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'Home, sweet home' is phrase which can be endorsed as a ramification of the feeling of relaxation in the mind of the dweller. Irrespective of the time spent at work places and time spent on traveling, people tend to spend the rest of the time at home. As a place of leisure, home is undoubtedly the...

• Date Added: 8/21/2006
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For most of us, talk of picnic tables brings to mind the traditional wood, rectangular tables, with two long benches. Although this table is still quite popular, the picnic table has undergone a dramatic transformation in shape, style, and substance,...

• Date Added: 7/27/2006
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Who needs a mortgage? Well, nearly everyone in North America who plans to own their own home. Interestingly enough, when you look at the Latin roots of the word "mortgage", you'll find two terms – mortuus which means death, and gage which means grip. So the term "mortgage" actually means death...

• Date Added: 7/21/2006
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Although the summer season is coming, many people are looking towards their fireplace as a great place to spend time with friends and family in the warm months - not an indoor fireplace, but a semi-portable design often located on a back deck or in the backyard. These outdoor fireplaces provide...

• Date Added: 7/18/2006
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Place a smoke alarm on every level of your home, in the halls outside of each bedroom and in each bedroom

• Regularly inspect your extension cords for fraying and never use an extension cord as permanent wiring.
• Instead of a simple extension cord, get a UL-approved unit...

• Date Added: 7/12/2006
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Over the years, tubular heating systems for hot runner systems have changed as much as hot runners themselves have. The word “hot runner” itself explains the process and keeping the runner hot is a...

• Date Added: 7/4/2006
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Most Americans have no idea what laminate flooring is, although they are often aware of Pergo flooring. Well, Pergo is to laminate floorings what Kleenex is to facial tissues. As the first company to create this type of flooring and sell it in the United States, their name has become synonymous...

• Date Added: 6/30/2006
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Although most people are familiar with man made hot tubs or "Jacuzzis," even many hot tub aficionados are unaware of another option in the world of hot tubs � the natural or spring-fed hot tub.

There are natural hot springs and the attendant earth source hot tubs in many places throughout...

• Date Added: 6/28/2006
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Bamboo is a flooring material that is growing in popularity for its environmental benefits and its purported hardness. Possible environmental benefits aside though - more and more frequently, consumers who have installed bamboo flooring are dissatisfied when they learn how hard (or soft) their new...

• Date Added: 6/21/2006
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The Japanese refined and developed Bonsai techniques and evolved the art form it is today. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

The major aspects of Japanese bonsai, has not...

• Date Added: 6/7/2006
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Nothing gives the appearance of traditional style like a mantle clock that you display with pride. For centuries mantle clocks have been a prominent part of any formal room. The mantle clock is still a timeless statement of grace and today you can find styles ranging from the traditional to modern...

• Date Added: 5/20/2006
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You tried to put away money throughout your life for your "golden years." But with college tuition, weddings and ever increasing property taxes, it was rare to have much money left over to put into savings. Now you are trying to get by on a social security check and perhaps a pension, but it is...

• Date Added: 5/19/2006
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Every homeowner needs to be active and aware of their home security concerns.  With home invasions and break-ins on the rise, it is time to take some steps towards protecting your family and your valuable belongings.  It would surprise most people to realize how simple it is for a burglar to break...

• Date Added: 5/19/2006
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If you're thinking of adding new siding or decking to your home this year, one of the key decisions you'll need to make is your choice of wood, synthetic material, or other material. You've probably heard your friends speak about cedar as their preferred building product for decks, fences, and...

• Date Added: 5/16/2006
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Desk clocks are a statement of authority and professionalism. No desk is complete without a desk clock that reflects the personality of the person who uses the desk. In your home, a desk clock will be a great way to accessorize and add depth to your home office decor. In your place of business, a...

• Date Added: 5/2/2006
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An outdoor clock is the perfect addition to your deck, patio, or pool area. You can find outdoor clocks that also serve as thermometers and some even function as a personal weather station that shows barometric pressure and weather forecasts. Outdoor clocks are made to be extremely durable and...

• Date Added: 4/27/2006
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Grandfather clocks were originally known as floor clocks or long case clocks. A song written in 1875 called "The Grandfather's Clock" told the story of an aging floor clock that stood in the George Hotel in North Yorkshire, England. Two brothers managed the hotel. The clock began slowly losing...

• Date Added: 4/25/2006
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With the winter finally behind us, it is time to put that winter bedding away for yet another year. While flannel sheets and heavy comforters are perfect for those cold winter nights, most of us look forward to sleeping under light cotton sheets and lightweight throws. With a little care and...

• Date Added: 4/24/2006
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What happened to being able to be comfortable in your own home? Unfortunately, high energy costs this winter resulted in many people having to turn down their thermostats, and instead bundle up in extra sweaters and socks. And rest assured it will only get worse. If the energy costs keep rising at...

• Date Added: 4/18/2006
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Spring has finally sprung, and many of us are eager to get our home renovations underway. With so many project options available to the average homeowner, it is often difficult to determine the most cost effective home improvements. This is especially difficult for people that are trying to...

• Date Added: 4/16/2006
• Views: 476