DIY Termite Inspection – How To Detect Termites Around Your Home
Before talking about a DIY termite inspection, let’s talk just a bit about what it is we’re looking to find. Anyway, it’s always a good idea to know your enemy..What Are Termites?Termites are small burrowing insects that eat wood and pulp. They get nutrition from cellulose found inside of dead trees and plants. They also […]
Keep Reading..Exterior Door Installation: How To Install A Prehung Door
This article is the last of a three part series on staining, finishing and installing an unfinished, pre-hung wood door. The first article, “How To Stain and Finish A Wood Door” covers choosing the right door for your application, unpacking it and staining it in preparation for replacing an old door. In the second article, I covered […]
Keep Reading..Exterior Door Installation: Preparing The Doorway For A New Door
Here’s my second article in my “Exterior Door Installation” series. You can see my article just prior to this one on How To Stain And Finish A Wood Door for pictures and description of the work I did on the new, unfinished wood door for this project before preparing the doorway. Be sure and check out the […]
Keep Reading..Exterior Door Installation: How To Stain (and Finish) A Wood Door
Recently I won a bid to install a new rear entry door on an older home. The homeowner loved the old wood door she already had, but it had so many problems, it was impractical to try and repair it. It needed a new threshold, an entirely new jamb, and the original installer had cut […]
Keep Reading..Outdoor Christmas Decorating Ideas
Quick NavigationCreate Your Winter Wonderland With These Outdoor Christmas Decorating Ideas!Tradition Meets Today’s Christmas Lighting StandardsChristmas Accessories – Decorating With Lighted InflatablesSubtle Decorations Can Help You Stand Out ..Develop Your Outdoor Decorating Plan..then Execute it.Don’t Forget The DetailsSynchronized Christmas Lighting DisplaysIn Conclusion…Snowmen, nativity scenes, Santa and his reindeer, stockings, snowflakes, candy canes, wreaths, inflatable characters, […]
Keep Reading..DIY Appliance Installation: Things To Consider
Armed with the right knowledge and tools, you could save hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars by performing your own appliance installation. Having the wherewithal to just do it, many installs can be done by the average homeowner. Let’s explore various appliance installations and the things you’ll need for the job. We’ll also look at […]
Keep Reading..Curb Address Painting Done Right
You can get everything you need for simple black and white curb address numbers at your local home improvement store for under $30, along with a few things you probably have around the house. There are more complex designs you can do too, and we’ll explore some of them as well in this curb number […]
Keep Reading..7 Simple Ways To Conserve Energy This Year
With rising energy costs ballooning our bills month after month, figuring out ways to conserve energy is on everyone’s mind. Recent heat waves haven’t helped and the Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a colder than normal winter for the southwest this year. With a little upgrading and maintenance, your systems can hum and purr, saving you money […]
Keep Reading..Choosing The Best Indoor Ceiling Star Scape
Having a room with stars on the ceiling used to conjure images of nurseries and kid’s rooms, but not any more! High end ceiling murals, fiber optics, star scapes and glow in the dark ceiling stars have transitioned to front and center decor applications in media rooms, lounges, bedrooms and spas everywhere. In this article, […]
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