HowTos

Watering your lawn and garden

There are many watering devices that can help you maintain your plants but there are also many ways to reduce your water usage.

Depending on where you live and how you get your water the amount you use could add up costing you a lot of money by the end of the growing season.

Proper care in design and plant choice will lower your water costs but also the time you …

Understanding Fuel Economy Guides For Your Car Purchase

The Federal Government and other private companies test the full line of new cars every year and provide average fuel ratings to help the consumer know which car will cost them more at the pump.

In the past few years we have seen Fuel Prices go up and down but the fact is fuel costs will always continue to rise. This is because Oil is a limited resource and …

How To – Bathroom Storage Options And Ideas

No matter how big, beautiful and new your bathroom is you will always find the need for more storage.

When planning your bathroom design you should decide whether you want to have hidden storage found in a vanity and wall cabinets, open shelving made of wire, glass wood or other materials or a mixture of everything.

In most bathrooms you will find a mixture of different storage areas but when piecing together parts you should remember …

How To – GFCI Electrical Outlets

In locations where water might cause a problem like in your bathroom or kitchen it is important to use a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) Outlet or have GFCI protection in your Circuit Breaker Box.

Electrical Codes should mandate their use in new construction but if you are living in or buying an older home you can do the upgrade or hire someone to do it for not a lot of …

How To – Buying A Car, Boat, Motorcycle Without A Title

Ok the first question you have to ask yourself when you are considering buying any type of vehicle that needs to be registered with the State like a Car, Motorcycle or Boat without a title from the current owner is ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?
Once you have visited a doctor for a full psychological and mental evaluation and you still feel that you should buy this vehicle …

Installing Suspended Drop Ceilings

Installing Drop Ceilings in your BasementInstalling a drop ceiling is an easy thing to do and with a few hand tools you can turn your basement into a livable space.

Most people may choose a drop ceiling over a conventional drywall ceiling because it adds some decoration while also hiding the joists of the floor above but there are a few reasons that …

Removing Floor Tiles and Sheet Goods

Because Asbestos products can be a danger any removal of flooring products should only be performed if you are sure that the tiles or sheet goods contain no asbestos fibers.

In this HowTo it is assumed that the floor you are removing was installed after 1980 when asbestos was banned in flooring or you have taken all the precautions to have your flooring materials analyzed by a licensed professional.

Preparing the Work Area

To prepare the work area, remove all movable objects from …

Battery Replacement Costs For Electric Vehicles Will Kill Resale Value

Even though Manufacturers of Electric vehicles have yet to produce a vehicle that  can provide enough range and utility to replace their gasoline counterparts market annalists of the secondary or used car market are predicting that vehicles will lose 90 percent of their value after only 5 years.

Most standard fuel cars retain at least 24% of their value at the five year mark and many exceed that amount. With recent government incentives for car …

How To – Finding Recycled Materials To Reduce Your Home Project Cost

Everyone wants to save money and while you are searching the net or local sales circular for discount prices you may also want to look into recycled building materials.

Now I know what you are thinking why would you want to buy someone’s old used toilet.. Well doing that is probably not a good idea but there are a lot of ways you can save and even pickup new items for big discount.

Almost every area …

How To – Pullout Sliding Kitchen Shelves For Easy Access & Storage

Lets face it one of the most difficult tasks of making dinner is searching through your bottom cabinets for pots or pans that are hidden from view.  You end up crawling on your knees for that pan you can’t find and arranging things so they fit well takes all the fun out of the kitchen.

Well you have two choices you can order out every night which might sound fun until you get your credit …