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Painting Hardwood Floors

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Nov 26th 2009

Painting is a great way to rejuvenate floors that have been scarred and damaged, without having to go to the expense of replacing hardwood.

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How To Hang Wall Plates Safely

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Nov 25th 2009

One of the easiest ways to hang plates is to purchase a plate hanger. You can find them at craft and hardware stores for just a few dollars. Generally these come in several different materials to coordinate with the hardware in your home, including: brass, lucite and wire. Some have springs and some don't.

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How to Dispose of Paint

by Michelle Hainer, Posted Nov 20th 2009

Your project may be finished, but you can't just toss your excess paint into the trash the way you would last night's leftovers. (Well you could, but that would be really un-ecofriendly of you.) The first step is to determine whether the paint is oil or water-based, as they have different methods of disposal. The label on the can should have this information. If it says acrylic or latex, it's water-based.

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Tricks to Remove Wallpaper

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Nov 18th 2009

While wallpaper removal is inherently messy, it doesn't have to be difficult. It does require a lot of patience, especially if you are removing old wallpaper from a large area. Before you begin removing wallpaper, it can be useful to determine what lies beneath the paper, whether you have drywall or plaster. You can tell which type of wall you have by feel and sound:

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How To Change a Lock

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Nov 17th 2009

Changing a lock doesn't have to be complicated. Using the same lock brand makes it easier, so that you don't have to make too many modifications, or alter the door.

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Polaroid Planter: A Picture of Creativity

by Erin Loechner, Posted Nov 4th 2009

As is often the case with many great trends, the death of Polaroid film has launched the birth of Polaroid-inspired products. I've seen it all, from magnets to tees and everything in between.

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How To: Bedroom Feng Shui

by Michelle Hainer, Posted Oct 22nd 2009

Feng shui involves more than just moving furniture around. Feng shui is actually an ancient Chinese art whose name literally means "wind and water." When you practice feng shui, you're arranging the objects around you in a way that creates a free flow of positive energy, or chi.

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