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Hydronic vs Forced Air Heating and Cooling - dated: April 15, 2004 - author: Daniel Gipe - Hydronic, or hot water, heating has been standard for years in many parts of the U.S. It is seeing a surge in popularity at present, mainly because of the increasing use of radiant floor heating, which is known for providing even, comfortable heat. Yet contrary to popular belief, not every home in the free world needs hydronic heat to achieve this level of comfort. click here for full text.
Carpet Tips: Make Your Carpet Last Longer - dated: April 12, 2004 - author: ThriftyFun.com - In this article we outline some tips to help you get more life out of your carpet. 1. Rearrange Your Furniture. It is good to move your furniture from time to time to change the traffic pattern in your house. Your carpet is worn down faster where people walk. click here for full text.
Essential Tools For Home Improvement - dated: January 18, 2004 - author: News Canada - While the home may be a family's castle and an escape from today's hectic world, it's probably not perfect. Decorating styles change. There are pictures to hang and shelves to install. Things break. It's too pressing to ignore, but too minor to engage a professional. The question becomes one of where to begin. click here for full text.
How To Conduct A Home Inventory - dated: April 10, 2004 - author: Kevin Sparks - *Quick Quiz* Name the brand and model of the television(s) in your house or apartment. How much did your computer cost, and where did you purchase it? What is the serial number on your camera? Could you answer those questions without looking? click here for full text.
Make Your Hardwood Floors Shine - dated: March 25, 2004 - author: Craig A. Mouldey - You have just installed hardwood flooring in your home. Now what? How do you keep your hardwood floors clean and shiny? Read the following Q&A in which two hardwood floor owners are asking just that. Q: "I was reading your site and saw that one should not use oil based cleaners. Why? click here for full text.
In The Mood - dated: March 30, 2004 - author: Laurence James - Traditionally, spring is the time when many of us think about redecorating or remodelling a room in our home and we begin skimming through glossy magazines, or visiting showrooms for ideas. The results always look stunning, but how do you replicate ‘that’ look in your own home when your rooms are probably a fraction of the size of those featured in home interior publications? Even if you had the time, energy and resources to purchase exactly the same products that appear in a beautifully prepared photograph or showroom, somehow they never seem to look the same in your own home. click here for full text.
Use Shelves And Storage Units To Conquer All That Stuff! - dated: January 18, 2004 - author: News Canada - Stuff! Stuff! Stuff everywhere! The clutter starts to overwhelm. However, life can by simplified and clutter tamed with a few organizational hints and a good shelving or storage system. click here for full text.
How To Select Scraped//Distressed Hardwood Flooring - dated: November 21, 2003 - author: Doug Bolton - Hand-scraped and Distressed hardwood floors are becoming a popular choice in today’s upscale homes and commercial buildings. These floors are a newer trend but are rooted in history. Before today’s modern sanding methods, floors were hand scraped on site to make the floors flat. Today’s hand scraping is done to add texture, richness and uniqueness. click here for full text.
Adding Texture To Your Floors Adds Texture To Room - dated: January 18, 2004 - author: News Canada - Texture is key in flooring as well. The Perspective 4 plank line of floors features bevelled edges along both the width and the length of planks. click here for full text.
Tearing Down the House - dated: August 6, 2003 - author: David Leonhardt - Last year, we bought this big ol' 1887 house. We are just now coming to grips with the magnitude of the "upgrades" planned. click here for full text.
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