Archive for June, 2007

Have You Tried Jig-A-Loo?

Yeah, it’s definitely a weird name. When my wife asked me what it was for I quickly read the label and mentioned one of its many uses. Why I chose to tell her it a water proof lubricant I will never know. In any event I had to quickly explain it was not some adult product but rather a lubrication to use around the house with hundreds of uses…. (more…)

How to Remove Decals From Windows

Removing decals from your window can be difficult if you do not have the right equipment. If you are prepared and have the right equipment it can be a much easier job. There is more than one way to remove decals from your windows. (more…)

Safety Tips for Cleaning Inside the Home

There are many injuries that happen when people clean their homes. Here are a few tips in order to clean the home in the safest manner. (more…)

How to Make Your Home Safer for Children

There are many home injuries that can occur to a child that can be easily prevented. There are so many hazards around the house that children can get into and become injured. Here are a few tips on how to make your home safer for children (more…)

Common Planting Mistakes

Many people make common planting mistakes in their yard. Making mistakes when planting can make the landscape look bad and can also kill the plants. Here are a few common mistakes to avoid when planting. (more…)

How to Clean the Outside of Your Home Safely

There are many injuries that happen when people are cleaning the outside of their home. There are some important safety tips to remember when you clean the outside of your home.
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How to Get Rid of Smoke Odors in a New Home

When you buy a home and the previous owners were smokers it is more than likely that there will be lingering smoke odors. Because of this you should follow some steps in order to get rid of the smoke odors.
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What Paint to Use When Painting Concrete

Many times concrete must be painted, especially for a concrete porch. There is not one paint to use as you can use epoxy, latex, or oil based paints. Each has their pros and cons when used or painting concrete. (more…)

Protecting Your Wood Furniture

There are assortments of furniture cleaner products on the market that can remove  wax buildup on wood furniture. If you have been applying a beeswax application to your wood furniture, than you should only have to wax the furniture once or twice a year. There are some ways you can keep your wood furniture looking great by removing the wax buildup periodically. (more…)

How to Set Up a Compost Pile

To help the plants in your garden grow a compost pile can be a good option. A compost pile will also help your plants fight disease and fend off insects. (more…)

How to Remove Odors from Your Home

Having lingering odors in your home can be annoying and embarrassing. It does not matter where the odors come from it can be bad for you and especially for your guests. There are some steps you can take to rid your home of offensive odors. (more…)

Replacing an Electrical Outlet in Your Home

There are many fires that occur there is old wiring in the house. If there is old wiring in the home one of the things you should do is replace your outlets. It does not cost a lot of money and it can lessen the chances of a fire in your home. (more…)

How to Clean Your Shades

One of the things in our home that we sometime neglect to clean are the shades. The shades can collect dust and dirt and become less attractive without cleaning them periodically. (more…)

How to Deal with Oil Stains on Concrete

It is a fact that over time oil stains will appear on your driveway or sidewalk. It does not matter how careful you are they will eventually appear. But there are some ways that you can lighten and hide these unattractive stains. (more…)

Lighting Options for the Outside of Your Home

You have to look into a number of things when you are choosing lighting for the exterior of your home. The areas around your home are an extension of your home, and because of this you have options to how you want the outside of your home to be lit. (more…)