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5 Steps to Prep Your Wall for Paint

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Nov 17th 2009

The most important part of painting is prepping your wall and work area. If your paint surface isn't clean and the surrounding areas aren't taped properly, you'll have a bigger mess than what you started with.

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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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How to Pull Up Carpet

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Nov 16th 2009

Pulling up carpet is a labor-intensive activity, so while you can do it by yourself, it's a lot easier and a lot less heavy, if you bring in at least one other person to help out.

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Basic Childproofing Tips in Your Home

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Nov 12th 2009

The following are tips to use around your home to protect your child safe from common household dangers that adults aren't always in tune with.

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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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