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03/19/2010 07:17 PM
Make Life Easier with Little Effort
With busy schedules and lives constantly on the go, it’s easy to be forgetful. But in today’s connected world, with a little help from technology, it is possible to accomplish what you need to with barely a second thought.
There are a number of techno-gadgets that you can “set and forget” — from a self-soap-dispensing dishwasher [...]
03/19/2010 07:17 PM
Adding deck lights a simple way to enhance outdoor living
As summer rolls in and guests show up, the benefit of having outdoor living space for relaxing and entertaining becomes readily apparent. Homeowners love having extra space where they can hang out, and outdoor environments are a huge plus for those trying to sell or rent out a home.
Overall home improvement project budgets are shrinking [...]
03/19/2010 07:17 PM
Expert home-remodel tips help baby boomers live in comfort
There are 78.2 million baby boomers according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are one of them, born between 1946 and 1964, you might soon look at your house with a new perspective.
“The bones begin to creek a little more as you age — things that don’t happen when you are younger,” says Morris [...]
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03/14/2010 03:08 AM
Repairing Drywall
A hole in your drywall is never fun, although it may have been caused by fun. Maybe it was from a wild party or maybe someone was making an emphatic "point."
Anyway you look at it (or through it), a hole is a hole and needs to get fixed.
Fortunately there are a few tricks I can show you in How to Repair a Large Hole in Drywall.
For smaller holes caused by doorknobs, kids, toys and other elements of home life there is the tutorial Repairing a Small Hole in Drywall
Don't have holes but just dents, popped nails or drywall tape? Then Tips for Repairing Drywall is the tutorial you need.
And after the repair, you'll have to paint the wall so take a read through Repairing Textured Walls and How to Paint a Room.
Repairing Drywall originally appeared on About.com Home Repair on Sunday, March 14th, 2010 at 09:08:46.
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03/06/2010 06:14 AM
Geez...Water Heater on the Fritz?
If your water heater is on the fritz and you're not sure what to do, then Troubleshooting a Tank Type Water Heater is what you want to read. From problems such as not enough hot water to a leaking water heater, it's covered.
Hot water virtually on-demand is a luxury we've come to take for granted. But like anything else, it takes energy to run. So in the tutorial Water Heater Tips for Saving Energy and Operating Costs I'll explain how to easily save water, energy and money in your monthly utility bills.
And when it's time to replace that old water heater with a nice new, energy efficient unit, you'll just love it. And it's really not that hard to do. In the tutorial Replacing a Water Heater I'll walk you through the process, step-by-step. Doesn't matter if it's a gas or electric water heater. I'll show you how.
Geez...Water Heater on the Fritz? originally appeared on About.com Home Repair on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 13:14:58.
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02/27/2010 02:21 PM
Avoid a Fire Hazard: Clean Your Dryer Exhaust Duct
This blog is going to describe a simple, cheap maintenance task that could save you from a house fire.
Do you know what do you probably have in your home or apartment that is annually responsible for around 15,000 fires, 20 deaths, over 300 injuries and more than $80 million in property damage?!
Answer: Your clothes dryer.
And if you have an electric clothes dryer, did you know the chance of fire is 250% greater than if you have a gas dryer?
Yep, I found those stats from a 1999 report developed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shocking also. Well the good news is that the fires were not due to anything inherently dangerous about the dryer as an appliance, but more so the lack of proper maintenance by the user. As it turns out the fire originated most frequently from two places: the dryer venting and the lint trap.
It bothers me when I find out after the fact that I was supposed to do maintenance on something that I did not know I was supposed to do. Don't think you are alone in being surprised in what I'm going to tell you. There is probably an unbelievable amount of dangerous lint lining the walls of your dryer ducting and inside your dryer right now that you need to clean out. It does not matter that you regularly clean out the lint filter in your dryer, "lint happens." Loads of clothes taking longer and longer to dry is a classic sign of lint build-up.
In this detailed and photo intensive tutorial called Dryer Vent Cleaning, I will show you what is probably lurking in your dryer venting and how to get rid of the lint which causes the fire risk in your home. You're my reader and I want you safe, so please read this tutorial and spend a few hours and $15 to make your home safe.
Avoid a Fire Hazard: Clean Your Dryer Exhaust Duct originally appeared on About.com Home Repair on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 21:21:01.
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02/21/2010 03:03 AM
MacGyver Approved Sink Clog Repair
The ways of MacGyver have long been known to be some of the most coveted repair knowledge in the world of Home Repair. Now I'll share with you the proven technique used by MacGyver himself in clearing a clogged sink drain.
Yes, there is duct tape involved. What MacGyver repair would not use duct tape? Duct tape, the unsung hero of home repair, has been much maligned but is a trusted friend and loved by true, hammer totin' weekend warriors.
So how does Duct Tape lend a hand in clearing a sink clog? Well read the tutorial How to Unclog a Sink and find out!
Itching for Spring? Here are some great projects to consider...
Nothing Says Spring like a Garage Sale
For those of you looking to get rid of all that extra stuff stored in your attic, why not organize a spring garage sale? Not only does it feel great to lighten your household load, but it can bring in a little extra cash.
Should You Build Your Own Fence?
In springtime, many homeowners' thoughts turn toward backyard renovations such as fence-building. If you can't stand the idea of spending these glorious days digging post holes, consider calling a fence company to ease your pain.
MacGyver Approved Sink Clog Repair originally appeared on About.com Home Repair on Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 10:03:08.
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02/13/2010 06:34 AM
Control Your Home's Thermostat from the Internet or your iPhone!
Imagine. You left you home for your 1 week vacation 4 hours ago and just realized you left the thermostat set too high. Or, your vacation home's furnace pilot light failed and the temperature in the home is near freezing. Your pipes will burst by morning and you'll never know about the flood in your home until it's too late.
These scenarios and many more were very real problems for homeowners until the advent of this latest thermostatic wonder, the IP thermostat. IP stands for Internet Protocol, a computer's numeric address on the Internet. With an IP thermostat you can access and control your thermostat from any computer with an Internet connection or in some cases such as with the IP Thermostat made by Proliphix, you can even control your furnace thermostat from your iPhone or iPod Touch!
The IP thermostat can email you when the temperature in your home drops to a preset low or high setting, alerting you to a "freezing" potential early enough for you to take remedial action. Forgot to adjust you heating or cooling setting when you left? No problem, just jump on the internet or your iPhone and make your adjustments remotely.
So take a read of the tutorial product overview of the Proliphix NT10e and consider this little marvel for increased energy savings and user control.
Control Your Home's Thermostat from the Internet or your iPhone! originally appeared on About.com Home Repair on Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at 13:34:51.
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