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How To: Convert Your Dresser Mirror to an Elegant Flat Screen Frame

Well, this poor dresser mirror had not been used in our previous home for 4 years because there was not an appropriate wall to place both the dresser and mirror together. And honestly I never missed it since all of our closets were in the master bath, and larger bathroom mirrors did the job. However

Ways To Hang A Door

A door is one of the most important part of a house. It provides both an visual and functional purpose for the home. If it happens that you ever need to set up a new ...

Custom Covert Surveillance Ideas

Looking for the perfect hidden spy gadget for your home or business? Can't seem to find a good pre-made fit for your application? With the mini security cameras available in the marketplace and a little ingenuity; why not make your own covert camera?

Build a DIY Home Residential Wind Turbine

The cost to set up a renewable energy source from the sun or wind can be very expensive if you get the installation from a company. You may have to spend more than $3,000 just to draw enough energy fr

Dyson VS Shark Here Is A Review

Anyone who knows anything about vacuum cleaners is familiar with the top names in the business llike Kirby and Dyson. These vacuum cleaner manufacturers guarantee their vacuum cleaners to be lightweig

Is Using a Shed Kit a Good Idea As One Makes Plans for Shed Building?

We live in an increasingly complex world and often it seems that it is to our advantage to make things as simple as possible. So I begin with this basic question: When making plans for shed building in your backyard, is it best to use a pre-fabricated shed building or building the shed from scratch?

Solar Panels - Self Installation Versus Professional Installation

Installing your solar panels is not a difficult task, so you may be considering buying your panels and installing them yourself in order to save money. In this article I am going to take a look at the advantages of both professional solar installation and doing it yourself.

Lion and Victorian Themed Door Knockers

Adding a door knocker to your home is a wonderful and simple way to increase the elegance of your front door. The front door is not only the main entrance for most homes (or businesses), it is also se

5 Common Sense Wood Burning Stove Tips

A wood burning stove can be a terrific way to heat your home and save on fuel costs during a harsh winter. The following are some common sense wood burning stove tips to help keep your home warm, cozy

Solar Panels Cost…There Is A Cheaper Way.

Rising power bills, impending recessions and a greater focus on climate change and global warming has led many people to consider alternative, renewable, power sources. Solar power has long been considered one of the most ...

Alternative Energy for the Home

If you want to lower the cost of your electricity bills, you have only a few options, but one of the very best is to find alternative energy for the home. This sounds like a ...

DIY Timber Flooring Project - Counting Down The Top Tips!

When it comes to installing your new timber floor, there are two types you will need to decide on. Harwood flooring comes as either 1/ Unfinished 2/ Pre-finished. For a less labor-intensive install many people ...

How To Improve Battery Life Easily

After a certain period of time in use all batteries will eventually fail. If however they fail ahead of time that usually is a major annoyance for people. In the following I will explain some simple techniques to improve battery life.

The Smart Approach to Starting Home Projects

Starting a new home project? Confused about where to start?Starting a new home project can be overwhelming, but the good news is, if you have a well-laid plan, your project is sure to go much smoother. Read on for tips on how to get that home project you've been putting off started.