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Advice For Damp Homes

Is your home damp?A damp house can encourage mould growth and mites which can increase the risk of illness. Here are some tips to identify the causes and what to do.Water ingressDamp caused by water penetrating from outside has a couple of tell tale...
Rachael WillertonOctober 24, 2006

Ways to Make Your Bathroom More Energy Efficient

There are a number of design features and fittings that can improve bathroom energy efficiency and reduce energy bills and greenhouse pollution. Remodelling your bathroom to make it more energy efficient will improve your home because doing it right...
Chileshe MwapeNovember 17, 2005

4 Hot Tips for Replacing a Garage Door

What Kind of Garage Door should I buy?--------------------------------------When looking for a garage door, you notice that there are two major designs: tilt-up doors and sectional roll-up doors.
Steve DolanOctober 04, 2006

The History And Health Benefits Of Hot Tubs

For many years, hot tubs and home spas were the exclusive luxuries of the wealthy. They were expensive to buy, expensive to operate and not very reliable.
Julie-Ann AmosDecember 18, 2005

Don't Let These Common Diseases Eat Your Roses

After working hard to grow a beautiful rose, you job is half done. Now you must protect it to maintain that beauty. Roses can be weakened during the winter dormancy and become susceptible to disease when the growing season begins.
Ron KingSeptember 07, 2005

How to make your small kitchen more efficient and spacious looking

A small kitchen need not be dull, drab and boxy. Even if there are building or budget restrictions, you can make your small kitchen not only more efficient but also make it look roomier. Here are a few tips to help you do that.1.
Daisy SimpsonJanuary 15, 2008

Fireplace Mantels Can Make or Break the Interior Design of a Room

Fireplace mantels can make or break the interior design of a room whether you use your fireplace or not. Because a fireplace takes up a large section of a wall or dominate a corner, they naturally draw the eye when you first walk into a room.
Jon MalechSeptember 04, 2006

Wood Vs. Metal Loft Beds (Bunk Beds)

If you are in the market for loft beds or bunk beds, a major choice is wood versus metal. Depending on the overall look and size you desire, you will want to choose a differently constructed bed.
Donna SomerkinJanuary 20, 2006

How To Choose The Best Knife Set

Knives are the most important and most frequently used kitchen utensils. In choosing a new knife set, the main considerations are which knife set to purchase and which knife is used for what purpose. Buying a knife set is an important decision.
Sharon ChennaultOctober 03, 2005

Caring for your Wood Furniture

There is nothing like wood furniture to add elegance and beauty to a home. Whether it is a thick, all-natural butchers block table, an Art Deco wooden dresser, a simple mahogany dining room table or a sleek, modern coffee table, wood furniture is a...
Batsheva VakninApril 08, 2005