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Jul 12

Become accustomed to a custom made door

It’s a well known fact that people will often make their mind up about a property before they’ve even stepped inside, so whether you’re looking to sell your property or just want to give it a facelift, the exterior is the place to start.

One way that you can quickly, easily and cheaply give your house a revamp is by changing its exterior doors. Whatever budget you’re on, it’s now possible to buy a new front door for a relatively low cost, but sadly the most readily available front doors tend to be fairly bland and standardized. Worse still is that unless you want to spend ages slogging round antiques fairs and bric-a-brac shops in a vain attempt to find a door that fits your frames, you could quite easily end up thinking that the aforementioned bland doors are your only option. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jul 12

Changing the Elements in an Electric Water Heater

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If the hot water in your shower doesn’t seem to reach the temperature it once did or last as long, it may not be your imagination – it might be time to replace your hot water heater elements. Most traditional electric water heaters have two elements that heat the water in the tank and depending on which begins to fail, your water will either not get as hot as it should or you’ll run out of heated water very quickly when filling a bath or taking a shower. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jul 12

A DIY Guide to Clearing a Blocked Toilet

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A blocked toilet can range from minor inconvenience to being a major problem depending on whether it’s your only bathroom or if you have happen to have overnight guests. Regardless of where it rates on your pain in the you know what scale, the main concern with an out-of-commission fixture is usually getting it repaired as soon as possible. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jul 12

Saving Energy at Home

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Being smart about your use of energy at home is essential if you want to cut your energy bills. Not only that, energy efficiency reduces your carbon emission, which means that you are also doing your part in saving the environment. Be sure to incorporate these energy saving efforts in your everyday home life. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jul 12

5 Best HGTV Shows…

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Looking for some of the most engaging and enjoyable Home and Garden programming? These 5 shows host experts that share their knowledge and experience with viewers at home. Read the rest of this entry »

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