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Types of Solar Water Heaters

Solar water heaters are very cost-effective.photo Solar energy image by Aleksandar Radovanovic from Fotolia.comSolar water heaters can be a very effective way to save money while generating hot water for your house. You purchase the heater itself, but to use it is completely free, so you...

Small Basement Bar Ideas

A small basement bar can go a long way toward turning a boring basement into a fun gathering place. You don't need to have a huge, fully stocked bar on hand to serve up a good time. Some basic ideas for a small basement bar can get you going and help you to create the perfect small bar for your home

A Sunroom Vs. a Solarium

Many homeowners enjoy sitting outside and enjoying their backyards while entertaining or having a quiet night at home. When the weather does not allow for outside fun, a sunroom or solarium lets homeowners enjoy the view and light of the outdoors without having to worry about the weather.

How to Install & Seal Tile

Tiles are made of stone or clay-based compounds, most of which will absorb moisture and stains. This is why many tiles have to be sealed. Floor tiles, though, usually come pre-sealed, so you can simply install and grout them, and you're done. If you've gotten a good deal on unsealed tiles or found s

Tricks For Grouting

Grout is the binding element that fills the joints between tiles. It is a concrete-based product that comes in many different colors and types, depending on if you are working with man-made tiles or natural stones. While the overall principle of grouting is to simply fill the grout joints with grout

How to Remove a Wall-Mounted Microwave Oven

If you're tired of your current microwave and want to replace it with a new one, removing the old microwave oven from its wall mount might be your biggest challenge. When you're ready to remove the old microwave oven, remember that it is an electrical appliance, so be careful with the wiring to avoi

What to Look for When Buying a Carpet Cleaner

Carpets come in all shapes and sizes, but ultimately will not last if not properly loved and cleaned. Some are delicate, low-traffic or small; others are large, tough and heavily populated. The right carpet cleaner will take into account the different needs of the carpet as well as the people who wi

Bathroom Cleaning Chemicals

The excess moisture and constant humidity of your bathroom can leave it a grimy and fungus-filled area. The buildup of dirt and grime will leave your bathroom a smelly mess. Fortunately, many products are available that, with regular use, will help keep your bathroom clean and deodorized.

How to Install Paper-Backed Glass Tile

Glass tiles are both one of the oldest and most frequently used materials today. This fragile, translucent material can be used to cover floors, walls and counters, and is available in many sizes, including mosaic. Since glass tiles are translucent or transparent, they cannot be joined together with

How to Fix a Cracked Toilet Base

Never overlook a cracked toilet base. If the crack does not leak or interfere with the toilet's performance, it is possible to repair the crack yourself. If water leaks through the crack, replace the toilet bowl. On a two-piece model, you can often replace only the bowl with a compatible one. If the

How to Install a Swing Door Guard

Among the almost infinite variety of door locks out there, none combines openness with security quite like a swing guard lock. These are the locks that have a little metal arm hanging on the door frame, and it swings over a peg on the door face to lock. You have seen them in hotel rooms, and there's

How to Hook Up a Yamaha NS-AP2800 Home Theater System

The Yamaha NS-AP2800 home theater system consists of five speakers that connect with standard speaker wire to an audio-video receiver capable of producing surround sound. The Yamaha package includes a pair of front and rear speakers, plus a center channel speaker. All are labeled on the back connect

How to Make Wooden Dowels

Wooden dowels are a standard implement used in the conjoining of various surfaces in woodworking. If you are designing and building your own furniture or cabinets, or doing any kind of carpentry work that involves securely cleaving separate parts, it's often best to fashion your own dowels to fit ea

How to Poke Holes in Flowerpots

Most flowerpots are made of plastic or terracotta. Most plastic pots already have holes molded into the bottom for water drainage. Terracotta pots often come without holes in the bottom. If you need to poke holes into plastic pots so you can use them for planting or your terracotta pots did not come

Do It Yourself Greek Togas for Kids

Teach your children or students about ancient Greek history while throwing a toga party that will capture their attention for maximized learning. Make togas from cloth that you can buy in bulk from a craft store. Allow children to assist in making their own togas so that they feel engaged with the a

How to Remove Tile Adhesive with Cooking Oil

If you have tile adhesive that still is slightly soft on your tiles, you may be able to remove it with a little cooking oil. Cooking oil is a natural adhesive remover that can undue the stickiness of many different types of adhesives -- including tape, glue and price stickers. If your tile adhesive

How to Repair Wood Shake & Shingle Roofs

Despite many recent advances in building materials, the wooden shake or shingle rooftop is still one of the most popular styles around many parts of the United States as of 2010. Quality wooden shingles can provide your house with decades of protection, and the appearance of a traditional wood shake

Do-It-Yourself Vinyl Replacement Windows

Modern vinyl replacement windows are more efficient, more durable and often better looking than old-fashioned sash-and-weight single- or double-hung wood windows. They're also easier to install. Replacement windows--whether double-hung sashes, casement "crank" windows or other styles--come in self-

Information on Floor Tiles

Floor tiles are used to cover floors inside houses, apartments or places of business. In addition to providing a cover of the floor, tiles can be made in a variety of shapes and designs for aesthetic purposes.

Ceramic Tile Vs. Slate

Tile floors are among most durable and versatile flooring options available. Tile varieties are suitable for any room, environment and decor. Tile can be made from a variety of materials, but all but vinyl and carpet tile are made with all natural materials and are eco-friendly. Tile offers a range