Category: DIY

Five Things Every Handyman Needs

They say that a worker is only as good as his tools. While this is true, for the professional handyman there are other “tools” to keep in mind other than just hammers, nails, and pairs of pliers. And don’t forget the best tool of all: good customer service. Actual Tools Are Important None of this …

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4 Hazardous Careers You Should Think Twice Before Undertaking

Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions of your life. You need to make a living in order to support yourself and your family, so you need to make sure you are employed. Some occupations are safe, and some occupations can be very dangerous. Before you should a career, here are four …

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In Between Jobs? What to do with Your Equipment

Sometimes there are gaps in between jobs for skilled workers. As a painter, a painter may work continuously for two months then be without a job assignment for several weeks. During the time without a job assignment, workers need to store their equipment for reasons such as protection from weather damage, protection from thieves, easy …

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Simple tricks to beautify home garden

Are you looking for ways to beautify your garden? Here are few easy tips   A garden can never look pretty without the right type of flowers. You can choose flowers according to the theme. For instance, with a Victorian theme choose flowers which where famous during that time. Flowers that look good in garden …

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How To Install A Pegboard For Your Workshop

Installing a Peg Board Wouldn’t it be really great to walk into your garage or workshop and find just what you need in a matter of seconds? Talk to anyone who fixes things around the house. Invariably the conversation wends its way to organization of the workshop. Perhaps it is time to rectify that and …

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Three Home Repairs that Will Save Money in the Long Run

Home repairs can be expensive, and it’s normal for people to put them off in an effort to save money. While you can let a fading or stained carpet slide for a while, there are other home repairs that should be at the top of your list. Here are three important repairs that should be …

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Indoor Air Quality: Remove Major Pollutants in Your Home

Photo credit: FreeDigitalPhotos.net The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported in 1987 that poor indoor air quality is the fourth most common reason people acquire cancer. The EPA speaks of three types of ventilation and the importance of the air exchange rate. Ventilation exists from leaks around windows and doors, an open window or door, or …

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Three Unique Jobs That Haven’t Crossed Your Mind

Job seekers these days face many hurdles, including the high unemployment rate, fierce competition among applicants and low wages. These obstacles are often discussed by job counselors and examined by the mainstream news media, but there is yet another impediment that is seldom talked about: Saturation. Employment saturation occurs when too many people choose to …

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Eliminating That Pesky Burning Furnace Odor

  Photo Credit: FreeDigitalPhotos.net   There are a few reasons why there might be a smoky kind of odor emanating from your furnace. One may be the ventilation system taking it back to the house, instead of venting it outside. Another may be a warning that there are materials in the furnace itself that are …

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HVAC System Maintenance Is Very Important

Winter or summer, your HVAC system is the one item that uses more energy than all others in your home–and perhaps more than all others combined. Therefore, it’s important to keep it in good working condition. These systems are very intricate – there is a low pressure side and a high pressure side. There are …

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