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Steps for Repairing a Scratched Wood Floor

Many people think that they have to hire a professional to clean up a hardwood floor that's become marred with scratches. While it's certainly true that there are professionals out there who can be of great...

4 comments    home cleaning floor
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Is Bamboo a Sustainable Building Material?

Bamboo flooring has gained considerable attention in sustainable design because it is a hardy, durable product from a renewable resource which helps deter harvesting of old-growth forests for wood products. However, production of bamboo flooring has social impacts on labor, requires transit energy, contains little to no recycled material, can negatively impact ecosystems and can have a negative affect on indoor air quality.

2 comments    home house construction
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Solar Home Floor Plans

With energy prices rising monthly, the era of cheap oil coming to a close, and the planet suffering from our addiction to heavily polluting fossil fuels, isn't it time that you seriously looked for...

0 comments    home science solar power
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How to Install Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood flooring must be installed over a sub floor of at least 3/4 inch plywood, Advantech sub floor, or 1x12 sub flooring. Particle board and chipboard;(OSB), are not approved sub floors for installing...

8 comments    advice home how
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Free Floor Plans and Architectural Plans

Let's say your dreaming about your future home or business. You are aware of the general size and needs of the occupants but aren't quite sure of the thousands of options available how to use space to it's...

0 comments    home tips real estate
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Do It Yourself Tiling Projects

Linoleum is definitely out and tile is definitely "in" with regards to home décor. Even if you aren't buying a new house, you can easily upgrade your old flooring yourself, even if you don't have a lot of...

2 comments    how to home do it yourself
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Passive Solar Home Plans

With the price of non-renewable, "easy" energy from sources such as coal and oil soaring, the environment suffering from our addiction to these energy sources, and an uncertain future for our planet Earth, it...

12 comments    technology home solar
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Radiant Floor Heating- Can You Install This Yourself?

I am sure many have wondered whether or not radiant floor heating is something a homeowner can install themselves. The answer is a qualified yes. If you have no real background in home improvement projects...

0 comments    home do it yourself hot water
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Floor Safes Provide Maximum Security

The floor safe is a fairly inexpensive way to provide maximum security for your valuables and this article explains why.

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Garage Floor Mats

With many options to chose from, there are many ways to protect your garage floor. In today's economy, protecting your assets has become more important than ever. Floor mats have proven to be not only the...

0 comments    advice family home
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