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Toilet Parts

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:15:00 PST

Replacing toilet parts is a job that most home owners can. Flush toilet parts are readily available and most use similar replacement toilet parts.

Tub Faucets

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:53:10 PST

Selecting the right tub faucet is a major decision. There are antique tub faucets, roman tub faucets, claw foot tub faucets and more. But is the tub faucet the first item to select? Or is it the tub?

Soapstone Countertops

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:30:33 PST

A soapstone countertop looks great. However, soapstone kitchen countertops require a lot of care. Here are some of the soapstone countertops pros and cons.

Fireplace Accessories

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:08:09 PST

There are lots of wood burning fireplace accessories to pick for your fireplaces. Fireplace tools come in a variety of materials and finishes. Quality should be a major consideration when selecting the proper wood fireplace accessories.

Joel Cornelius Roofing

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:12:26 PST

The roofing contractor selected to replace the roofing on your house should have experience and all the required insurance certifications. Joel Cornelius Roofing was the roofing company selected to do my roofing services.

Solid Stain

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:55:38 PST

Beware when purchasing solid color stain. Some paints are sold as solid wood stains. A high-quality exterior paint might be better suited for your paint job.

Storage Shelving

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:53:49 PST

Garage storage shelving can be quickly and easily made for your garage. Determine the size and tools to be store, then get some plywood and 2x4s to start your storage shelving project. These wood home storage shelving will impress your neighbors

Stair Treads

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:27:57 PST

Stair treads can take a beating in any home. You can refinish your hardwood stair treads or use stair tread rugs to cover the steps. Add character to your home by using a combination of rug stair treads and wood stair treads.

Shower Door

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:17:29 PST

A glass shower door can add pizzazz to your bathroom. The newer shower doors offer a variety of custom glass options. With custom glass shower doors you can match any bathroom style. Cleaning a shower door is easier with the frameless shower doors.

Standby Generator Video

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:44:08 PST

Tim Carter explains what an emergency standby generator is, how an automatic standby generator works and why you should hire a professional to install your standby home generator.

Roofing Contractors

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:06:56 PST

Knowing how to choose a roofing contractor is a major step in replacing roof shingles. Be sure the roofing contractor will follow the shingles manufacturer’s installation instructions completely. Your residential roofing contractor must follow the written instructions for the shingles or roofing material you select.

Firewood Rack

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:55:59 PST

You can build a firewood rack to fit your terrain. Outdoor firewood racks are a great way to store and age your split logs. Once you have built your firewood storage rack, be sure to use a firewood rack cover. But do not completely cover the firewood log rack.

Pegboard

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:54:39 PST

The hooks for pegboard don’t have to fall off when you remove tools. There is a metal pegboard that holds the pegboard accessories and hooks when tools are removed. These pegboard systems come in a rainbow of colors.

Home Wallpaper

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:21:07 PST

The quality of home wallpaper is vast. When wallpapering, be sure to get a high-quality wallpaper. You can get custom wallpaper to match the mood you want to set in the room. Home wallpaper borders can add to the look of your wallpaper or to a painted home.

Paint Door

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:33:22 PST

Knowing how to paint a door will give you professional results. When painting a door it is best to remove most or all the door hardware. Even removing the door from the door jamb will help with your painting door project.

Roof Repair Seattle

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:17:12 PST

Whether doing roofing repairs in Seattle, or anywhere, roof repairs are about the same. The proper techniques are required for a metal roof repair or a rubber roof repair. In most cases, a roof repair professional is required. Finding the good roof repair contractors is the real job.

Backsplash Tile

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:26:00 PST

A decorative backsplash can really dress up your bathroom. Selecting the right countertop backsplash is hard because of the variety of backsplash tiles available.

Marble Tile

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:42:10 PST

Marble tile flooring makes for a great bathroom floor. Marble flooring tiles come in a variety of colors and densities. Be sure the subfloor is solid and even when installing marble tile floors. Cleaning marble tile is easy if done on a regular basis.

Backer Board

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:21:33 PST

There is an alternative to cement backerboard. The new ceramic tile backerboard has a water resistant gypsum core with a fiberglass mat backing and a blue waterproof coating on the side. When installing backer board, be sure to use the special backer board screws.

Bathroom Mirror

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:23:13 PST

A bathroom mirror has to be hung properly. Moving improperly hung bathroom mirrors and possibly the bathroom mirror lights, after they have been installed can be a major project. Use a bathroom wall mirror template when having the bathroom built.