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Kid's Gardening Tools Will Put The Little Gardeners on the Right Path!
By Durand Demlow · 11 years ago
As gardeners, we all know that the right tools are important for growing the best produce. Yet, many of us either have our children use our tools or buy them little plastic garden toy tools ...
The Smart Way to Buy Used Power Tools For Your DIY Projects!
By Durand Demlow · 12 years ago
Power tools are expensive today and DIY homeowners need them to effectively work on remodeling, landscaping and maintenance projects around their home. But, rather than breaking the bank on new ones, why not purchase "pre-owned" ...
Outdoor Kitchen Ideas To Make Entertaining Something to Talk About!
By Durand Demlow · 12 years ago
If you entertain often, you should really consider an outdoor kitchen. Ideas are all over the place and are offered in simple grill-and-counter space units to elaborate full built-in "second kitchens!" Prices, of course, range ...
To Get Top Dollar, Remodeling to "Sell My House Myself" Goes Beyond Staging!
By Durand Demlow · 12 years ago
Preparing a house to sell, especially to "sell my house myself," is something lots of people are thinking these days. But what, beyond staging can you do? Well, if you're willing to put in some ...
Learn How to Do Plumbing Yourself and Save a Bunch of Money!
By Durand Demlow · 12 years ago
A few basic tips on how to do plumbing yourself and make fixes on the three major types of problems—leaks, clogs and drips—can save you a ton of money over the life of your home. ...
A Few Kitchen Remodel Tips Could Save You Lots of Time and Money!
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
Thinking about the financial aspects of your kitchen remodeling project before you start spending money is not only wise, but necessary! You do not want to get half way into it and discover you may ...
Home Staging Ideas Are No Longer Options You Can Afford To Neglect
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
Good home staging ideas are important if you want to sell your home for the best price and in the shortest time period. In fact, home staging has become so commonplace in the real estate ...
Interior Decorating Ideas You Can Do—and Afford—This Winter Season
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
Times are tough. Many of us have to really cut back on our spending this year! Does that mean we'll have to give up on the idea of a remodel or any interior decorating ideas? ...
Are Power Tools For Women Really Any Different?
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
Actually, the phrase "power tools for women" is itself new. I remember going into a Home Depot a few years ago and seeing screwdrivers in designer colored handles and thinking "who'd show up on the ...
Do a Personal Power Tools Review to See What You Need
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
If you're a homeowner, you know how important it is to do certain repair or remodel projects around your home yourself. Not only does that save you money, but assures that these jobs get done ...
Is a Green Bathroom Remodel in Your Future? Its Easier Than You Think!
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
If you're planning a bathroom remodel in the near future, why not explore the new products and materials designed and produced to save money and save the environment? No longer in the expensive category of ...
What Does "My Decorating Style" Mean? Here Are a Few Tips to Help You Answer That Question
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
My decorating style. Most people use that phrase without giving it much thought. Its as if each individual had a unique way of expressing their tastes and aesthetics, and have found and combined items which ...
How to Stretch Your Small Bathroom! Remodeling to Create The Illusion of Space.
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
Going into a small bathroom remodeling project usually means a lot of work and a lot of money. And, if you're like most folks, you want your bathroom remodeling ideas and efforts to produce some ...
Feng Shui Beginners Tips ... Remodel For Harmony
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
Feng Shui has just recently come to the forefront in the DIY home remodeling and decorating world. Do-it-yourself homeowners are learning about and implementing concepts from Feng Shui accordingly. As the economy experiences more problems ...
Free Landscape Design Tips for Fall Planting and Mulching!
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
Fall has always been known as the time to seed or re-seed your yard grass for a better established lawn the following spring, but did you know this applies to many other types of plants? ...
Build Your Own Wood Deck and Have an Indian Summer BBQ!
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
Build Your Own Wood Deck! Early fall is the perfect time to build in many parts of the country, as the cool days provide a comfortable atmosphere for working in the back yard. And as ...
Think About a Bathroom Remodel Project This Fall!
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
You've been in that room a thousand times. You've seen it from a dozen different angles. It could be your personal bath off the Master Bedroom or the bathroom you and your friends and guests ...
How to Install Electrical Outlets, Switches or Perform Other Electrical DIY Projects
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
This is the time of year to start thinking about those indoor projects you've been putting off ... like replacing that old wall switch with a new dimmer, adding a ceiling fan in the bedroom ...
Bathroom Tile Design Ideas ... And Other Tips to Give Your Bath a Facelift This Fall!
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
Bathroom tile design ideas are among the easiest and most rewarding projects you, as a homeowner, can do. Tile is inexpensive, looks solid and upscale and is actually quite easy! Really, if you have never ...
A Look at Kitchen Islands Ideas for The Hub of Your Home
By Durand Demlow · 13 years ago
Kitchen islands, once a luxury and a conversation piece, are today perhaps the most important element in your home! If you have an older home or one with a kitchen larger than 8'x12' without an ...