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17 Feb 09 |
Do-It-Yourself Taking a Realistic View How much can you realistically achieve given other demands on your time? We take a practical look at DIY work. How much can you do? Many people are capable of carrying out repairs and maintenance work on their homes, including redecorating,
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15 Jul 08 |
Building a New Home - Step by Step Step 1 - Choose a section Consider the location and value of prospective sections. Research the title and council files, checking for any legal restrictions on use of the section. Decide whether you need a professional valuation and/or survey. Get
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23 Jul 08 |
You've stared at the bare spot above the couch for one too many years. Until you find art you can commit to — or in place of it — try a quick, inexpensive, attractive, and changeable-with-your-mood alternative: a framed piece of fabric. You'll need a staple gun, a stretched
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23 Jul 08 |
Do you long for a casual style room that is homey, warm, comfortable, and inviting? Who doesn't want to be comfortable in their own home? If you want to put together a casual style room, learn the basic elements that combine to create a truly casual room. For starters,
By Coral Nafie, About.com
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06 Oct 08 |
There are numerous reasons for people to build a deck and some of those reasons may not have occurred to you because they seem so obvious. Still other reasons may not have even crossed your mind because you haven’t thought that far ahead. You should carefully consider the reasons for
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07 Oct 08 |
Pipes & guttering Maintenance will help prevent damage from burst pipes or blocked gutters. Noisy water pipes There are three common types of noise water pipes can make: Whistling Due to water passing through pipes quickly or through taps that are too small. Tight bends in pipe direction could
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07 Oct 08 |
Combating dampness A damp home is hard to heat and can make you and your children sick. Damp homes are associated with increased numbers of doctor’s visits for respiratory problems such as asthma. Dampness encourages mould and mildew which can also harm your health. Damp homes also deteriorate
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