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Remodeling with bamboo flooring

woodrow — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:45:54 +0000

I love the look and feel of bamboo flooring. Color tones that resemble caramelized sugar add amazing warmth to a room. Bamboo flooring is known to be durable and kind to your feet. Maintenance, as you’ll see, is relatively simple and straight-forward. If you’re committed to green building and remodeling, you can shop for manufacturers that [...]

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The last straw: green building alternatives to particle boards

woodrow — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:14:01 +0000

I’m not a big fan of particle board construction. First and foremost, I don’t care for the off-gassing of toxic resins, binding materials and fillers. Second, I’ve seen too many shabby “budget” particle board cabinets, ceiling materials and building panels. If the home improvement materials and supply industry wants to protect homeowners while producing low-cost [...]

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Pile carpet repair made simple

woodrow — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:57:03 +0000

You’re not really a perfectionist, you just can’t stand that torn, burned, ripped or stained section of pile carpet right in the middle of your living room. Even if you’ve performed routine carpet care and maintenance you can still end up with a damaged piece. What you need to do now is cut out the [...]

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In the pink: Home improvement tools for women

woodrow — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:35:13 +0000

Out here in the West, it’s not uncommon to see a woman with a work belt going into the hardware store. My friend Sally thinks nothing about scaling a ladder to repair the roofs on her rentals. She’s as adept in operating a table saw as she is in handling a garden spade. Unfortunately, the [...]

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Playhouses must follow a design for safety

woodrow — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:13:52 +0000

You can find some of the most interesting home improvement ideas by looking at the designs for children’s play houses. If we could consider safety when we improve the big house with the same concern for our little ones, imagine how few shortcuts we’d take or details we’d omit. Look around the Web. There are prefab [...]

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Red flags for buyers: poor home maintenance

woodrow — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:27:53 +0000

Do you think your home will catch the eye of a potential buyer in a challenging real estate market? Look again. Even if you’ve put money into home improvements in energy efficiency, plumbing, landscaping and fresh paint, your inattention to routine maintenance across the board can send out red flags to home shoppers. Real estate [...]

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Slate tile for your kitchen

woodrow — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:37:03 +0000

The natural stone of slate tiles for your kitchen floors, backsplashes or countertops, has retained its popularity with homeowners for its durability and warm appearance. Slate flooring is naturally resistant to slipping and DIYers appreciate the look and feel of the product. When used with a dedicated slate sealant, the tiling is easy to maintain [...]

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Interesting Home Improvement Products to Try in 2011

woodrow — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 21:29:26 +0000

Looking forward to the New Year, I’ve spotted the customary promotions for “life-changing” gear for home maintenance and repair. Take note that I never personally endorse products here, but I do mention them so you can evaluate them on your own. That said, I am always fascinated by new products and read reviews of them [...]

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Last-Minute Gifts for DIYers

woodrow — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:28:21 +0000

Why wait until the last minute to find the right gift for a do-it-yourselfer? You still have two weeks! You’d be surprised how great a tool for the home improvement or remodeling aficionado can brighten up the holidays—and have lasting returns in successful projects. There are even clever stocking stuffers—like a Leatherman Tool—that mean that [...]

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Basement Conversions and Game Rooms

woodrow — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:54:23 +0000

Game rooms are all about expressing the personalities of the people who play in them. Some homeowners like converting a basement space into the ultimate man cave, replete with wide-screen televisions, pool tables, Foosball sets, video games, small kitchens, and wet bars. Others are happy enough with some tables and chairs, a comfortable couch, and [...]

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Mudroom Revivals

woodrow — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:01:15 +0000

Mudrooms are commonplace in the entryways of homes in the cold and wet north and northeast of the country, where families deposit their muddy boots and coats before entering the house. But they’ve become common here in horse country where I live in California, too. People can remove muddy or soaked work boots instead of [...]

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A Second Look at Cork Flooring

woodrow — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:53:27 +0000

I’ve been reading more and more articles about cork flooring. Is it that the green, alternative product is gaining in popular use among homeowners, or are home-improvement bloggers just beginning to discover the properties of these natural products that are kind to the foot? Some 70 percent of harvested cork is still used to create [...]

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Sustainable Options That Might Floor You

woodrow — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:24:00 +0000

The range of materials and prices in the latest flooring products should create enthusiasm for homeowners looking for something different than the same old carpeting or tile coverings. With prices dropping on many flooring products and environmental products on the upswing, you really do have choices today. Imagine this–54 percent of hardwood flooring sold today [...]

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Getting the Green Light on Sustainability

woodrow — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:29:28 +0000

Builder Magazine recently declared that while it’s difficult to predict, the future is already here. The magazine interviewed a wide range of construction experts, green and sustainable authorities, and Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) architects to take a wide look at where we’re all headed. According to Builder, there are predictable trends that [...]

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Radiant Floors for Your Kitchen and Bath

woodrow — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:57:45 +0000

As I grow older, my feet get colder. Every winter I wish I had radiant floors. I first encountered a radiant floor kitchen in Washington State where friends had rehabbed a Victorian home. They used a hydronic tubing heating system, which is usually too pricey for most homeowners. It can cost more than putting in [...]

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