Category archive for ‘D.I.Y.’ 
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Winter Wake Up for Your Basement
1/21/09A few years ago you finished your basement. You put in all the hard work to make it a perfect retreat and lounge. But you haven’t done a thing with it since. So often, people finish their basements and then forget about any upkeep.
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How to Make Concrete & Concrete Blocks
1/20/09The recipe for making concrete is very simple. The ingredients are Portland cement, sand, gravel and water. Sand and gravel are referred to as aggregates. Sometimes other aggregates such as crushed stone or cinders are used. When Portland cement is mixed with water a chemical reaction takes place which makes the cement harden. In doing [...]
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Your Options on Concrete Slab Repair
1/06/09Concrete has to be the most versatile building substance available. You can use it for floors or decks, you can build walls, you can mold it, shape it, even grind and polish it. But when it does start to show its age, it may also be expensive to fix or replace. If at all possible, it’s cheaper to simply repair the existing slab.
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Garage Transformation
11/11/08A cluttered garage becomes an elegant but kid-friendly family room.
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Carpet Tile Ideas
11/04/08Keep a high traffic floor evergreen using replaceable carpet tiles.
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Build Your Own Mid-Century Birdhouse
8/27/08Here’s an interesting and easy little do-it-yourself birdhouse project to help our fine-feathered friends dwell in style in their own handsome, mid-century home.
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Build a Redwood Fence In Five Easy Steps
8/14/08Fences are built for many reasons. Fences keep children or animals in the yard and define property lines. Fences also provide security and privacy, and complement other backyard amenities, like pools, spas and decks.
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Wooden Window Blinds As Part of a Home Improvement Project
1/04/08Wooden window blinds provide a great solution for a window treatment as part of a home improvement project. They offer a relatively inexpensive way of giving a room a real feel of luxury and warmth. They also bring a touch of nature to the inside of the home. Wooden venetian blinds are probably the most [...]
