http://factoidz.com/experts-in/diy/ diy articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/how-to-work-with-your-mortgage-company-to-avoid-going-into-foreclosure/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-work-with-your-mortgage-company-to-avoid-going-into-foreclosure/ A lost job, a death in the family, too many bills piling up - there are many reasons why families today are losing their homes. However, there are many actions you can take to try and save your home before it's foreclosed on. The first thing to do is contact your mortgage company! It's th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/foreclosures-vs-short-sales-what-is-the-difference.jpg http://factoidz.com/bartending-101-setting-up-a-home-bar/ http://factoidz.com/bartending-101-setting-up-a-home-bar/ This is for every man and woman out there who isn't a bartender but likes to play one when at home entertaining guests. I have bartended for a few years (too many, but I don't feel like aging myself). I built my own bar at home, in my kitchen. It has hanging glass racks and room for all of my sup... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/planning-bachelor-and-bachelorette-parties-lets-groove-tonight.jpg http://factoidz.com/backyard-pool-maintenance/ http://factoidz.com/backyard-pool-maintenance/ As much fun as a backyard pool can be, maintaining the chemical balance needed for a clean clear pool can become a nightmare. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Periodic testing and a few minutes a day tending to your pool will allow your pool o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/post/backyard-pool-maintenance.jpg http://factoidz.com/make-your-moving-day-greener/ http://factoidz.com/make-your-moving-day-greener/ The warm weather brings moving trucks and cardboard boxes to the streets of New York. Here's how to make the relocation process more friendly on your planet--and your body too! 1. Forego the cardboard. In place of cardboard boxes, go for a sturdier and more re-usable opti... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/p/green-living-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/fun-family-project-how-to-make-recycled-bird-feeders/ http://factoidz.com/fun-family-project-how-to-make-recycled-bird-feeders/ You don't have to spend a lot of money or be handy with tools in order to make bird feeders with your kids!  With a little imagination and creativity, any object you might have around the house can be recycled as a bird-feeder.  The advantages to doing this are numerous: Great family a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/post/fun-family-project-how-to-make-recycled-bird-feeders.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-paint-clouds-on-a-ceiling/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-paint-clouds-on-a-ceiling/ Recently I was hired to paint a ceiling for a playroom. I have painted a lot of things in my life but this was a first. For me the only way to learn was to do. I started by finding out what kind of clouds they wanted. They wanted cirrus clouds, so my first step was to research cirrus clouds, g... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-paint-clouds-on-a-ceiling.jpg http://factoidz.com/mineral-spirits-common-uses-cool-tricks-and-precautions/ http://factoidz.com/mineral-spirits-common-uses-cool-tricks-and-precautions/ Mineral spirits are purchased at a paint supply store and are used for various things. Mainly they are used for paint clean up on paint brushes, mistakes made while painting, thinning paint to make it easier to scrape, and as a degreaser in auto and machine shops. I use mineral spirits to help clean... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/post/mineral-spirits-common-uses-cool-tricks-and-precautions.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-reduce-wasted-power-costs-by-eliminating-phantom-loads/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-reduce-wasted-power-costs-by-eliminating-phantom-loads/ Americans use electrical power at an unprecedented rate. In fact, per capita, Americans use more power than any other nation in the world. We have become a gluttonous and wasteful nation, to the detriment of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit.jpg http://factoidz.com/obtaining-a-permit-for-a-backyard-deck-is-easier-than-you-think/ http://factoidz.com/obtaining-a-permit-for-a-backyard-deck-is-easier-than-you-think/ Are you interested in adding onto your home with a custom deck? The idea can be exciting and daunting all at the same time. While you may be picturing fun-filled backyard barbecues, you may also be dreading the headache of the permit process. Don't let this process derail you deck plans. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/building-a-diy-wood-deck-your-quick-start-guide.jpg http://factoidz.com/screen-printing-at-home-made-easy-2/ http://factoidz.com/screen-printing-at-home-made-easy-2/ I own Kiss or Kill Clothing, an independent clothing line that I started in High School as an alternative to buying the ridiculously priced shirts of other labels. I figured that I could create designs just as good looking, if not better, than all those other labels. What I didn't realize was how ex... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/post/screen-printing-at-home-made-easy-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-sculptural-potted-flower-arrangements/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-sculptural-potted-flower-arrangements/ Flowers can become a living sculpture instead of a mere splash of colour. Think about colour scheme, graduating heights, volume, and texture. Design a symmetrical or asymmetrical arrangement. First begin with colour. Decide if you wa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/summer-flowers-and-planting.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-your-own-last-will-testament-free-without-an-attorney-for-estate-probate/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-your-own-last-will-testament-free-without-an-attorney-for-estate-probate/ Preamble:  I am an attorney, licensed to practice in California and before the federal courts.  This article is not intended to provide legal advice, and it does not in any way imply that the reader has an attorney/client relationship with me just by virtue of having read it.  This article is no... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/living-off-the-grid-diy-guide-to-transitioning-your-home-to-renewable-energy/ http://factoidz.com/living-off-the-grid-diy-guide-to-transitioning-your-home-to-renewable-energy/ There are those who believe that mankind is making an enormous adverse impact on the Earth. Some even think that the damage we humans have done is already irreversible and we have doomed the planet to an accelerated warming of the globe. There are others how... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/living-off-the-grid-diy-guide-to-transitioning-your-home-to-renewable-energy.jpg http://factoidz.com/going-green-with-tankless-water-heaters/ http://factoidz.com/going-green-with-tankless-water-heaters/ So has all the new water heaters on the market have you confused on which one is the best? Which one is the greenest and most efficient? Well don’t feel alone, there happens to be a lot of options today but the proper application is what needs to be looked at. There is no doubt that the standar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/going-green-with-tankless-water-heaters.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-a-bathroom-vent-fan-part-2/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-a-bathroom-vent-fan-part-2/ Introduction In Part 1 of this article we ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-install-a-bathroom-vent-fan-part-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-installing-a-bathroom-exhaust-fan-part-1/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-installing-a-bathroom-exhaust-fan-part-1/ Introduction Installing a bathroom exhaust fan is a relatively easy project for any moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-installing-a-bathroom-exhaust-fan-part-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-in-greenhouse-gardening/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-in-greenhouse-gardening/ Greenhouse gardening is not that different from other types of gardening when it comes to the kinds of tools and equipment you need to have in order to be successful. From simple hand tools to flower pots, there are all sorts of types of supplies that you can get in order to help maintain your gr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-your-own-diy-greenhouse.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-baby-shower-invitations/ http://factoidz.com/diy-baby-shower-invitations/ For Personalized baby shower invites DIY is the way to go! You know the essentials an invitation should include but what about all the rest? Whatever theme you decide on here are the basics. 1. decide on the theme and the shape of your invitation. Use a die cut or postcard size cardstock. 2. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-baby-shower-invitations.jpg http://factoidz.com/ten-steps-to-design-and-build-your-own-backyard-irrigation-system/ http://factoidz.com/ten-steps-to-design-and-build-your-own-backyard-irrigation-system/ 1) Inventory: Need to know what existing watering system or systems you currently have for your whole front and back yard. Some folk have never had water available in their back yard. Or they have a sprinkler system in their front yard but not in their back yard. Or they have well water in the back ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ten-steps-to-design-and-build-your-own-backyard-irrigation-system.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-of-my-favorite-diy-martini-cocktail-recipes/ http://factoidz.com/5-of-my-favorite-diy-martini-cocktail-recipes/ Martinis are often quite expensive when drinking at a restaurant or bar and rumor has it that they tack on another couple bucks for the snazzy stemware that makes them so appealing. Consider entertaining at home with your own Martini bar! They really are not complicated to make. All recipes call for... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-of-my-favorite-diy-martini-cocktail-recipes.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-contractor-impersonators-and-unlicensed-contractors/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-contractor-impersonators-and-unlicensed-contractors/ With the unemployment rate skyrocketing through the roof it is only natural that we might see some shifting of professions within our communities. The bank teller that you've been seeing in the drive-thru might be selling avon or waitressing at your favorite restaurant. This is fin... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-contractor-impersonators-and-unlicensed-contractors.jpg http://factoidz.com/health-insurance-and-the-self-employed/ http://factoidz.com/health-insurance-and-the-self-employed/ In 1988 the economy was much like todays. Maybe not quite this bad but there were people losing jobs and losing their homes. I didn't have a home yet but I had a damned good union job at General Electric since 1984. At the age of 22 I was making about $1000 a week and I had ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/health-insurance-and-the-self-employed.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-huge-white-board-for-under-20/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-huge-white-board-for-under-20/ Large wall size white boards can cost up to $500. Here is how to you can build your own dry-erase white board for less than $20. Save paper and visualize your ideas on a giant wall size white board. This is great for students to do homework, practice problems, outlines, and other visuailizations. Id... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-huge-white-board-for-under-20.jpg http://factoidz.com/painting-block-or-brick-the-easy-way/ http://factoidz.com/painting-block-or-brick-the-easy-way/ Let me start by saying that painting is probably my least favorite thing to do. I might sooner volunteer to proofread the phonebook. But...A friend of mine recently got a job painting a brick and block car dealership. He knew that my seamless gutter business was really slow... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/post/painting-block-or-brick-the-easy-way.jpg http://factoidz.com/woodworking-how-to-make-cheap-wood-look-like-expensive-wood/ http://factoidz.com/woodworking-how-to-make-cheap-wood-look-like-expensive-wood/ If you’re anything like me you like to create fine furniture for your home and for your friends using woods like mahogany and walnut but in today’s tight economy using luxury woods can really strain one’s woodworking budget. When m... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/woodworking-how-to-make-cheap-wood-look-like-expensive-wood.jpg http://factoidz.com/becoming-a-contractor-do-you-need-to-get-liability-insurance/ http://factoidz.com/becoming-a-contractor-do-you-need-to-get-liability-insurance/ Just get laid off? If you're anything like me you probably spent a few days mourning, and then once you got tired of sulking you started making a list of all the things that needed to be done around your home that you've been putting off because you were too busy working. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/becoming-a-contractor-do-you-need-to-get-liability-insurance.jpg http://factoidz.com/rejuvenate-your-deck-by-installing-composite-deck-boards/ http://factoidz.com/rejuvenate-your-deck-by-installing-composite-deck-boards/ Is your deck crying out for attention? Are you contemplating refinishing your deck before the really hot weather sets in? Then consider replacing those old deck boards with new composite decking and eliminate the need to pressure wash an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/rejuvenate-your-deck-by-installing-composite-deck-boards.jpg http://factoidz.com/product-review-of-the-sonic-scrubber-kitchen-and-bath-power-cleaner/ http://factoidz.com/product-review-of-the-sonic-scrubber-kitchen-and-bath-power-cleaner/ The Sonic Scrubber is a cleaning tool that can be used in your home or on your vehicle. It looks like a high powered toothbrush, but it is indeed a cleaning tool. It comes with one cleaning head and multiple other cleaning heads of vari... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/product-review-of-the-sonic-scrubber-kitchen-and-bath-power-cleaner.jpg http://factoidz.com/taxidermy-how-to-preserve-mount-and-paint-a-perch/ http://factoidz.com/taxidermy-how-to-preserve-mount-and-paint-a-perch/ Taxidermy – How to Mount and Paint a Perch Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/taxidermy-how-to-preserve-mount-and-paint-a-perch.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electrician-how-to-install-tamper-resistant-receptacles/ http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electrician-how-to-install-tamper-resistant-receptacles/ The DIY electrician: How-to install tamper-resistant receptacles There were many major changes in the 2008 Revision of the NEC (National Electric C... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-diy-electrician-how-to-install-tamper-resistant-receptacles.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electrician-how-to-make-perfect-solderless-splices/ http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electrician-how-to-make-perfect-solderless-splices/ Article 110 of the NEC (National Electric Code), Requirements for Electrical Installations, should be studied carefully by every DIY electrician because a project passing or failing inspection depends on compliance with the requirements ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-diy-electrician-how-to-make-perfect-solderless-splices.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-skill-set-2-wiring-a-2x4-studded-wall-for-switches-and-receptacles/ http://factoidz.com/diy-skill-set-2-wiring-a-2x4-studded-wall-for-switches-and-receptacles/ Welcome to DIY skill set 2. Before we get started with the task at hand, wiring our new walls for switches and duplex receptacles, I want to spend a moment talking about electrical codes. The NEC (National Electric Codes) provides the ba... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-skill-set-2-wiring-a-2x4-studded-wall-for-switches-and-receptacles.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-skill-set-1-framing-interior-walls/ http://factoidz.com/diy-skill-set-1-framing-interior-walls/ More and more young families today are taking on major remodeling jobs as family projects, projects like converting an unfinished basement into a finished living space. Some people may want to convert their basement into a single large r... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-skill-set-1-framing-interior-walls.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-your-own-pond-filter-for-around-200/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-your-own-pond-filter-for-around-200/ After building my 1,500 gallon goldfish pond I started checking into filters. My brother bought a nice one from a local company for eight hundred dollars and it works great for his pond but that’s more money than I care to sp... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-your-own-pond-filter-for-around-200.jpg http://factoidz.com/step-by-step-diy-guide-to-installing-a-new-bathroom-toilet/ http://factoidz.com/step-by-step-diy-guide-to-installing-a-new-bathroom-toilet/ Replacing your bathroom toilet is not a particularly difficult project and well within the skill level of most home DIYers. When looking at new toilets, you will quickly see that these are not your fathers toilets. They come in... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/step-by-step-diy-guide-to-installing-a-new-bathroom-toilet.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-great-stone-paved-walkway-at-an-affordable-price/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-great-stone-paved-walkway-at-an-affordable-price/ There are tons of great ways to create beautiful walk ways, but when you can't afford the high costs of some of the flat stones you find at many of the home improvement centers, it's time to get creative. Nature can provide many great stones for walking, but don't always rely on it for your creat... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-great-stone-paved-walkway-at-an-affordable-price.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-home-handy-persons-guide-to-installing-a-new-subfloor/ http://factoidz.com/the-home-handy-persons-guide-to-installing-a-new-subfloor/ This article is actually a follow up to “Guide to installing a DIY Floating Wood Floor” that I pub... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-home-handy-persons-guide-to-installing-a-new-subfloor.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-an-ice-fishing-shelter-shanty/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-an-ice-fishing-shelter-shanty/ If you've never been ice fishing, you simply must go. While the thought of fishing on a sub-zero surface may not appeal to you, if you enjoy fishing, you will love the thrill of fishing through a hole in the ice. One necessity you must have is a bit of shelter. It's fairly simple to build an ice sha... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-an-ice-fishing-shelter-shanty.jpg http://factoidz.com/sub-floor-repair-and-replacement-guide/ http://factoidz.com/sub-floor-repair-and-replacement-guide/ Since you’re reading this, you probably already suspect you have a problem with your sub floor. In my experience, water damage is the most common of sub floor problems. Whatever the cause, you need to resolve the problem befo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/sub-floor-repair-and-replacement-guide.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-ladder-hunting-stand/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-ladder-hunting-stand/ Seasoned hunters will agree that a well built tree stand is one of the most important pieces of equipment to have in the woods. The choices available at sporting goods stores can be overwhelming and quite costly. Whether you've been hunting for years or you are a beginner, opting to build your own t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-ladder-hunting-stand.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-replace-a-ceiling-light-fixture/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-replace-a-ceiling-light-fixture/ There is no need to call an electrician when you have the need to replace a light fixture. Even a novice "Do-It-Yourselfer" can make this repair. A few short months ago I made this repair in my kitchen. I flipped the light switch one morning and the light came on, but it began making this sizzling n... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-replace-a-ceiling-light-fixture.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-a-second-phone-line-in-your-home-or-home-office/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-a-second-phone-line-in-your-home-or-home-office/ The local phone company charges $75 for the visit and $40 dollars per hour to install an additional phone line. When I found out how expensive it was, I decided I could do it myself and save a bundle. I found the installation was relatively easy to complete and learned a few things along the way. An... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-install-a-second-phone-line-in-your-home-or-home-office.jpg http://factoidz.com/mortise-locks-deadbolts-and-knockers-buying-and-installing-door-locks/ http://factoidz.com/mortise-locks-deadbolts-and-knockers-buying-and-installing-door-locks/ Door knockers, dead bolts, door handles - customizing your front door is filled with a wide selection of hardware from traditional to modern styles. Boasting a wide array of designs and finishes, door hardware may be purchased as coordinating sets or bought piece by piece. Enhance the look of your h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/mortise-locks-deadbolts-and-knockers-buying-and-installing-door-locks.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-a-cordless-battery-powered-drill-strong-enough-for-the-job/ http://factoidz.com/is-a-cordless-battery-powered-drill-strong-enough-for-the-job/ Battery powered cordless tools have been around for years and the convenience of not being attached to a power cord makes them an ideal choice for many awkward jobs. However if your experience with battery powered tools has been that they’re just too ‘wimpy’ to do a real job it may be time to ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-a-cordless-battery-powered-drill-strong-enough-for-the-job.jpg http://factoidz.com/phillips-slotted-cabinet-tips-clutch-head-hex-tips-making-sense-of-screwdrivers/ http://factoidz.com/phillips-slotted-cabinet-tips-clutch-head-hex-tips-making-sense-of-screwdrivers/ Screwdrivers can be usually classified as Phillips head, slotted or Robertson (square recess) head. Good Quality: You can judge the quality of your screwdriver by the type of metal in the blade, the finish and the amount of grinding on the tip. Other... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/phillips-slotted-cabinet-tips-clutch-head-hex-tips-making-sense-of-screwdrivers.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-guide-to-installing-a-steel-copper-or-zinc-roof-for-your-home/ http://factoidz.com/diy-guide-to-installing-a-steel-copper-or-zinc-roof-for-your-home/ What follows is a short crash course on how to install metal roofing of any sort. No matter what type of metal roofing, be it copper, zinc or steel, it could be roll formed sheets or standing seams, it could be external screw fixed or have hidden clips, basic good construction practices apply to all... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-guide-to-installing-a-steel-copper-or-zinc-roof-for-your-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-do-it-yourself-concrete-counter-tops/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-do-it-yourself-concrete-counter-tops/ Concrete counter tops have come a long ways. The once drab, utilitarian concrete counter tops now make a decorative addition to any homes kitchen and with today’s materials; they are a very doable DIY project. Professional concrete counter top designers and installers charge between $75 and $150 p... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-do-it-yourself-concrete-counter-tops.jpg http://factoidz.com/installing-an-above-ground-pool-instructions-what-to-expect/ http://factoidz.com/installing-an-above-ground-pool-instructions-what-to-expect/ Having a back yard above ground pool can provide you and your family with years of fun and enjoyment. But, installing an above ground pool is heavy work. I recommend that you consider having a professional do the installation. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/installing-an-above-ground-pool-instructions-what-to-expect.jpg http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbyworking-with-pine/ http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbyworking-with-pine/ Pine is the most common variety of softwood available at any home center today and the most reasonably priced. There are many different species of Pine available to the woodworker but, because Pine is thought of being an utilitarian species of wood that is only good for making shelves, rough framing... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbyworking-with-pine.jpg http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobby-building-a-crosscut-sled-for-a-bench-top-table-saw/ http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobby-building-a-crosscut-sled-for-a-bench-top-table-saw/ Bench top power tools are a God sent for the woodworker who only has space for a small shop. Actually, space seems to be a problem for every woodworker no matter how big or small their shop may be because the numbers of power tools that they own seem to grow in proportion to ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/woodworking-as-a-family-hobby-building-a-crosscut-sled-for-a-bench-top-table-saw.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-selecting-and-building-your-own-mini-greenhouse/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-selecting-and-building-your-own-mini-greenhouse/ There are plenty of retail outlets which sell greenhouses, greenhouse supplies and kits. However, it can be hard to find somewhere that sells a mini greenhouse at a reasonable price. mini greenhouses follow the dictates of the famous eccentric architect and innovator, Buckminster Fuller, that bui... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-to-building-your-own-mini-greenhouse.jpg http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobby-build-a-router-table-for-your-shop/ http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobby-build-a-router-table-for-your-shop/ The router is one of the most versatile tools in any woodworking shop no matter how big or small it may be but the table we are about to build today was designed with the small shop in mind because it has a footprint of 28” X 28”. A ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/woodworking-as-a-family-hobby-build-a-router-table-for-your-shop.jpg http://factoidz.com/building-a-diy-wood-deck-your-quick-start-guide/ http://factoidz.com/building-a-diy-wood-deck-your-quick-start-guide/ First its a good idea to draw a simple diagram of the shape of your house and yard. Include sunrise and sunset locations on your house. This becomes important when using your deck comfortably in winter or summer. In the summer the sun will rise from due East but as we approach winter the sun will mo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/building-a-diy-wood-deck-your-quick-start-guide.jpg http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbysetting-up-shop-part-2/ http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbysetting-up-shop-part-2/ A few weeks after my thirteen year old grandson finished building his woodworkers workbench (see Part 1 of this series) with minim... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbysetting-up-shop-part-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-home-handy-persons-guide-to-selecting-and-using-a-pressure-washer/ http://factoidz.com/the-home-handy-persons-guide-to-selecting-and-using-a-pressure-washer/ One of the most useful power tools available to any do-it-yourselfer today is the power pressure washer. It’s the best tool available for cleaning the outside of your home as preparation for painting, for cleaning and prepping your dec... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-home-handy-persons-guide-to-selecting-and-using-a-pressure-washer.jpg http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbysetting-up-shop/ http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbysetting-up-shop/ Woodworking is a hobby that the whole family can enjoy. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a man or woman, or a young boy or girl. It doesn’t matter whether you’re nine years old or ninety years young. It doesn’t matter whether y... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbysetting-up-shop.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-home-handy-persons-guide-to-installing-corian-style-solid-surface-counter-tops/ http://factoidz.com/the-home-handy-persons-guide-to-installing-corian-style-solid-surface-counter-tops/ Until relatively recently working with solid counter top material was thought to be beyond the competencies of the do-it-yourselfer but, with the recent emergence of companies like Solid Surfaces.Com, that has all changed. These companie... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-home-handy-persons-guide-to-installing-corian-style-solid-surface-counter-tops.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-home-handypersons-guide-to-building-a-basic-tool-kit/ http://factoidz.com/the-home-handypersons-guide-to-building-a-basic-tool-kit/ This article is written specifically for all you handypersons of the feminine persuasion out there in DIY land. You have skills and talents that rival any of your male counterparts but they have you at a disadvantage in some areas like h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-home-handypersons-guide-to-building-a-basic-tool-kit.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-home-handypersons-guide-to-home-repair-a-guide-to-installing-a-submergible-sump-pump/ http://factoidz.com/the-home-handypersons-guide-to-home-repair-a-guide-to-installing-a-submergible-sump-pump/ This is the time of the year when many people discover water seeping up through the cracks in their basement floors. This is a serious problem even if you don’t use the basement because the water will undermine the foundation and the d... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-home-handypersons-guide-to-home-repair-a-guide-to-installing-a-submergible-sump-pump.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-home-handypersons-guide-to-home-remodeling-a-guide-to-installing-wainscoting-or-beadboard/ http://factoidz.com/the-home-handypersons-guide-to-home-remodeling-a-guide-to-installing-wainscoting-or-beadboard/ If you are like most people today, your single most valuable asset is your home. Your home is your castle and in today’s uncertain financial conditions, it’s the safest place to invest your hard earned dollars. With unemployment on t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-home-handypersons-guide-to-home-remodeling-a-guide-to-installing-wainscoting-or-beadboard.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-a-picket-fence/ http://factoidz.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-a-picket-fence/ Picket fences are absolutely beautiful to look at when you see them around your neighborhood, but you know that there is a lot of time involved in creating one. But, alas, if you feel you don't have the time to create a picket fence there are ways around all of the hard work.  But first, let's dive... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-ins-and-outs-of-a-picket-fence.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-installing-low-voltage-landscape-lighting/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-installing-low-voltage-landscape-lighting/ Spring is here and it’s time to start thinking about ways to improve the appearance of our yards and the exteriors of our homes. Over the last few weeks I have received numerous calls from customers and potential customers requesting i... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-installing-low-voltage-landscape-lighting.jpg http://factoidz.com/if-you-must-do-it-yourself/ http://factoidz.com/if-you-must-do-it-yourself/ Okay, you're a jack of all trades. You've done everything on your home from painting the walls to seal coating the driveway. Everyone who sees your handy work says "Hey you can do mine next!" You happily assist your neighbors and relatives with all their projects and you'd be ins... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-17.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-repair-your-running-toilet/ http://factoidz.com/diy-repair-your-running-toilet/ It is really not difficult to perform a do-it-yourself repair on a running toilet. To stop the water from running, we had to remember to jiggle the flush handle. If anyone in my family used the toilet and flushed and walked away without jiggling the handle, the water would run forever. My toilet pro... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-repair-your-running-toilet.jpg http://factoidz.com/go-green-with-diy-drain-cleaners/ http://factoidz.com/go-green-with-diy-drain-cleaners/ Are you conscious of what chemicals you use in your home and put down your drains? Don't you wish you could unstop your drains when you need to without using caustic drain cleaners? You do it Green yourselfer's can indeed make DIY drain cleaners for clogged drains. It's almost impossible to preve... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/go-green-with-diy-drain-cleaners.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-an-inexpensive-wedding-part-4/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-an-inexpensive-wedding-part-4/ Hotel Room for Wedding Night: Book the hotel room for your wedding night a few months in advance and ask if there are any discounts available. Also, ask if they have any packages for a couple that just got married. Some hotels have a romance package or a honeymooner's package where you can get one n... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-to-an-inexpensive-wedding-part-4.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-an-inexpensive-wedding-part-3/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-an-inexpensive-wedding-part-3/ Flowers: The question is do you want silk or do you have to have fresh? Do you know anyone who is a florist or makes flower arrangements as a hobby that could make them for you? Silk is much cheaper to purchase for your wedding flowers than fresh. But some women prefer having fresh as opposed to sil... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-to-an-inexpensive-wedding-part-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-an-inexpensive-wedding-part-2/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-an-inexpensive-wedding-part-2/ Bridesmaid Dresses/Groomsmen Tuxes: Look for bridesmaid dresses on the cheap in the off season, on the internet or from your local discount or next to new type of shop. If you bought your wedding dress from a certain retailer (especially if it's one that specializes in wedding stuff) like David's Br... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-to-an-inexpensive-wedding-part-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-an-inexpensive-wedding-part-1/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-an-inexpensive-wedding-part-1/ Remember that first you need to set a budget and make it a realistic one! Make yourself stick to it or get someone to help you that won't let you compromise on your budget! Set up a seperate savings account to put money aside for the wedding expenses. Ask family/friends for help. Many times family w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-to-an-inexpensive-wedding-part-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/make-your-web-video-rock-editing-basics/ http://factoidz.com/make-your-web-video-rock-editing-basics/ If you want your online videos to look more professional and get more views, first put down your camcorder and plug in your laptop.  Because by learning a few basics about editing programs you will understand what it takes to pump up your visuals when you get behind the camera. First, make sure ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/make-your-web-video-rock-editing-basics.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-know-when-to-do-it-yourself-vs-sub-contracting/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-know-when-to-do-it-yourself-vs-sub-contracting/ How to know when to: Do it yourself vs. Sub-contracting. Ready to add that closet to your bedroom? How about re-shingling your roof? Th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-know-when-to-do-it-yourself-vs-sub-contracting.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-installing-dimmer-switches/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-installing-dimmer-switches/ Installing dimmer switches is a relatively easy project even for the beginner diy electrician. Dimmer switches come in two basic types, those designed to be used with incandescent lights and those designed to be used with fluorescent light fixtures. Incandescent dimmer switches can be used with a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-installing-dimmer-switches.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall-for-your-home-or-garden/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall-for-your-home-or-garden/ One of the nicest accents to a home or home garden can be a retaining wall. They can be built from many different materials but most commonly are built with, brick, stone, sculpted block, concrete or landscape timbers. None of these m... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall-for-your-home-or-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/to-make-a-western-blacksmith-knife/ http://factoidz.com/to-make-a-western-blacksmith-knife/ What you have to realize is that the guns and knives carried in American West were tools, at times, a man's saddle, guns, knife and leather were the heaviest investment, if not the most important possessions of a Westerner, so he chose them with an eye to durability, style and cost. Then, as now, th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/to-make-a-western-blacksmith-knife.jpg http://factoidz.com/which-are-better-compact-fluorescent-cfl-light-bulbs-or-incandescent-light-bulbs/ http://factoidz.com/which-are-better-compact-fluorescent-cfl-light-bulbs-or-incandescent-light-bulbs/ Like almost everything else in the technological world, both CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Light) and incandescent light bulbs have their strong points and their weak points. Let’s begin by taking a look at CFLs and fluorescent ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/which-are-better-compact-fluorescent-cfl-light-bulbs-or-incandescent-light-bulbs.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-long-lasting-no-frills-roofing-material/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-long-lasting-no-frills-roofing-material/ Asphalt composition shingles and fiberglass shingles Asphalt shingles is still... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-long-lasting-no-frills-roofing-material.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-single-female-homeowner-and-the-home-handyperson/ http://factoidz.com/the-single-female-homeowner-and-the-home-handyperson/ According to the National Association of Realtors, the percentage of home purchased by single women had almost doubled between 1981 and 2005 while the percentage of homes purchased by single men during the same period fell. In... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-9.jpg http://factoidz.com/cold-frame-basics/ http://factoidz.com/cold-frame-basics/ Using a cold frame to protect and grow garden plants can give you a head start on the growing season. Building a cold frame is relatively inexpensive and with a little work can make a great addition to any size garden. Using a cold frame can also give you fresh herbs and greens thru the colder month... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-8.jpg http://factoidz.com/maple-syrup-just-a-tree-tap-away/ http://factoidz.com/maple-syrup-just-a-tree-tap-away/ What is sweeter than the drizzle of thick amber syrup easing down a hot stack of pancakes?…When your family has made the maple syrup from your own trees. Tapping your own trees and producing a batch ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/maple-syrup-just-a-tree-tap-away.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-maintaining-a-trouble-free-radiator/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-maintaining-a-trouble-free-radiator/ Automotive cooling systems and the materials used in them have changed remarkably over the years. Gone are the days when car radiators were constructed of steel and brass and you repair them with solder or a brazing rod. Most ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-maintaining-a-trouble-free-radiator.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-installing-roof-rain-gutters/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-installing-roof-rain-gutters/ Installing your own roof gutter systems is a relatively easy diy project as long as you aren’t afraid of heights because you will be working off of ladders, your roof, and/or scaffolding. According to the Home Safety Council... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-installing-roof-rain-gutters.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-heating-with-a-wood-pellet-stove/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-heating-with-a-wood-pellet-stove/ The wind was howling through the Evergreens outside my shop all day yesterday. With the temperature in the low teens and a chill factor of around -7°F, it was the perfect day to test my newly... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-heating-with-a-wood-pellet-stove.jpg http://factoidz.com/an-introduction-to-star-gazing/ http://factoidz.com/an-introduction-to-star-gazing/ As a child, I dreamed of traveling to planets in distant galaxies, as I pretended to be Buck Rogers or Flash Gordon. I would lay on my back on the hill behind our tractor shed and gaze up at galaxies 2.5 million light years aw... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/an-introduction-to-star-gazing.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-wedding-invitations/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-wedding-invitations/ Wedding invitations can get very expensive, just like everything else in a wedding, invitations can be way overpriced for what you get. Many brides are opting to create their own invitations now to save money and have more control over the design and the timing of when they have their invitations... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-wedding-invitations.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-building-a-cold-frame-for-your-garden/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-building-a-cold-frame-for-your-garden/ When we bought our new home atop Walch’s Mountain, my honey’s Honey-Do list grew by leaps and bounds. The first thing that she wanted was a greenhouse so she could exercise her gr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-building-a-cold-frame-for-your-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-silver-soldering-techniques/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-silver-soldering-techniques/ Silver soldering or “Hard Soldering” is an art form but it’s an art form that anyone can learn with a little practice. With silver soldering, practice really does make perfect. I perfected the art of silver soldering man... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-silver-soldering-techniques.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-basic-pot-still/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-basic-pot-still/ When discussing still's people often think of the old moonshiners from prohibition times hiding in the woods from the law, making illegal white lightning.  It's not often that someone now days would have a use for a still right? Wrong!  Although... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-a-basic-pot-still.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electricians-guide-to-building-a-simple-solar-array/ http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electricians-guide-to-building-a-simple-solar-array/ Designing and building a simple solar array is a good father-son project or even a good science fair project for any young scientist. The array that we will build in this article... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-diy-electricians-guide-to-building-a-simple-solar-array.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electricians-guide-to-installing-gfci-receptacles/ http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electricians-guide-to-installing-gfci-receptacles/ Every year tens of thousands of Americans are injured in electrical accidents in and around the home according to a DOE (Department of Energy) report. Every year approximately 300 Americans die from accidental electrocutions in the home with thousands... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-diy-electricians-guide-to-installing-gfci-receptacles.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-for-a-succsessful-home-improvement-project/ http://factoidz.com/tips-for-a-succsessful-home-improvement-project/ Home improvement projects can be a rewarding way to customize you living space and also add value to your home. There are a few steps you can take to assure your project doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Basic skills are required for most projects. The most important is knowing when to ask for help. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-it-yourself-diy-guide-to-building-kitchen-cabinets/ http://factoidz.com/do-it-yourself-diy-guide-to-building-kitchen-cabinets/ Someone recently asked for a simple do-it-yourself guide to building kitchen cabinets. Bearing in mind that most DIYers are not professional tradesmen, this question seems to me a contradiction in te... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-it-yourself-diy-guide-to-building-kitchen-cabinets.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electricians-guide-to-replacing-receptacles/ http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electricians-guide-to-replacing-receptacles/ Faulty electrical wiring is the root cause of approximately 67,800 residential fires in the United States every year. These fires cause $868 million in property damages and claim the lives of 485 adults and children every single year. Faulty electrical wiring causes twice as many residential fires a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-diy-electricians-guide-to-replacing-receptacles.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electricians-guide-to-troubleshooting-and-repairing-lamps/ http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electricians-guide-to-troubleshooting-and-repairing-lamps/ Table lamps and floor lamps are relatively simple devices consisting of a plug, socket w/switch (with some floor lamps the switch may be separate from the socket) and a length of two-conductor lamp-cord (wire). Recondit... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-diy-electricians-guide-to-troubleshooting-and-repairing-lamps.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-keep-up-with-a-daily-diary/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-keep-up-with-a-daily-diary/ Keeping up with a daily diary or journal is a great way to focus your thoughts and feelings, as well as provide a record of your own life history. But like so many activities it can get lost amid the many responsibilities we face every day. Here are five tips to help you stay current: Try... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-keep-up-with-a-daily-diary.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-woodworkers-guide-to-storing-lumber/ http://factoidz.com/the-woodworkers-guide-to-storing-lumber/ As an avid woodworker, my heart shudders at the mere sight of how some woodworkers store their lumber, their stock in trade. For many new woodworkers who really take great pride in their handcrafted pieces, the improper storage of their expensive hardwood can be attributed... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-woodworkers-guide-to-storing-lumber.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-best-way-to-ventilate-an-attic/ http://factoidz.com/the-best-way-to-ventilate-an-attic/ Attic ventilation is an important and critical component of a building system. Because of the tightening of the home with insulation, double pane, weather-stripped windows and doors, and the many improvement... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-best-way-to-ventilate-an-attic.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-refinishing-a-butcher-block-counter-top/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-refinishing-a-butcher-block-counter-top/ Refinishing a butcher-block counter top can be a very rewarding weekend project for the average DIYer because there are no special tools or supplies required. Butcher blocks, traditionally, were constructed of maple or other hardwood boards bonded together to form a solid slab. Today, although th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-refinishing-a-butcher-block-counter-top.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-attic-ventilation/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-attic-ventilation/ With the cost of real estate and the interest rates on mortgages soaring higher and higher with each passing day, more and more young couples are turning towards purchasing a fixer-upper for their first home. Actually, fixer-uppers have always made sense, even back in the late 1960s when I bought my... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-attic-ventilation.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-zen-garden/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-zen-garden/ Depending on your yard space, you can easily create a beautiful zen garden for under $200.00.  I say this amount because, most of the items needed are most likely already in hand. Here is what you will need: 4 4x4 8 feet long each, weed cover to fit inside your new zen garden, rocks, make sure t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-zen-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-measure-and-install-curtains-for-your-home/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-measure-and-install-curtains-for-your-home/ When decorating our homes one of the hardest decisions to make is finding the right curtains.  A lot of times the price drives us from wanting to purchase pre-made curtains so we wait. Wait no longer.  How would you like to make curtains for under $20.00 to make?  With this idea you can make t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-choose-measure-and-install-curtains-for-your-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-being-stranded-in-your-car-during-a-snowstorm/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-being-stranded-in-your-car-during-a-snowstorm/ Although an unlikely and rare situation, being stranded in your car during a snowstorm can happen to you if you live in an area with heavy snowfall and cold winters. The majority of incidents are resolved quickly by simply calling for help. But sometimes you might be out of cellphone reception, or d... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-survive-being-stranded-in-your-car-during-a-snowstorm.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-soldering-copper-pipe/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-soldering-copper-pipe/ Soldering copper tubing and pipe is as much an art form as it is a skill but it is an art form that anyone can master with a little patience and practice. Although you can learn to solder copper pie successfully in as little as an hour or two, practice, practice, practice m... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-soldering-copper-pipe.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diyers-guide-to-solar-electric-power-systems/ http://factoidz.com/a-diyers-guide-to-solar-electric-power-systems/ The purpose of this article isn’t to discuss the economical feasibility of converting your home to solar power but to discuss the technology involved in constructing a solar energy system. There are four major components involved in such a system, solar panels, a charge controller, a power inverte... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diyers-guide-to-solar-electric-power-systems.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-building-a-heavy-duty-workbench/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-building-a-heavy-duty-workbench/ The workbench is the cornerstone on which every DIYer’s workshop is built. Building a good heavy-duty workbench is a relatively simple project and a good way for every new DIYer to start using all those new tools that he/she received for Christmas. A few power tools will make the job go quicker bu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-building-a-heavy-duty-workbench.jpg http://factoidz.com/pottery-tips-for-beginners/ http://factoidz.com/pottery-tips-for-beginners/ Pottery can be a fun way to express your creative drive in the manual arts. You don't need a lot of fancy supplies or a lot of money to get started. There are many types of pottery, but this article will discuss basic pottery supplies and suggestions. If you have patience, ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/pottery-tips-for-beginners.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-installing-smoke-detectors/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-installing-smoke-detectors/ According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), there were 414,000 residential fires in 2007, taking the lives of 2,895 men, women, and children and injuring another 14,000. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), "Homes with a smoke detector typically have a death rate that is 40... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-installing-smoke-detectors.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-for-the-new-do-it-yourselfer/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-for-the-new-do-it-yourselfer/ Like most writers, I occasionally suffer from severe cases of writer’s block. I suffer from writer’s block not because I can’t think of anything to write about but because I can’t decide which idea I want to use as a subject at that time. Fortunately, something a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-for-the-new-do-it-yourselfer.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-journaling/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-journaling/ Hello future diary writer. I do keep a journal, and yes it was difficult for me to get started as well. Before you get started keeping your daily thought book there are a few questions to ask. Why do I want to start a journal... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-started-journaling.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-your-own-sealed-sub-woofer/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-your-own-sealed-sub-woofer/ For many of us, adding a little extra bass to our vehicle sound system is as simple as going down to the car-audio store and paying them to install an off-the-shelf box and speaker. For the more finicky audiophiles among us though, nothing compares to creating and tuning a custom sub-woofer designe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-your-own-sealed-sub-woofer.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-set-a-daily-schedule-in-5-steps/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-set-a-daily-schedule-in-5-steps/ Scheduling your tasks saves you time. This might be counterintuitive, since the process of scheduling itself takes up time. However, without it you have to remember everything you need to do and when you need to do them by, as well as which of your tasks are more important... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-set-a-daily-schedule-in-5-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-simple-hanging-flower-box/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-simple-hanging-flower-box/ One of the simpilest ways to make an attractive and inexpensive hanging flower box is to use aluminim or copper guttering. Step 1 would be to get measurements from the underside of your windows. once you have these total them all up  and call a local gutter installer. Ask if he could drop the ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-simple-hanging-flower-box.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-turn-a-family-vacation-photograph-into-a-treasured-memento/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-turn-a-family-vacation-photograph-into-a-treasured-memento/ When most families go on vacation, they invariably bring along their camera(s).  So here's a way to take one or more of those "best shots" and turn it into something that the entire family will treasure forever.  Let's say for example that you've just re... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-turn-a-family-vacation-photograph-into-a-treasured-memento.jpg http://factoidz.com/appreciating-lifes-successes-at-christmas/ http://factoidz.com/appreciating-lifes-successes-at-christmas/ For the last ten years, it has been a ritual for me to buy the Sunday newspaper before Christmas. It lets me get a look at the item prices before and after Christmas.  This comes in handy in c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/appreciating-lifes-successes-at-christmas.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-simple-pop-up-christmas-cards/ http://factoidz.com/diy-simple-pop-up-christmas-cards/ Looking for a creative DIY Christmas card that will stand out on the mantle of your friends and family? Look no further. With a few simple steps, you can create a memorable greeting card that is sure to please. Remember what fun pop... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-simple-pop-up-christmas-cards.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-staining-concrete/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-staining-concrete/ There are many ways to make a drab old grey slab of concrete more attractive, even beautiful to the eye. Staining it with an appropriate concrete stain is one of the fastest and easiest. Properly applied to a properly prepared concrete slab, concrete stain will last for ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-staining-concrete.jpg http://factoidz.com/4-ways-to-create-your-own-multimedia-flash-christmas-greeting-ecards/ http://factoidz.com/4-ways-to-create-your-own-multimedia-flash-christmas-greeting-ecards/ Sending greeting eCards is a nice way to communicate, connect and express your emotions, your feelings, your care, and thoughts for people, friends and love ones, especially in this Christmas. Here are 4 ways to help you create Christmas Flash eCard. Create it Use R... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/4-ways-to-create-your-own-multimedia-flash-christmas-greeting-ecards.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-geothermal-heat-pumps/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-geothermal-heat-pumps/ Geothermal heat pumps are becoming popular for provided heat and cooling for both residential and commercial buildings. Geothermal systems can be installed in new structures and in some older building, with ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-to-geothermal-heat-pumps.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit/ There are many good reasons to conduct a home energy use audit. We're all looking for ways to save money, and low-thrill-factor expenditures like the electric bill are a natural first on the chopping block. Also, with the term "carbon footprint" in common usage, it really makes sense to find out how... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-wrap-your-baby-in-swaddling-clothes/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-wrap-your-baby-in-swaddling-clothes/ And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.  Luke 2:7 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-wrap-your-baby-in-swaddling-clothes.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-refinishing-your-kitchen-cabinets/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-refinishing-your-kitchen-cabinets/ Kitchen remodeling can be a financially taxing project, especially if you replace all your old base and wall cabinets with new ones. Actually, if the cabinets themselves are structurally sound, there is no reason to replace them. If the cabinets, doors, and drawers are i... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-refinishing-your-kitchen-cabinets.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-personalize-your-gift-wrapping/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-personalize-your-gift-wrapping/ This holiday season, consider a different type of gift wrapping for the special people in your life. It's very unique and allows you to personalize the package to suit the person receiving the gift. Here is the basic information that will help you create this special wrapping: First, purchase a r... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-personalize-your-gift-wrapping.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-snow-globes/ http://factoidz.com/diy-snow-globes/ Snow globes whether for the holiday or other occasions, are precious items and have been an admired craft for a long time. Snow globes represen... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-snow-globes.jpg http://factoidz.com/creative-gift-wrapping-ideas/ http://factoidz.com/creative-gift-wrapping-ideas/ Looking for creative gift-wrapping ideas? Think about your audience (the person who will get the gift), the object inside, and what you have around the house. There are tons of ways to be creative in this area -- you just have to fi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creative-gift-wrapping-ideas.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-in-scrapbooking/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-in-scrapbooking/ Scrapbooking is not only an enjoyable hobby/craft, it’s kind of a “public service” for your family. You will be turning those ignored and mostly-forgotten boxes of family photos into a kind of pictorial family histo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-started-in-scrapbooking.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-picture-frame/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-picture-frame/ If you're like me, you have pets and want interesting, creative frames that are more than 4 sides and a hook. Well, look no further! I have been creating my own dog frames for years. You can use many different materials such as wood, metal, cardboard, leaves, etc. Here are ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-picture-frame.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-change-you-own-motor-oil/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-change-you-own-motor-oil/ There have been hundreds of change oil how-to articles written on how to change your auto's engine oil and I'll try to throw a few tips and hints into this reiteration to make this as easy as, as easy, we... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-change-you-own-motor-oil.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-blackout-ready/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-blackout-ready/ Blackouts can be scary. They are sometimes sudden, and catch you unaware, walking down the stairs, in the middle of cooking - and where are the kids? Here is a list of things to include in a black out/power outage kit, so you can breathe a little easier, knowing you're prepared the next time those l... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-be-blackout-ready.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-radiator-maintenance-and-coolant-replacement-guide/ http://factoidz.com/diy-radiator-maintenance-and-coolant-replacement-guide/ Every mechanic knows that the routine maintenance of today’s hi-tech cars and trucks requires a great deal of knowledge but little in the way of hard work. Every system and subsystem on today’s vehicles must work together as a team if the vehicle is to o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-radiator-maintenance-and-coolant-replacement-guide.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-oil-and-filter-change-made-simple/ http://factoidz.com/diy-oil-and-filter-change-made-simple/ With the economy in a downward spiral who can afford to have our car’s oil and filter changed as often as we should. The average cost of an oil and filter change that includes fiv... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-oil-and-filter-change-made-simple.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-find-a-good-california-dui-attorney/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-find-a-good-california-dui-attorney/ If you're a Californian who is facing a DUI charge, you need the best lawyer you can get to help get you out of your jam. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-6.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-boil-water-in-a-paper-cup/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-boil-water-in-a-paper-cup/ If you ask anyone if they know how to boil water in a paper cup, supposing it's a brain teaser, the quick thinking person will answer "yeah, in a microwave." To this response you should answer, "No. Without using a microwave, could you do it?" Most people deduce that this would be impossible... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-boil-water-in-a-paper-cup.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-creative-homemade-christmas-ornaments/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-creative-homemade-christmas-ornaments/ Making your own Christmas ornaments can be fun and easy. Using your creativity and a little bit of effort, you can make simple ornaments for your tree. Playing Christmas music while you work, helps get you in the mood and stay focused. Just slip a CD into your PC and you're ready to begin. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-creative-homemade-christmas-ornaments.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-diy-greenhouse-using-pvc/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-diy-greenhouse-using-pvc/ PVC Schedule 40 pipe can be cut with any kind of saw but I recommend purchasing a PVC tubing cutter because these tools assure you of making a square cut and a perfectly square cut is necessary for a proper fit and strong joint. A ratcheting PVC cutter can be had for under $25 at most home centers a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-diy-greenhouse-using-pvc.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-bouquet-of-flowers/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-bouquet-of-flowers/ Taking flowers from your garden or picking them in the wild is so much more satisfying than buying a bunch from the store or florist's. It is certainly a lot more economical, as well. Another option is to purchase flowers from the florists that have not yet been arranged into a bouquet, and arran... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-a-bouquet-of-flowers.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-termite-control-and-extermination/ http://factoidz.com/diy-termite-control-and-extermination/ Termites are just one of the many organisms that damage wood and while there are several types of termites, about 99% of the time, the eastern, subterranean termite is what people find in their homes in Nort... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-termite-control-and-extermination.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-pull-an-all-nighter/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-pull-an-all-nighter/ The first, and best tip, about all nighters is to be organized and NEVER need to pull one. They wreak havoc on your health, and every extra hour of exhaustion you add, you will diminish your IQ for the following day. This is why I never recommend an all-nighter before an exam - you need that brain! ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-pull-an-all-nighter.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-a-blog-post-in-5-minutes/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-a-blog-post-in-5-minutes/ Of course, you want content to flow regularly on your blog, but sometimes you're crunched for time. Don't worry. You can still create content that helps your reader; there are ways to pump out a valuable post in under 5 minutes. Make a short list of ideas or questions for people ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-write-a-blog-post-in-5-minutes.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-remove-stickers-without-leaving-residue/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-remove-stickers-without-leaving-residue/ I have worked as a Merchandiser for several years. Part of my job was removing the price stickers on the shelving and replacing them with new ones. often they were difficult to remove and almost always left a sticky residual. So, how do you get that off? professionals use Goof Off. it's great for... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-remove-stickers-without-leaving-residue.jpg http://factoidz.com/creative-christmas-gift-ideas-for-the-diy-er/ http://factoidz.com/creative-christmas-gift-ideas-for-the-diy-er/ Are you looking for some original, meaningful, and easy-to-make Christmas gifts?  Here are some fun craft ideas that anyone, any age, can create.  Your friends and family will adore these hand-crafted Christmas gifts. Beaded Brace... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creative-christmas-gift-ideas-for-the-diy-er.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-water-heater-repair-guide-how-to-fix-electric-and-gas-water-heaters/ http://factoidz.com/diy-water-heater-repair-guide-how-to-fix-electric-and-gas-water-heaters/ You rise early. It is a cold December morning but you are comfortable in your humble abode heated to a toasty 70 degrees. If you are anything like me, the first thing you do is start a pot of coffee, then head for your morning shower. That is when you discover that there is not... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-water-heater-repair-guide-how-to-fix-electric-and-gas-water-heaters.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-repair-and-maintain-your-water-heater/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-repair-and-maintain-your-water-heater/ Most water heaters share a few standard components whether it’s powered by natural gas, LP gas, oil or electricity. Generally, a shut off valve is located on the cold water feed although sometimes the valv... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-repair-and-maintain-your-water-heater.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-keep-your-clothes-looking-new/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-keep-your-clothes-looking-new/ So you found the greatest pair of jeans and you'd like to keep them that way, but how?  Well, there are definitely a few simple steps you can take to keep your jeans (or other favorite clothing items) looking their best for longer. Wash them inside-out - Washing your clothes ins... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-keep-your-clothes-looking-new.jpg http://factoidz.com/writing-creative-christmas-letters-tips-and-examples/ http://factoidz.com/writing-creative-christmas-letters-tips-and-examples/ Never underestimate the power of your written words. In these days of fast track living, who takes the time to sit down and actually drag out paper and pen and put their words to paper? It's so easy to pick up the phone or dash off an email, but neither of these is as effective or person... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/writing-creative-christmas-letters-tips-and-examples.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-importance-of-geometry-in-sports-photography/ http://factoidz.com/the-importance-of-geometry-in-sports-photography/ You have probably seen it happen on TV or at a game before--a sports photographer gets hit by an athlete or a foul ball.  Having been on the sidelines many times, I can tell you that some collisions are inevitable.  Some of them, however, are due to a lack of understanding in Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-importance-of-geometry-in-sports-photography.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-simple-boot-dryer/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-simple-boot-dryer/ A DIY simple home-made boot dryer can be made from simple scraps laying around the shop. First you need to assemble the materials. Some 3/4 inch plywood or 1x6 or 1x4 boards. About 40inches of 2 inch pvc or abs pipe. Also, 2 - 45 degree fittings. (Read all the instructions first, and make adjust... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-a-simple-boot-dryer.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-old-fashioned-christmas-decorations/ http://factoidz.com/diy-old-fashioned-christmas-decorations/ Decorating for Christmas doesn't actually require ANY electricity to do well. One of the best things you can do is go to a tree farm to buy your Christmas Tree. Pick one that is a bit taller than you need, and use your saw to harvest the lower evergreen branches until the tree is a better height for... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-old-fashioned-christmas-decorations.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-do-your-own-diy-brake-job/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-do-your-own-diy-brake-job/ This is a step by step tutorial that will show you how to change the brake pads on your car. Please note that these instructions are for the front wheels only. The rear brakes are different. Step 1: Obtain a manual for your car. I can give you general instructions, but each car is different and y... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-do-your-own-diy-brake-job.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-learn-typing-easy-alternatives-with-great-results/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-learn-typing-easy-alternatives-with-great-results/ The 21st Century is also known as the computer age and computer use implies that you should possess at least, the most basic typing skills. Do you know typing? Are you afraid to use email or Internet because you do not know typing? Here is some great news for you. You... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-learn-typing-easy-alternatives-with-great-results.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-an-outdoor-cedar-privacy-fence/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-an-outdoor-cedar-privacy-fence/ Installing a fence is a time consuming project, but well worth the effort if you do the job right.  Here are the steps to getting started. Assemble your tools for the job. You will need a narrow, or torpedo, shovel (if your digging the holes by hand) or you need to rent a post... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-install-an-outdoor-cedar-privacy-fence.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-draw-up-your-own-diy-will/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-draw-up-your-own-diy-will/ What should happen to your belongings in the event of your death? Have you stopped to think about the answer to this question? How do you want your wealth be distributed? Is it important to you that certain people are provided ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-draw-up-your-own-diy-will.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-soap-instructions-for-homemade-treasure-soap-and-liquid-soap/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-soap-instructions-for-homemade-treasure-soap-and-liquid-soap/ Making soap is fun. This is a hobby that nurtures and promotes your creativity while at the same time provides you with an excellent home-business opportunity. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-soap-instructions-for-homemade-treasure-soap-and-liquid-soap.jpg http://factoidz.com/goal-attainment-5-steps-to-making-your-dreams-a-reality/ http://factoidz.com/goal-attainment-5-steps-to-making-your-dreams-a-reality/ There is no lack of amazing and creative goals that people have for themselves. Whether it's something simple like adopting a healthier diet or something complex like changing careers, people are constantly ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/goal-attainment-5-steps-to-making-your-dreams-a-reality.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-translate-military-time/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-translate-military-time/ People in the military, medical professionals, scientist, and engineers are just some of the types of people that have to use military time. For some, hearing "oh eight hundred" is confusing. Zero hundred hours is even more confusing. The following is the military to standard time conversion t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-translate-military-time.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-your-own-radiant-heater/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-your-own-radiant-heater/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-install-your-own-radiant-heater.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-your-own-diy-greenhouse/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-your-own-diy-greenhouse/ Here's how to build a simple DIY hoophouse or greenhouse. It's the perfect do-it-yourself project, and there are as many ways to build this kind of greenhouse as there are plants to grow in one. What you'll need Large hoops or bows made of metal or plastic pipe ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-your-own-diy-greenhouse.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-repair-your-washing-machine/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-repair-your-washing-machine/ There are a number of things that can go wrong with a washing machine and to repair a majority of them will require the right tools, the right parts and the right attitude. Many of the modern machines can be quite complicated so... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-repair-your-washing-machine.jpg http://factoidz.com/take-the-chill-out-of-your-garage-with-diy-solar-collectors/ http://factoidz.com/take-the-chill-out-of-your-garage-with-diy-solar-collectors/ The idea of going green and saving money on energy costs at the same time can be appealing, but the initial cost of hiring a company to install solar collectors and all the related materials will require a big leap of faith the you will save enough on the... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/take-the-chill-out-of-your-garage-with-diy-solar-collectors.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-project-for-this-fall-organize-your-garage/ http://factoidz.com/diy-project-for-this-fall-organize-your-garage/ Organizing your garage can be a hassle and at time frustrating. Think about it, once you put your car(s) into your garage, you’re not left with much space. To make things a bit easier for yourself, try to keep your garage as organized as possible at all times. This will make your life much easier-... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-project-for-this-fall-organize-your-garage.jpg http://factoidz.com/take-on-a-diy-project-today-unclutter-and-organize-your-kitchen/ http://factoidz.com/take-on-a-diy-project-today-unclutter-and-organize-your-kitchen/ Your kitchen is the most common area in your home to be unorganized and full of clutter. Many people don’t have a lot of time to spend organize a large space like a kitchen. It’s a good thing you’re reading this because I’m here to help you out. As an organizational freak, I always know h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/take-on-a-diy-project-today-unclutter-and-organize-your-kitchen.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-project-how-to-build-a-bookcase/ http://factoidz.com/diy-project-how-to-build-a-bookcase/ Need some extra storage, but you don’t have the money to spend on expensive bookcases? Why not build a bookcase yourself? Building a bookcase isn’t always a simple task, but it doesn’t have to be so difficult. Using standard lumber, your basic tools and eight easy steps, you can build your ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-project-how-to-build-a-bookcase.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-reasons-to-install-a-patio-cover/ http://factoidz.com/top-reasons-to-install-a-patio-cover/ Everyone will agree that an open patio provides a closeness to nature and allows one to admire the surrounding landscape.  A great many of us now spend a considerable time outside. The present economic times have now created a situation where we have come to appreciate our outdoors more. For many o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-reasons-to-install-a-patio-cover.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-it-yourself-patio-construction/ http://factoidz.com/do-it-yourself-patio-construction/ Many people are quite handy with tools and do it yourself projects and have good mechanical aptitude. For these individuals building a patio can be a piece of cake. However, when it comes to erecting a patio, the greatest difficulty comes from first answering a few key questions. Questions like wher... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-it-yourself-patio-construction.jpg http://factoidz.com/building-a-backyard-gazebo/ http://factoidz.com/building-a-backyard-gazebo/ Gazebos, like patios, have now become a popular outdoor decoration in many gardens. Gazebos have an old history and were first used by the Egyptians as free standing structures. The exact function of the gazebos in the early centuries is not known but it is widely believed that they were most likely... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST diy http://factoidz.com/images/post/building-a-backyard-gazebo.jpg