Home Renovation
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Wet Weather Coats
Special nails will help keep outdoor projects secure without having to worry about the effects of water.
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Deep Pockets
Pocket doors are one of the most interesting features of an older home. Getting them in working condition takes work, but can be done by the do-it-yourselfer.
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Safety Tips for the New Year
With the upcoming New Year just around the corner, it is time to take a few minutes and resolve to be safer in the coming year.
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Book Review: A Field Guide to American Houses
A review of an excellent American architectural guide that I ran across in my local library.
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Take the Pane Out of Windows
How to take the pain out of replacing window panes.
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Get Ready for the Heating Season
Getting your furnace ready for winter.
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Keeping Warm
Types of modern insulation for use on older homes
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Paint...A Primer Continued
More tips on paint, looking at oil based paints and what to look for when buying paint.
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Paint...A Primer
Latex paint and it's use.
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Concrete Ideas, pt. 4
Finishing the series on concrete with finishing concrete.
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Concrete Ideas, pt. 3
Latest in a series on concrete. This month, preparing the site and setting up forms for concrete.
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Concrete Ideas, pt. 2
Part 2 in a series of working with concrete. This month, figuring out how much concrete to order.
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Concrete Ideas, pt. 1
Part 1 of a look at concrete. What it is, how to work with it and how to figure out how much you will need.
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American Architecture:The Federal Style
The Federal style home is similar to the Georgian style...at first glance. But to truly see the differences, you must go inside.
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Wired
Electrical wiring for your home comes in many types and sizes. It's important to use the right wire for the job. The safety of your family and home depend on it.
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How To Be A Chimney Sweep
If you have a working fireplace or heat your home with wood, it is important that you know how to keep your chimney clean. A dirty chimney is an invitation to a fire.
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American Architecture: The Queen Anne Style
A look at the spectacular Panted Lady of American Architecture.
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American Architecture: The Italianate Style
The Italianate style of 19th century American home styles.
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American Architecture: The Ranch Style
Of all the architectural styles in American, this is the one I can easily spot. I grew up in a ranch home, owned by my grandparents, Madge and Nunzio Pascarella. It is to them that I dedicate this month's article.
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American Architecture: The Georgian Style
Part of the information you need to bring your older home back to its glory is to know the architectural style it is.
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This is Over Your Head....
But it should be. Roofs are much better over your head than under your feet. This time around, we will be taking a look at the different types of roofing materials you will run across while fixing up your home.
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Random Thoughts on Owning an Older Home
A collection of thoughts I have had while thinking of other things.
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Plumbing the Depths of Your Home, Pt. 4
The plumbing series ender...a generic look at leaks and plugged drains.
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Plumbing the Depths of Your Home, Pt. 3
Making emergency repairs on your plumbing system
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Plumbing the Depths of Your Home, Pt. 2
In part 2 of our look at how the plumbing works in your home, we will see how the water leaves your home.
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Plumbing the Depths of Your Home, Pt. 1
How does the water get in your home...and how it goes away.
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How to Strip....Woodwork
Removing the old layers of paint from trim and woodwork is easy, if you use the right equipment and follow a few important safety rules.
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Discovering Your Hardwood Floor, Part 3
Removing the old finish from your floor and applying a
new finish
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Discovering Your Hardwood Floor, Part 2
Common problems with hardwood floors and how to solve them.
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Discovering Your Hardwood Floor, Part 1
Tips and thoughts on evaluating the condition of
your hardwood floors and getting them ready to refinish.
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The Dirty Dozen
Basic Tools for the Homeowner
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Don't Sweat the Little Stuff
Working with copper pipe and fittings and the joy of
finding that it isn't as hard as a person might think.
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Don't Bite Your Nails!!!!!
The Wide World of Nails
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Energizing the Great Outdoors
How to safely wire outdoor lighting for your home.
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Electrically Speaking
Understanding one of the major systems in your home
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Ladder Safety and Dry Rot
Safely using ladders and the one of the biggest threats to homes...both older and newer.
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The Four R's of HomeWorks
Welcome to HomeWorks, Suite101's site for the Do-It-Yourself homeowner
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