Home Improvement Information

The Middle of Nowhere Can you find it on a map


Working from home on websites for international customers has certain occupational hazards if you live out in the middle of nowhere.

Window Shutters on a Budget


While there is great value in installing custom-made interior wood window shutters, sometimes they are still too expensive for certain applications. Some alternatives – including poly or vinyl shutters – are less expensive but also much less attractive. For a high-quality solution at a lower cost, look for a company that sells individual solid wood shutter panels that can be installed in any configuration.

How to Select Exterior Shutters


Installing exterior shutters is a relatively quick way to add style and color to the outside of a house. Historical and modern houses alike benefit from the timeless style of shutters. As with any home improvements, the quality and longevity of an addition should be evaluated before proceeding.

Are Solar Coatings an Alternative To Blinds


Conservatory blinds can be very expensive. Too much so in my view, especially as I need some - any offers : An alternative may be to coat the roof with a thin layer of a special substance called a solar coating that reduces the amount of radiation from the sun that passes and keeps the conservatory cooler during the summer months. But what are they, do solar coatings work, what types of solar coating are available, will it tint the glass and how much will it cost compared to conservatory blinds

Home Improvment Ideas


There are many home improvement projects that you can carry out to make your home a more comfortable space and to add to its value as property. These home improvement projects include remodeling the basement, kitchen, and bathrooms, and painting both the exteriors and interiors regularly.

Should your Sell your Home yourself


Should you sell your home yourself Yes and no. Yes, you should leave the option of selling on your own open and no, you shouldn’t rule out using the services of an agent to help you sell. There are a considerable number of advantages of using an agent to sell your home but their services do come at a price – up to 6% commission on the sale price! That’s quite a sum, a precious $6,000 for every $100,000 your home is worth. Agents are not indispensable. With the advent of the Internet, a fairly sizeable number of owners have been able to successfully sell on their own. Statistics have it that 80% of home buyers begin their search for a home online. So, putting your home details on the Internet is one effective medium of advertising your home and reaching out to a large number of buyers.

Aluminium and Wooden Greenhouses


An important addition to any British back garden, greenhouses are firmly established in the British way of life. Its probably the inclement weather that drives the british gardener inside. If you are visiting this site then you are probably thinking about obtaining a new greenhouse. It is possible you dont know the type of greenhouse you need or even how to decide on the type of greenhouse. Greenhouse design was revolutionised with the arrival of aluminium frames and the scarcity of pine. This article takes a brief look at the differences between metal and wooden greenhouses.

The Advantages of Both a Liner Pond and a Preformed Pond, Rolled Up Into One Box!


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Growing Daffodils


In mid-March when winter blues overtake you and it’s hard to find a clear patch in the grey overcast above, I look out my front door and find a spot of sunshine in my newly growing daffodils.

Servicing your Chainsaw


Chainsaws provide many years of service for very little upkeep. Taking the time to service your chainsaw will help ensure that your equipment will not let you down. For safety reasons, make sure you only service your chainsaw when it is fully cooled, with the spark plug disconnected. If you are working with an electric chainsaw make sure it is unplugged first of all. You should also wear gloves and protection for your eyes.

Video Encryption


Video Encryption is an extremely useful method for the stopping unwanted interception and viewing of any transmitted video or other information, for example from a law enforcement video surveillance being relayed back to a central viewing centre.

Chinese Plants


Chinese people value trees and flowers as much as westerners do.

Discover Electric Radiant Heat


Imagine – you have just enjoyed a nice, hot, relaxing shower and the stresses of the day have seemingly melted away – until you take your first step onto your beautiful ceramic tile floor, the unbelievably cold ceramic tile floor.

How To Safely Remove Ice Dams From Your Home


This article was written to explain the causes of ice dams and how to remove them safely. For more information or pictures of the processes see ice dam removals.

HD-DVD vs Blu-ray


High Definition DVD HD-DVD vs Blu-ray is shaping up to be a battle to rival the VHS vs Betamax format war of the early eighties. Looking like theyve learned nothing from the DVD ± RW debacle, the companies involved, whether they are in the technology or content distribution industry or in Sonys case, both, are set to slug it out over the next few years.

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