Home Renovation/Repair

Feature Writer: Kelly Smith
Homeowners are taking more initiative these days, designing their living areas and doing their own repairs and renovations. Why hire a pro to install laminate flooring when you can do it yourself? Then we'll show you how to maintain laminate floors.
Want to refinish a parquet wood floor? Increase your home's energy efficiency. Besides doing the typical things to reduce energy bills, installing low voltage lighting will save energy and add ambiance.
When homeowners redecorate or start a home makeover, they focus on the kitchen and bathrooms. Those are key areas for building equity value. Look to our informative articles whether you're restoring vintage kitchen cabinets or installing a butcher block countertop to bring out the inner chef!
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Nov 5, 2009
Get Energy Tax Credits Before Filing Tax Returns
In: Home Renovation/Repair (general)
US income tax filing is coming. To maximize tax returns, claim energy tax credits by reducing residential energy consumption. Solar panels, insulation, and wind energy.
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Nov 2, 2009
Best Christmas Tool Gift Ideas for DIYers
In: Home Renovation/Repair (general)
Halloween is past so the holiday season is here. Next is Thanksgiving meaning feasting and being grateful; and then Christmas. Christmas presents for craftsmen? Read on!
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Oct 27, 2009
Swap an Electrical Receptacle for a GFCI Outlet
In: Home Electrical
A GFCI electrical outlet, or GFI receptacle, is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. It's an outlet with a built-in circuit breaker for wet areas like kitchens and baths.
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Oct 15, 2009
Humidifier Maintenance Tips for Winter Season
In: Home Renovation/Repair (general)
Home humidifiers are used more in the winter as humidity decreases. The home's exterior is on a seasonal maintenance checklist. Heaters and humidifiers should be too.
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Oct 8, 2009
Routing Pipe and Home Plumbing Configuration
In: Home Plumbing
The maze of CPVC, PEX tube, copper, and galvanized iron delivers potable water to the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry. It looks like a jigsaw puzzle but it's logical.
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Sep 30, 2009
Easy Instructions for Winterizing a House
In: Home Renovation/Repair (general)
It's not only flu season. The autumnal equinox has passed; it's fall; winter is coming. It's time to winterize the home. These tips save energy and prevent frozen pipes.
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Sep 18, 2009
How to Install a Kitchen Range Hood Vent
In: Home Electrical
Remove cooking odors, smoke, and air-borne grease from the kitchen via siding or roof with an exhaust range or stove hood vent. Install following local building codes.
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Sep 17, 2009
Paint Like a Pro Contractor with the Right Tools
In: Home Renovation/Repair (general)
Painting contractors are pros because of experience and using high quality bristle brushes, paint sprayers, and rollers. Homeowner remodelers can get the same results.
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