Home Improvement Magazine

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• Why "S" Traps Aren't Allowed

  

  A common plumbing defect found in many older houses is an "S" trap. An "S" trap is named so because it looks like an "S" on its side - it basically consists... Read more

  The 05 June 2012 by   Homesmsp
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• Hot Dimmer Switches - How To Know When It's A Problem

  

  Have you ever brushed your hand up against a dimmer switch and noticed that some of them get extremely hot? I've done this many times while inspecting houses,... Read more

  The 22 May 2012 by   Homesmsp
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• Aquarium

  

  A brief walk-through Aquarium Bungalow, during a rare quiet day just after the new VPM (moisture-Vapour Permeable Membrane) had been fitted: The... Read more

  The 18 May 2012 by   The_woodlouse
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• Beautiful Textiles for the Home - Maresca Textiles

  

  One of the easiest ways to give your home a freshening up for spring and summer is by changing out soft goods - pillows, throws, linens, etc... I recently... Read more

  The 16 May 2012 by   Decorology
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• A Master Bath Renovation – The Finishing Stage

  

  After weeks of demo and the rough stages we are so thrilled to have finally entered the drywall phase of this renovation.  All the framing, plumbing and... Read more

  The 09 May 2012 by   Lorigilder
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• How is Your Deck Attached to the Building?

  

  May is National Deck Safety Month, so I'm going to start off this month by writing about the most common cause of deck collapses - improper attachment to... Read more

  The 08 May 2012 by   Homesmsp
  

• Improper Shingle Nailing = Defective Installation

  

  The manufacturers of asphalt shingles give specific instructions on how to fasten shingles, and they're all pretty much the same. Unfortunately, following thos... Read more

  The 01 May 2012 by   Homesmsp
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• Pleasedon'tfallonmyneighbourshouse

  

  It's been a busy and exciting week. We've had some proper builders in to speed things up and get vaguely back towards schedule, and most importantly to get in... Read more

  The 22 April 2012 by   The_woodlouse
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• Ionization Vs. Photoelectric Smoke Alarms

  

  The vast majority of smoke alarms in use today are the ionization type... but they're no longer allowed as the only type of residential smoke alarms in Iowa,... Read more

  The 10 April 2012 by   Homesmsp
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• A Charming Upstate Farm Retreat

  

  It's a dream of all (admit it, all) NYC dwellers to have a country retreat. Kathryn Windley was no exception to the rule. She was tired of her grueling hours... Read more

  The 04 April 2012 by   Decorology
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