Category: HowTos
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How To – Building A Basement Bathroom On A Budget
In this howto we will examine some of the options you have when building a basement bathroom and how you can save money by doing most of the work yourself. If you have some basic carpentry and plumbing skills building a basement bathroom doesn’t need to cost you ten thousand dollars or more. The important…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…