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- Build a Workbench for $20
Hammerzone has a great build-it-yourself workbench that can be made for under $20 and will be as sturdy as any bench you'll find. You may want to check out the more detailed version of this project...
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Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:05:48 -0500
- The Ultimate House Flip
We're talking literally! Check out this house built upside down by a Polish businessman located in the village of Szymbark. Apparently he meant it to have symbolic political message but whatever his...
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Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:15:13 -0500
- Maximize the Profits from Your Yard Sale
If you are taking the time and energy to have a yard sale why not maximize your profits. There's much more you can do than hang a sign to get folks to stop in as well as make a purchase. These tips...
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Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:56:35 -0500
- Study Up on Your Home's History
All home's have a history, albeit some more interesting than others. There are a few ways to research your home's past starting with your neighbors (preferably the older residents) who may have known...
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Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:24:42 -0500
- A Compilation of Green Building Videos
Jetson Green has built a Green Building video player that combines their favorite green videos from YouTube. You can watch all 17 in a row and let them know if you like the player and they'll...
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Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:33:55 -0500
- Techniques for Cleaning Tile Grout
We've found that oxygen bleach and water work great for cleaning tile grout but to thoroughly clean your tile you'll need to take the time to remove the top layer of old grout then re-apply new...
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Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:16:41 -0500
- Top 10 Virtual Room Planning Tools
Home design and decorating websites continue the race to build the ultimate virtual room designer. In choosing our top 10 we looked for ease of use, number of choices, and bottom line how well the...
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Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:18:50 -0500
- Columns, Corbels, and Cupolas
The wealth of architectural products online is staggering. You no longer need to sift through obscure magazines or your local salvage shop to nab those hard to find pieces. A couple of our favorites...
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Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:10:33 -0500
- Workshop Safety Recommendations
When planning and building your workshop, take into account these safety recommendations that provide more than an ounce of prevention.
1. Smoke Detector: A must-have not only for your workshop but...
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Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:13:21 -0500
- Firepit Fanatics
Firepits bring an instant sense of community to any outdoor area. Maybe its our primitive impulse to sit around an open flame and take refuge in it's warmth and safety, or we may just seek an excuse...
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Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:28:43 -0500
- Disappearing Door Knob
A security and design feature in doorknob technology. Can we expect to see these anytime soon?
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Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:28:07 -0500
- Appliance Repair Help
We've come across the Repair Clinic, an online resource for repairing your home appliances. They state "Ask our RepairGuru® your repair question. Let our PartDetective® show the part photo, pricing...
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:10:58 -0500
- Slip into some Floor Dusters
The Floor Genie is an example of function over fashion, similar to Crocs. Cleaning your floors doesn't get any easier than this.
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:59:16 -0500
- New Home Nightmares...Shared Online
The joy of owning and living in a new home has quickly turned to despair for some unfortunate buyers. These homeowners weren't fooled into buying lemons from local builders but instead chose larger...
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Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:08:20 -0500
- Every Step for a New Home Construction
Home repair, remodeling, and renovation are heavily covered by this site but if you are interested in how a single-family home is constructed from beginning to end, HowStuffWorks has an interesting...
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Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:30:25 -0500