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94How To Build a Free-Standing Deck
How to build a small deck--a very elementary guide to the materials and methods needed.
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94How to Build Wooden Steps, Landing, or Deck
Here's how we did a new deck with steps on one side: 1) Measure the area, and draw out what you want to build. Tools: Graph paper, pencil, tape measure, laser level if available. Details: - Read all the steps first, then plan things out. -...
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93National Property Preservation Companies
Before a inspection can be done on a foreclosure or REO it must be determined if the residence is occupied or vacant, the simplest way to do this is by a drive-by inspection where a mailer or door hanger is left on the property. Once this happens...
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90Putting a Roof on Your House - You Can Do It Yourself
We just completed what I think is the ultimate "do it yourself" project, reroofing our house. By "we", you realize I really mean my husband right? In actuality it was my husband, father, brother and brother-in-law. But between those four men they...
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91Homemade Cleaning Solutions- How to clean marble
Cleaning solutions for Marble Kitchens, Floors and Bathrooms. Marble is a beautiful stone that enhances the look of many kitchens, bathrooms and is even used on floors. But one of the most common misperceptions of marble is that as a stone it is...
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91Backyard Renovations - How To Build A Patio
Create a beautiful and sturdy brick patio using bricks or pavers; improve your yard with a new brick/paver patio; how to build a brick or paver patio
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91How to lay tile
Though it is one of many home improvement projects that may seem daunting, laying tile is not impossible or even very difficult. It just takes time and patience. You should be excited about it because, though it may cost a lot of money, you can redesign your kitchen, bathroom and/or other areas of the home and recreate it. You can choose from ceramic, stone, vinyl or even glass tile to touch up old jobs and maybe add a new mood to the room. On this HubPage you’ll find instructions on ins
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90Removing Carpet
I have removed many miles of carpet in my life. I was a flooring installer for a fifteen years and and honed this labor to a minimum. There are not many situations I haven't tackled involving a flooring...
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89Why Wood Expansion Gaps are Necessary when you are Installing Hardwood Floors and flooring
What is an expansion gap and is it really necessary to leave the recommended 3/4" gaps around the perimeter of the room to protect against hardwood floor expansion? First of all, an expansion gap is nothing more than a space that is left between...
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90Is Buying a Home Better than Renting?
Is it better to buy a house or rent? If you can afford the down payment, consider the advantages of home ownership.
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