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Oct 22

Home Improvement Dos and Don’ts

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Now that the weather is getting cooler, it’s time to take your home improvement projects indoors. The holiday season will be upon us in a few weeks, so you better get started. But before you do, check out our list of costly pitfalls to avoid and the important must-do steps to make your project a success.

After that, take our toolbox quiz to see if you know what tools, trick and tips are needed for several household jobs.

If you’ve just finished a successful home improvement project and you found a secret that made things go easier, add it to our tip jar and share it with other readers.

Good luck and happy home improving!

Posted at 4:37 pm

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  1. [...] This post was Twitted by brickwallbob [...]
    Sorry… forgot to say great post – can't wait to read your next one!

    Twitted by brickwall on October 23, 2009 at 2:16 AM
  2. Winter months definately require new changes

    home decor guy
    http://www.homedecornew.com

    home decor guy on October 27, 2009 at 3:07 AM
  3. I need help. really bad. my room is way to little (it was origianlly the storage closet ) so after about 6 years of arguing with him i finally talked my dad into letting me turn the attic into my new bedroom….. problems…. i'm 16 working on getting my license so i can have a job and get money… i have to pay for flooring, ventilation, walls, lighting, heat and air, everything! and i have to do it all by myself! i dont know what to do! the only one helping me is my grandma! the worst thing is everyone's expecting me to be moved in the attic in just a couple months!!!! HELP!!!! woman73067@yahoo.com shoot me ideas

    Taylor on November 5, 2009 at 5:11 PM
  4. Great blog post. It really helps figure out what people need to make home improvement easier. Be sure to take a look at my website http://www.guardiandry.com/ and let me know what comes to mind. Take care

    Guardian Basement on February 7, 2011 at 2:40 PM
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