Articles for category: HOME IMPROVEMENT

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The Top Furniture Stores in Newington, Connecticut

The thriving New England town of Newington, Connecticut is home to several very good furniture stores. Some of these stores are smaller, independently- owned businesses, while others are chain- store outlets. Quite often, consumers are unsure of which Newington, Ct furniture stores to patronize, because they are unaware of each store’s product selections, hours of ...

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Product Review – Oreck Rinse-A-Matic Steemer Ultra

Kids are messy and thankfully, a smart (and probably now rich) inventor came up with the idea of carpet cleaners for home use. Oreck, known for their awesome vacuums, have taken the “home cleaner” idea and ran with it, creating the Oreck Rinse-a-Matic Steemer Ultra. You can call the Ultra, Oreck’s version 2.0 of carpet ...

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Bissell Cleanview II: Bagless Upright Vacuum

I’ve tried many different vacuums in my time, but when I tried the Bissell Cleanview II, I loved it so much, I wanted to name it. I’ve owned a Hoover and a Dirt Devil. I’ve had bagged and bagless vacuums and I’ve owned upright and canisters. I have to say though, the Bissell Cleanview II ...

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Spectracide Terminate Termite Stakes Review

When I had my regular pest control company come by to spray, they noticed a sign of possible termite infestation. On the outside of my building structure there were some tiny wood pellets on the ground. This can sometimes indicate termites because they like to dig tunnels in the wood. I purchased the Spectracide Terminate ...

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Installing a Cold Air Return

I recently installed a cold air return in my home for my furnace. I did this because I have a wood stove insert in my basement and I was hoping to circulate that warm air throughout my home. Once completed, this worked out very well. The new air return, which is just above the wood ...

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DIY Stud Walls: Frame Walls like a Professional

So you’ve decided to build that shed out back, or maybe a play house for your kids, or maybe you’re even building on a room addition. You have to build walls to do that, but how do you start? This DIY article on laying out walls will get you going in the right direction. Start ...

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Emerson Microwave Oven MW8780 – Quality on a Budget

This inexpensive microwave oven gets high marks for energy efficiency, quality microwave cooking and numerous features for fine food preparation. Purchased for less than $40, right on Target for our budget, the 800 watt microwave oven by Emerson, model MW8780SS/SB, boasts a rotating turntable, a compact size, easy to access controls, and a better-than-standard safety ...

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The Ultimate Guide to Laundry and Stain Removal

Laundry is something everyone has to do. Everyone also likes to look nice, and clothing can be expensive. It’s best to take care of it as well as you can!!! To make laundry easier, keep a hamper in every bedroom or bathroom. Kids can place their own clothes easily in the hamper. A basket also ...

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Remove Iodine Stains

If stain is on: carpet (synthetic or even wool), cotton, acetate, acrylic fabric, fiberglass, linen, modacrylic, nylon, olefin, polyester, rayon, silk, spandex, triacetate or wool. Make a solution of 1 tsp. sodium thiosulfate to 1/2 cup of warm water and stir until the crystals are completely dissolved. Handle this very carefully since sodium thiosulfate can ...

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Tips for Lighting a Shop or Garage

So, you either have a garage or workshop but it’s poorly lit. Perhaps your still using one bulb in the center of the garage or shop that was put in when it was built. Here are a few tips on improving the lighting within your shop. The simplest idea is obvious, an extension cord with ...