Archive for 'Articles about Your Home'

Inexpensive Home Security – Woods Flip Switch Timer

Posted on 24th April 2012 in Blogs, DIY Repairs Indoors, What's New for Your Home?, What's New?

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by Kristina Abbott

Inexpensive Home Security – Woods Flip Switch Timer

Last week, our Hardware Manager, Mike Monroe, unveiled a new product for us. It’s a flip-switch timer by Woods that literally flips a toggle switch on and off at the times you specify. I...

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Share A Watt – Portable Power

Posted on 5th April 2012 in Articles about Your Home, What's New for Your Home?, What's New?

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by Kristina Abbott

Have you ever been at a crowded airport and needed to charge your phone and laptop or camera but there weren’t enough plugs? There IS a solution. The new Share A Watt Portable Surge...

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How To Remove Paint From Brass Fixtures

Posted on 5th January 2012 in Cleaning, DIY Repairs Indoors

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by Kristina Abbott

Article Source: wikiHow Older homes often have brass heating vent covers, window handles and locks, and door knobs that have been covered with paint. Here is a simple way to reveal your antique treasures...

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Air Purification – a Review by Jim Wilkerson

Posted on 16th November 2011 in Articles about Your Home, Blogs, DIY Repairs Indoors, Road Tests with Jim Wilkerson

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by Jim Wilkerson

Disclaimer: First I need to let you know that I have a financial interest in Blackhawk. I have exposure to great many products and do a lot of the purchasing so I have a...

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Best Manufacturers in Portland, Oregon – Made in the USA

Posted on 19th October 2011 in Cookware, Kitchen, Made In The USA

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by Kristina Abbott

Best Manufacturers makes commercial quality tools used by America’s finest chefs. For over 40 years, Best has been a leading manufacturer and supplier to the restaurant industry. You can have the same American-made quality utensils in your...

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Winterizing Homes In Charlotte

Posted on 18th October 2011 in Articles about Your Home, Articles For Outdoor Living, Winterizing Indoors, Winterizing Outdoors

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by Kristina Abbott

It’s that time of year when Charlotte residents start thinking about winterizing our homes. Here are 50 ways to prepare for the upcoming cold weather. Much of the suggestions are common-sense, but it’s good...

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What You Should Know BEFORE You Start Your Kitchen Remodel

Posted on 5th October 2011 in Decorative Hardware, Kitchen, Remodeling

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by Kristina Abbott

By Jim Wilkerson Pick Your Hardware A major mistake people make when starting a kitchen remodel is to paint their cabinets before picking out hardware. The problem with this is that the holes...

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How To Install A Door Knocker

Posted on 5th October 2011 in Decorative Hardware, DIY Repairs Indoors

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by Kristina Abbott

Article Source: eHow A door knocker is an inexpensive way to add visual appeal and practicality to an exterior front door entrance. If you have a little time and the appropriate tools, you can...

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Door Knockers

Posted on 5th October 2011 in Decorative Hardware, DIY Repairs Indoors

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by Kristina Abbott

Your front door is the introduction your home makes to the world. A door knocker to your home is a great way to set the tone for your home’s style, yet is often overlooked....

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Door Knobs For an Inexpensive Decorating Solution

Posted on 5th October 2011 in Decorative Hardware, DIY Repairs Indoors

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by Kristina Abbott

Article Source: Ezine Remodeling a house to get it to be perfect can be a very expensive venture. The kitchen for instance, can cost thousands of dollars to renovate and is one of...

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