Archive for July, 2010

Setting Up a Temporary Kitchen

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Remodeling a kitchen is a huge and exciting project. Putting together a temporary kitchen helps homeowners tolerate the mess until the project is done.

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What Size Septic Tank To Install

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Purchasing the proper size septic tank is a major decision. Too small and you waste money on cleaning. Too large and you waste money on the tank.

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How Often To Clean Out Your Septic Tank

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
A properly working septic system is very nearly maintenance free. The only primary maintenace is the occasional pumping of the tank itself.

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Septic Tank/System Regulations

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Septic systems are used in rural areas where municipal sewer systems are not available. These systems are regulated by state agencies and there are certain

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Basic Layouts for Kitchen Cabinets, Appliances, and Plumbing

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
During a kitchen remodeling project, architectural design is critical. There are 4 popular layout styles that use the work triangle concept.

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Composite Decking vs. Wood Decking: Best Bang for Your Buck

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Things to consider when deciding what decking material to use when building a deck include budget and the amount of maintenance required.

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Cheap, Simple Upgrades Increase Home’s Value

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Increase a home’s value to put it on the market for sale or for personal enjoyment with these cheap and simple home upgrade ideas.

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Preparing a Fireplace for Solid Fuel

Monday, July 19th, 2010
More fireplaces are being opened up to recapture the focal feature of a real fire. By using the right specifications, this can be enjoyed for many years.

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Eliminate Pet Odor and Defy Stain Residue From Cat or Dog Urine

Monday, July 19th, 2010
A pet odor eliminator is a simple purchase that many aren’t aware of. Eliminate pet odors with a smell remover found on the shelf of many paint stores.

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How to Stop a Home Improvement Project Being Blown off Course

Sunday, July 18th, 2010
For a home improvement project the project risk management methods used by professionals can help anticipate the unexpected. So what are these methods?

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