room ceiling was bad enough; but not knowing where it came from made things even more frustrating.?Sometimes the source of water leaks is obvious; however, in this case it wasn't.?Try as I might I couldn't find or replicate the problem.?What's more, since I didn't want a repeat performance, the ceiling damage couldn't be repaired until the mystery was solved.?An inexpensive electronic moisture meter transformed me from a perplexed homeowner into a regular leak detective.
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A Hand-Held Inspection Camera Lets You See Into Otherwise Invisible Places
A video inspection camera, sometimes called a video borescope, is a miniature video camera and tiny light at one end of a flexible tube and a video display screen at the other. It allows you to literally see inside walls, heating ducts, plumbing drains and more. Professional level devices can cost thousands of dollars, but this model is available for a tiny fraction of that. Take a look and see it at work.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Pie Apples
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
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Thought for Today: A stockbroker urged me to buy a stock that would triple its value every year. I told him, 'At my age, I don't even buy green bananas.' - Claude Pepper
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Build a Double Duty Gardening Bench for Potting Plants and Growing Seedlings
If you like the idea of having freshly grown herbs and flowers all year long, then this is the project for you. Having an indoor garden, especially during the winter months, is a true joy. What more, the really nice thing about this bench is that it's multi-purpose.?In addition to nurturing young plants, its adjustable light source makes it ideal for growing herbs and small plants indoors, year round.?It?also makes a perfect potting bench for the spring and summer growing season.? Plus, it's a lot of fun to make.?
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Boost Curb Appeal with a Low Maintenance, Energy Efficient Front Door
At times, it seemed like our front door had a life of its own.?In the summer, it would swell and expand to the point that I had to apply inordinate amounts of brute force to get it open.?Finally, I decided to replace it.?The experts I spoke with recommended I consider a steel door - yep, that's right -- steel.?As a guy who loves wood, my first reaction was - no way.?But as I looked further into it, I discovered some interesting things:? steel doors don't expand and contract with the seasons and weather, they require very little maintenance, are energy efficient and, most of all, actually look convincingly like their wood counterparts.?Installation??It was quite straightforward, actually.?Check it out and you'll see what I mean.
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3 Extension Ladder Accessories You''ll Want to Know About
Ladders are ancient tools. They're depicted in a Mesolithic rock painting that is at least 10,000 years old. Over the millennia, the ladder has not changed all that much although the invention of the modern extension ladder greatly improved its versatility.?Here are three extension ladder accessories that take things even a step further. I think you'll appreciate knowing about them.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Spear Barn Summer
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
To see more of Fred's work,?CLICK HERE
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Thought for Today: "Home is where you can say anything you please, because nobody pays any attention to you anyway." - Joe Moore
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Taking the Mystery Out of Pocket Door Repairs
Maybe one of the things about pocket doors that makes them seem mysterious is that they do, after all, disappear from sight.?Much of the hardware is hidden from view which can leave one scratching one's head when the door sticks, bumps or gets jammed.?Well, let the mystery end here.?In this video article we go into a good bit of detail about how to remove an existing door, replace and upgrade the sliding hardware and put everything back together.? Even if you don't have a pocket door, I think you'll find this interesting.
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Create Impressive Crown Molding by Stacking Simpler, Less Expensive Shapes on Top of One Another
For some rooms, especially those with taller ceilings, crown molding at the top of walls needs to be rather sizeable in order look proportionally correct.?Not only are large crown molding profiles costly, they can be unwieldy to install.?One way to get the visual impact of larger moldings without the cost is to stack smaller, simpler designs on top of each other.?That's exactly the approach we took in this project.
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Removing Wallpaper Without a Struggle
If you''ve been living with unattractive wallpaper because you thought it was just too difficult to get off, well, wait no longer. Here''s a four-step process that will cause that wall covering to give up its grip, allowing it to be peeled off with no tiresome scraping.
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Thought for Today "Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." - Miles Kington
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A Clever Technique for Filling and Disguising Unwanted Holes in Ceramic Tile
If you've ever removed or relocated a bathroom fixture that was mounted on ceramic tile, you've no doubt run into this problem -- what to do about the old, unneeded holes??Here's an inexpensive technique for concealing those otherwise pesky blemishes that's simple, quick and yields quite satisfactory results.?Granted, you may have to do a bit of practicing, but the materials are very forgiving.
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How to Properly Hang a Chandelier, Ceiling Fan or Other Heavy Fixture
Many ceiling light boxes are not designed to carry the weight of a heavy light fixture or ceiling fan. In this project I'll show you how to install a weighty overhead fixture so that is secure and safe. It's all about having the right device.
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How to Apply Silicone Sealant and Get Perfectly Smooth Joints
Replacing dirty, moldy or cracking sealant around sinks, tubs and backsplashes with 100% silicone is, in my opinion, the best way to go. Applying silicone can be a tricky and sticky job but it doesn't have to be. By using these techniques, the job will be surprisingly easy and the results will look as though they were done by a pro.
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This Week''s Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Skating Party
Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty.
To see more of Fred's work,?CLICK HERE
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