Electronic Househunting
The discrepancy in listings is also attributable to how the material is collected and how it is paid for. Listings at homebuilder.com, which is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders, is by ... [... more]
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Clean Water Hardness Buildup
For many small businesses, the cost of managing accounts receivable can take a significant bite out of the bottom line. Online technology is helping small business owners cut costs and improve collections... learn ... [... more]
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Build A Fireplace Mantel
A fireplace is usually just a black hole in the wall until it is framed by decorative elements called a surround and mantel. The mantel makes the fireplace a focal point and sets the style for a room. If you have ... [... more]
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Building A Book Case - An Overview
The two basic categories of wood used most often in woodworking projects are hardwood and softwood. Hardwood is more durable and less prone to dents and scratches. It is also more expensive but will finish to a ... [... more]
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Building A Book Case - Checklist
Every year when summer rolls around, people look to brighten and refresh their homes with the bold, fun colors that represent summer flowers, sunny days and the outdoors... learn more ... [... more]
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Building A Table - Assembly
The other method uses mirror holders which attach the top to the rails. Screwed into the underside of the top, these holders project into a saw kerf on the rail. This table requires ten holders, two for each end and ... [... more]
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Building A Table - Checklist
Seasoned sailors will tell you a cruise is the only way to vacation. But many vacationers who might like to test the waters with a two- or four-night cruise, stay on shore when they realize... learn more ... [... more]
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Building A Table - Introduction
Take special care regarding the use of the table saw fence settings and the suggestions on how to make cuts using safety guards, push sticks, push blocks, fence straddlers, and feather boards. Many helpful tips on measuring, using a rip fence, ... [... more]
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A Glossary Of Basic Woodworking Techniques
A second application for a plane would be on a larger scale and requires the use of a power tool called, quite aptly, a planer. These are available in many different sizes that range from very portable to not portable at all. They are used to ... [... more]
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How To Control Home's Shop Dust
For more power and even less dust, there are portable dust collectors available that are actually a smaller version of the central collectors. Portable dust collectors have large internal impellers that create quite a bit of suction, and an inlet ... [... more]
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How To Fasten To Plaster Board Walls
Heavier objects can be supported with a molly style hollow wall fastener, a spiral threaded fastener, or a toggle bolt. Any may need a flat hook attached for picture wire. Drill a hole through the wall to fit the size of hollow wall (molly) ... [... more]
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How To Make Strong Wood Joints
First cut a regular 45-degree-angle miter joint. Then cut a groove in each end of the pieces to be mitered. Or if you prefer, you can lay out the 45-degree angle on each piece of wood. This will show you how deep the groove needs to be. Go ahead ... [... more]
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