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Over 1,900 pages of "How To" DIY home renovation information - including construction techniques, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, electrical, flooring, roofing, landscaping and gardening information indexed in 85 home improvement categories.

Remodeling Sections:

Kitchen Remodeling:

Kitchen Remodeling will be your most expensive home improvement. Save time and money by understanding your kitchen remodeling options. Detailed information on kitchen design, layout, cabinets, flooring, ventilation, appliances, electrical and plumbing.

Bathroom Remodeling:

Your bathroom is probably the smallest room in your home. Yet, on a square foot basis bathroom remodeling can be the most expensive room to remodel. Detailed information on bathroom design, flooring, wall materials, fixtures, lighting, ventilation and faucets.

Electrical & Electricity:

Detailed instructions on installing switches and outlets, wiring a sub-panel, fishing wires, fuses, circuit breakers, outdoor wiring and lighting.

Flooring:

Hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, ceramic & porcelain tile flooring, marble, granite & limestone flooring, vinyl, installation and restoration; carpet fibers, flooring comparisons and much more.

Roofing:

Roof styles and materials; slate, metal, asphalt shingle, wood shingle, clay, ceramic, tile. Includes sections on rafters and trusses. Creating cathedral ceilings, installing gutters, preventing ice dams and calculating attic ventilation.

Gardening & Landscaping:

Learn how to remodel your garden and landscaping - plant roses or bulbs, use organic fertilizers, build a deck, gazebo or greenhouse.

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Credit Cards & Home Improvement

Most of the large home improvement retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes and Rona offer a store credit card. These credit cards are not financed by the retailer. They are financed by one of the major credit card companies.

How To Install Pipe

The biggest problem that most home handymen face when installing pipe, is figuring out how to get the dimensions for sockets and fittings correct.

How To Apply Varnish

Varnish is not a finish that can be rushed. Depending on how many coats of varnish you apply to the piece of furniture or other item, the proper application of varnish can take a week or more.

Heating & Cooling Air Filters

Regular replacement of your heating and air conditioning systems air filters (Figure 1) is one of the easiest preventative maintenance items that you can do in your home.

Thermostats, Remodeling & Decorating

One item that is often neglected or forgotten when doing home decorating, remodeling or renovation projects is the location of the house thermostat.

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Home renovation, remodeling & woodworking, Hundred's of free plans for indoor and outdoor home renovation and remodeling projects.

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3D CAD software, 3D home design software, 3D landscaping software - available to download on your home computer or use a service. Review all of your 3D software options!

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The latest information on DIY home renovation and remodeling projects and products. Plus - answers to common and not so common DIY questions.