Some people prefer the good old sheen and hardness of a wooden floor. It’s classy, it’s hard, and it’s wood. So if the thought of ripping off carpets and have your floors sanded to get that down to that hardwood crossed your mind, then you should also consider one other thing - maintenance.
Here are [...]

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One of the most loaded parts of your home in terms of number of appliances is your kitchen. You’ve got choppers, dicers, juicers, blenders, dishwashers, mixers, stoves, microwave ovens and other watchamacallits. But haven’t you had the experience of just using one for a few times and then poof! It’s dead, leaving you wondering [...]

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Okay, this may be mundane topic but a lot of you may not know one or two things about garbage bags (also called “bin bags,” “bin liners,” “trash bags,” or “can liners”. If you’ve been tasked to “Take the garbage out!” you probably know the importance of getting a good garbage bag. Not just [...]

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For some hobbyists and DIYers out there, one material that you’ve probably tried using is spray paint. I’ve had my share of boo-boos when using a can of spray paint that ever since then I’ve always paid attention to the nitty gritty details.
Now this how-to covers the most common of instructions using a can [...]

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Now, being the resident handyman at home, I’ve always made it am point to keep my tools away from women. I was a hobbyist ever since I was in high school and I got a collection of tools even back then. I remember there was a time when my mom used my power drill [...]

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I know some people who like to keep potted cacti. They’re cute and it doesn’t take much to have them around the house or the apartment. Here are some tips on taking care of your potted cacti.
Water
You may think that cacti are robust plants since they can live , right? But potted cacti are [...]

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There’s this supposedly Golden Rule of the Toolbox. You only need two tools in your toolbox:
Duct tape to stick, WD-40 to unstick.
I personally have a wide assortment of tools for sticking I have an assortment of adhesive tapes and glues. As far as glues go, my favorite is super glue.
I used to work with [...]

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Here’s a must read for you dog and cat owners out there. ‘Cause no matter how cute and cuddly your pets may be, there are times when their animal instincts just come out. It might be just because they got scared or felt threatened but the fact is they bite. Getting bit is no [...]

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Over the years, consumer electronics manufacturers have made advances in providing the best theater experience for homebodies. Enter the home theater system (HTS). Widescreen display. Loud booming high-definition surround speakers. High-definition video. Mmm… Delectable.
If you’ve been saving up and finally have the cash to invest in your own HTS. Here’s a quick guide to [...]

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I once rummaged through my old guitar accessories and found my old Washburn leather guitar strap. It was still in a good enough condition to keep for future use but I noticed that it was cracking in some places. I needed to remedy those quick or at least prevent the whole thing from cracking [...]

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With the overlapping functions of devices today, I don’t find myself wondering why I use my mobile phone as my alarm clock. Sure, my brain may get fried sleeping beside radio waves but what I like about using my phone is that I can customize the alarm sound.
Why? Because if I have a choice [...]

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At least once a year, most households on North America are faced with the unenviable taks of dealing with raking leaves. Lifehacker has a lively discussion about the best ways to rake leaves. Here are my favourite tips and take-outs from the article:
Tip #1 - Rake in straight lines: That serves as [...]

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Ah, the Christmas season is upon us.  It’s a time to be picking out the perfect gifts for the occasion, getting beautiful cards to send to our friends, and get into the mood of giving and sharing.
What better way to get your household into the Christmas mood, than to pick out a nice tree?
Get the [...]

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I’m not a greenthumb.
I’ve been struggling with keeping plants for as long as I can remember. Now if this sounds familiar to you, and you don’t have time to look after your plants, here are some that will apparently last TWO whole weeks between waterings.
Dracaena deremensis ‘Warneckii’. Native to tropical Africa, this palmlike plant [...]

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As energy bills continue to rise, where can we turn to save some money? Here are 20 tips from Consumer Reports that should help you.

Wash clothes in cold water
Hang your clothes up
Don’t overdry your laundry
Let the dishwasher do the work
Put your PC to sleep
Turn down the heat in the winter, and turn down the [...]

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