All posts by onthehouse
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What’s Trending in Tile
Wall Tile: Shaping our surroundings Tiles have always been the “go to material” for their durability and ability to withstand above average wear and tear and once again interior designers are tiling backsplashes from floor to ceiling....
- Posted March 11, 2015
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Choosing the Right Door for Your Home
Are you planning to replace your painted, worn out looking interior doors? Here is some information you can and will use! What door construction should you select? Do you prefer to have hurricane doors? Hollow Core: These are...
- Posted March 11, 2015
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New Toilet-Unclogging Plastic Wrap May do in the Plunger
Pure Potty Voodoo! Pongtu, toilet-unclogging plastic wrap might replace your plunger. It looks like there’s no way this could possibly work. In a video from South Korea, a toilet is clogged up with nasty brown water and plenty...
- Posted March 11, 2015
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Mosaic Tiles are Marvelous!
Emser Tile’s CHARM™ Charm features a delightful series of glass pebbles and blends in an array of colors. The tile comes as a 12″ x 12″ field tile and mosaic on mesh, 5/16″ thick, for use on...
- Posted March 11, 2015
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Show Notes: Doors, March Maintenance and More
If new doors are on your To-Do list for spring, James and Morris were giving a class on Doors 101. Learn how to select the best door for the different locations inside or outside of your home....
- Posted March 7, 2015
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Tools: Sharpening Knives
A sharp knife can make a carving job easier and safer – just ask your neighborhood butcher. Chances are that you’ll end up with an ear full and maybe even a chop or two to take home....
- Posted March 5, 2015
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When It Rains, It Pours! Gutters, Downspouts, Drainage…and More
Gene Kelly would probably not be remembered as well for his part in “Singing in the Rain” if the movie set had been equipped with rain gutters. As a matter of fact, the producers would probably have...
- Posted March 5, 2015
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Basements & Crawl Spaces: How To Eliminate Water in a Basement
As with other aspects of life, home ownership is not void of challenges that can cause an owner to question (even regret) his decision to own a piece of the “great American dream.” We refer to these...
- Posted March 5, 2015
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Soak It Up: How to Manage Stormwater in Your Landscape
Snowmelt and spring rains are on their way, and in many places, excessive runoff from them is a recurring springtime problem. As a homeowner, you can help by allowing water to infiltrate your property instead of sending...
- Posted March 4, 2015
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Create Succulent Custom Wreaths with Garden Apothecary
5 Easy Steps to Creating a Custom Wreath Read on to learn about the simple secrets of how to make your very own Succulent Wreath. Basically, there are 5 simple steps to creating your custom, healthy, gorgeous...
- Posted March 4, 2015