Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous Articles
Miscellaneous FAQ
Building Field of Dreams
Miscellaneous, Spring...I was just wondering what kind of land I would need if I planned on building a baseball complex. Could I build it on just farmland, residential la...
Miscellaneous Columns
Holiday Gifts for Homeowners
Fall, Miscellaneous, Plumbing, Tools...The time has come to make your holiday gift list and check it twice, and it no doubt includes a few extra-nice homeowners and workshop warriors. Shop ...
Home Improvement Projects with the Kids
Decks & Porches, Lawn & Garden, Miscellaneous, Outdoor Structures, Patio, Storage & Organization, Summer...With school out for summer and a list of seasonal projects ahead of you, don’t discount the potential value and fun of getting young do-it-yourselfers...
Home Improvement Finance Strategies
Miscellaneous...There are a lot of financing options out there, appropriate for everything from purchase of a new appliance to a complete kitchen redo. Here’s a look ...
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Rising To The Occasion
Decorating & Design, Miscellaneous, Structure...The front porch of some houses cry out for columns whether they haven¹t had them before (but needed them), or whether the original ones are in dis....
Moving Season Gears Up
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Contractors, Miscellaneous...The average American will move 12 times in a lifetime and more than half of all moves are made between Memorial Day and Labor Day. But if you're one.....
Do It Yourself Packing Tips
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Miscellaneous...If you want to save some money, moving yourself is always an option. Besides having plenty of friends and family on hand to help pack, load, and unl....
Feminine Phenomenon
Decorating & Design, Miscellaneous...She represents one of three women and makes up nearly 17 percent of the total population. She's a “do-it-yourselfer” or “direct-it-yourselfer” and .....
New Year’s Resolutions For Your Home
Bath Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Miscellaneous, Storage & Organization...If you’re like most Americans now is the time you might be thinking about the changes you’d most like to make most for the New Year. Whether it’s lo....
Miscellaneous Tips
Extinguish Grease Fire Doubts
Miscellaneous...When there is a small fire in the kitchen, it is natural to try and put it out with water. But there is one type of household fire you should NEVER u....
Don’t Stuff Up Food Safety
Miscellaneous...Do you know when turkey and stuffing DON’T go together? Never prepare food on a surface previously touched by uncooked turkey, or any other meat. Be ....
Do It Yourself – Or Not
Miscellaneous...When approaching a home improvement project the first decision is to do it yourself – or not. But two important considerations make this an easy cho...
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Season For Fires
Miscellaneous...Do you know the peak month for residential fires? We’ll bet you’ll be surprised. It’s January. When heating systems kick on, residential fires pea....
Phone In Fires First
Miscellaneous...In the event of a fire in your home, there’s something you should reach for before the fire extinguisher. It’s the one item that will do the most go....
All Extinguishers Not Equal
Miscellaneous...Buying a fire extinguisher for your home is a good idea, but you’ve got to know what type to buy. They’re marked A B C or D. Fire extinguishers are....
Halloween Costume Safety
Miscellaneous...From scary to Scooby, every Halloween costume should be a treat, not a safety hazard. Here’s 3 quick “tricks” to make your child’s choice measure up....
Care For Rare Wood Gutters
Miscellaneous, Roofing...Wood gutters are a rarity these days, but if your home does have them, they require a little extra attention. Wood gutters need to be resealed every ....
Take Time To Troubleshoot
Miscellaneous...When it comes to a breakdown in your home entertainment system, you can save time, money, and embarrassment before you call for a repair. Many times ....
Get Leg Up On Ladder Safety
Miscellaneous...This common household accident causes more that 150,000 emergency room visits each year and is one of the most commons causes of falls. Worn or imp....
Home Improvement 1-2-3
Miscellaneous...When it comes to home improvement projects – you should always make your list and check it twice – before calling in a contractor. First, it’s impor....
Pining Away At The Holidays
Lawn & Garden, Miscellaneous...Are pine needles giving you a bigger headache than holiday eggnog? To prevent needles from spreading when you take down the Christmas tree, place a ....
Clean Washing Machine
Appliances, Miscellaneous...Does the exterior of your washing machine need a wash? Soap scum can build up a nasty crust and become a trap for dirt and lint. Top remove it, fro....
Shining Chrome
Miscellaneous...Tired of the chrome in your house looking dull or covered with fingerprints? You can bring back the shine with a paste of baking soda and water. Ap....
Some Concrete Facts
Miscellaneous...Think the facts about concrete are - well, “concrete?” You’re wrong. There are some cold, hard facts you should know before using it for your home i....
Tune In For Dish Maintenance
Miscellaneous...Satellite dishes provide access to a wide range of programming, but maintaining these sensitive instruments requires some fine tuning. If you have a ....
Home Show Strategy
Miscellaneous...If you’re planning a home improvement this year – a home show might be the best place to start. Home shows are a great place to see most of the new ....
Energy Efficiency ‘President’
Miscellaneous...He probably wasn’t aware of it, but Abe Lincoln was a pioneer in energy efficiency. Homes made from logs score big in R-value, a factor used in calcu...
In Hot Water
Miscellaneous...Wouldn’t it be nice to have hot water on tap any time you’d like it? An instant hot water dispenser is simple to install and keeps hot water handy fo....
Drawing Most From An Architect
Miscellaneous...A good architect will provide you with much more than blueprints. An architect’s rendering for a project is just the beginning of their expertise. Th....
New Year’s Resolutions
Miscellaneous...If your New Year’s resolutions are to make more money or lose weight, why not let your house do those things for you? Your home can make you more mon....
Baby Steps
Miscellaneous...Do you have big plans for your home this year? If you are a budding do-it-yourselfer, be sure the projects you choose are realistic and within your ....
Safety Grilling
Miscellaneous...Before you fire up the grill for a season of sizzlin’ steaks, make sure it’s safe with these easy “warm-ups”. First, take off the cooking grids and r....
Soft Landing
Miscellaneous...Playgrounds should be safe places for kids. But the wrong surfaces can quickly mean tragedy for tots. Playground surfaces made of asphalt are a dange....
Keep The Rot Out
Miscellaneous...Did you know that your home’s exterior, and even your landscaping, can invite rot inside? Rot develops when wood becomes too wet. To keep rot at bay....
Know Your Left From Right
Miscellaneous...Nothing is more frustrating than wasting time and effort turning screws, nuts or bolts the wrong way. Simply remember, "righty-tighty and lefty....
Miscellaneous E-newsletter
Miscellaneous E-newsletter Articles
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 9th:
Cleaning, Flooring, Miscellaneous, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations...When you drive by a well-landscaped and beautifully manicured front yard, you just have to wonder what the inside of the home looks like. It's calle...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 2nd:
Fences & Gates, Lawn & Garden, Miscellaneous, Toilet...Did you know that April is Pest Management Month? No fooling! And no, that doesn't mean you get to tell your mother-in-law what you really think of ...
Newsletter dated 03-26-2005
Bath Remodeling, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Electrical, Miscellaneous...Spring is definitely in the air, and it's the time of year most people put their house on the market or start shopping around for a home -- or both. ...
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Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for March 19th:
Lawn & Garden, Miscellaneous, Plumbing...Spring is just days away, and with the first bits of green poking through the bare, brown earth… homeowners thoughts are turning to lawn and garden ca...
Newsletter dated 03-12-2005
Basements & Crawlspaces, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Miscellaneous, Plumbing...Spring is definitely in the air, and it's the time of year most people put their house on the market or start shopping around for a home -- or both. ...
Newsletter dated 02-26-2005
Energy Savings, Flooring, Heating, Miscellaneous...For a couple of weeks now, fans of our radio show have enjoyed listening to Tom and new co-host Leslie Segrete of TLC's hit surprise makeover show, "W...
Miscellaneous News Releases
Miscellaneous News Releases
Men Do Ask Directions
Bath Remodeling, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Miscellaneous, Roofing, Siding, Windows & Skylights...
Ghosts And Goblins Create Holiday Problems
Cleaning, Home Security, Lawn & Garden, Miscellaneous, Safety...
Miscellaneous Radio Show News
How-to Radio Hosts Named Spokespersons For 2005 National Hardware Show In Las Vegas
Appliances, Bath Remodeling, Caulking, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Doors, Electrical, Energy Savings, Faucets, Fences & Gates, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Lighting, Miscellaneous, Painting & Staining, Pets, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Safety, Stairs & Railings, Storage & Organization, Toilet, Tools, Tub & Shower...
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