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    Use Foam Storage Inserts and Never Lose Another Tool

    Every time we break out the tools for a weekend project, it seems like we spend as much time looking for the right tool as we do addressing the task. Whether the single wrench you need is the only one out of hundreds that’s missing, or you can’t find the right Phillips head screwdriver in a sea of slot drivers, spending 10 minutes looking for a tool that you only need to use for 10 seconds of work is maddening. Because we all want to minimize the time spent fixing something and maximize the time using it, putting tools away in the midst of a project is often the last…

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    LA Roof Repair, How Roof Maintenance Can Save Money

    When you think about bringing in a roofing company, you probably do not immediately think that you could be saving yourself money.  In reality though, when you bring in an LA roof repair company to do some roof maintenance, you can do yourself a lot of good and really save the dent that a new roof will put in your wallet in the long run.  Maintenance is a great way to keep your roof for long periods of time and save you from having to shell out big bucks for a new roof. Roof maintenance depends on where you live with the climate as well as the type of roof…

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    Get New Siding for Your Home with a Virginia Siding Contractor

    If your home is starting to look a bit shabby hire a Virginia siding contractor to install new siding. Having siding on your home saves it from a lot of wear and tear from snow, ice, wind and rain. Having siding on your home also adds to the value of your home. This is something to think about if you’re planning on selling your home in the future. Virginia is a beautiful state and rich in heritage and history. There are many areas where there are beautiful mansions with landscaped lawns. If large communities aren’t your thing there are also smaller communities with townhouses and condos. There are some Virginia…

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    Can Discount Bamboo Flooring Withstand A Scratching From Your Dog?

    Discount bamboo flooring is really gaining in popularity across the United States.  One of the common fears and questions that Americans have about this type of flooring though is just how it will be able to stand up against their cat or dog.  If you have a dog and they scratch the bamboo floor, is going to do a lot of damage to the floor? Dogs are known to do a lot of damage to hardwood floors, but will this carry over to a bamboo floor?  Bamboo floor care is very important if you have pets.  If you have a dog that scratches a finished strand woven bamboo floor, a…

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    Two Ways Glass Pool Walls Can Help Increase Pool Value

    When the time comes that you want to sell your home, something that can add a lot of value to your home is having a pool in your backyard.  A pool is something that can add thousands upon thousands of dollars to the value when you go to a real estate agent to get your home on the market.  One way to really up the value of having that pool and give the pool a lot of pop is to utilize glass pool walls around the pool. First and foremost, these pool walls are going add a whole level of pop as well as safety.  These pool walls will make…

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    Update your guest bathroom before holidays

    During the holidays we all get family and friends who may want to spend few days at your home.  If you are considering giving a facelift to your guest bathroom here are some improvement ideas based on length of time required to complete them. If you have more than a week before the family and guests arrive, you can make a big improvement to your guest bathroom.  Start with the vanity.  Premade cabinets with a sink in place are available to purchase at any home improvement store.  If you don’t need storage, a pedestal sink can give an illusion of space inside the bathroom.  You can also install a lead-free,…

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    Car Camping: A Different Way to Hit the Road

    The urge to take a cross-country road trip and explore the unknown places you stumble across on the way hits almost all of us at some point in our lives. Itineraries are created and budgets are made, but often the biggest roadblock, especially during an open-ended trip, is finding a place to sleep each night. Motels dot highways but can quickly devour a budget, as prices go up and down depending on region, season, and local events you may know nothing about. This can eat up hundreds of dollars you didn’t budget for, just for a few hours of sleep. Even traditional camping has become costly, with some park passes…

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