Most people don't get excited reading about home improvements, yet Russ Ringsak from A Prairie Home Companion has a way of entertaining while writing about the topic. His description of being a carpenter's helper "... chain sawing, Bobcatting, shoveling, pick-axing, jack hammering, sledgehammering, …
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Seal a Deck to Protect the Wood
It's challenging to keep sealing your deck so it looks great forever but that's what protects the wood (decks, porches, fencing) from the elements. To avoid this chore, many homeowners are now building decks from the new composites which might get dirty but don't show the wear and tear like a poorly …
Repair or Replace that Toilet? Door?
Home repairs can be confusing when you're not familiar with choices in design and material or how much things cost to buy, operate and repair. Today's consumer economy has driven us to buy and dispose of almost everything we own. Many products are designed to break like the toilets you buy at the …
Picking Your Fence Style
You're planning to add a fence to your backyard. You don't care for vinyl and you're trying to decide between wood and wrought iron but you're not really sure how to make the decision. Before you decide on a fence material, consider which fence styles meet your requirements, i.e. you'll need a …
Bathroom Basics: Space, Function & Design
Bathroom design starts with a blueprint or floor plan. You need to layout where key features like the sinks, toilet, bathtub and/or shower will go, with enough space for doors to open and people to access everything safely. In new home construction, careful consideration is also given to which walls …
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Green Products for Your Bathroom
Green bathrooms are environmentally friendly, which means they're more than a green towel or green paint on the walls. Green bathrooms mean using products that are environmentally friendly, and also enhance your personal health and safety. Green bathrooms use: Natural products for personal …
