Home Improvement Articles (Sorted by popularity)

Ideas to Give Old Furniture New Life

The best thing about old furniture is the new life you can give it. It doesn’t take much talent – just a little creativity and patience if you’ve never taken on a furniture project before.Accept this challenge: instead of throwing out...
Bob BensonMarch 17, 2006

Choosing The Right Screw For The Job

To the untrained eye, one screw is as good as another, but those with a little more awareness have a better chance of realising that choosing the right screw for a particular job can mean the difference between a project succeeding and failing.
Matt JonesNovember 02, 2005

Brick Patio Weed Control

On researching this article, I found one instance where a homeowner was so incensed by the weeds in her patio that she set fire to them with a blowtorch!
Hans DekkerDecember 30, 2004

Refresh, Renew, Rejuvenate Your Home with a Makeover

(ARA) - Consider renewing and refreshing your living environment with a makeover. To make a notable difference this year, spruce up your home with a touch of personality and style.
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002

Tips for Growing Fruit Trees

Almost everyone can grow one variety or another of fruittrees in their backyard. Here are some tips on growingfruit trees:Plant fruit trees about 20 feet apart and in a sunnylocation.Plant more than one variety of a fruit.
Marilyn PokorneyApril 07, 2006

Glass Deck Railings – Where Class Should Be Visible

Add Sparkle To Space – Use Glass RailingsGlass railings with some transparency and a lot reflection from glass can create a different kind of atmosphere to a place that has been lit up brightly.
Adam PetersFebruary 17, 2006

A Siimplified History Of Carpet Cleaning Equipment

The very first of carpet-cleaning machines was first brought to light in 1869. It was called the “sweeping machine” which was invented by Ives Mcgaffey.
Matthew MeyerNovember 06, 2006

Building a Compost Bin

Compost can act as a great fertilizer, enriching the soil with organic materials rather than making use of chemicals that can do more harm than good if used improperly. Composting is a great way to save money as well.
Janeth DuqueJanuary 06, 2006

Drought Management - Survival In The Dry

Dealing with extended drought conditions can be a daunting affair. Not knowing when a drought will break not only tests farmers, the general community in towns and cities is also affected by subsequent water restrictions and higher food...
BenTanNovember 23, 2007

Improve Your Yard and Garden with an ATV Plow

Like many parents, I’ve always had trouble getting my adolescent son to do work around the house. I’m really big on my yard and all the outdoor work that comes with it.
Ryan HeathJanuary 20, 2006