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Customizing Your Furniture

When I retired at the young age of 35, I realized that I needed something to do. After looking at the intricate carvings in a church in Europe, I decided that it would be fun to learn the art of professional woodworking. After buying a few tools and trying to make a dresser, I realized that woodworking was a little tougher than I had originally suspected. I decided to take the time to learn how to to build furniture like a professional contractor, and I have been doing it for fun ever since. If you are interested in woodworking, read more about the trade by going through the articles listed on my website. You might be able to decide if this interesting hobby is right for you.

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How To Protect Your Home From Intruders

Posted on February 24, 2015

A person's home is his castle. For many people, it's the one place where they're free to truly relax and be themselves. However, it's hard to relax if you're concerned about your home being broken into by intruders. Safety is paramount. Here are five tips for securing your house that will give you some peace of mind: 1. Change the locks when you move in. When you move into a new house or apartment, you have plenty of things to attend to. [Read More]

4 Fun Ideas For Turning Your Patio Into An Outdoor Room

Posted on February 17, 2015

If you are getting your patio ready for summer entertaining, why not take some time to turn it into an outdoor room? When you add a patio cover or roof over your patio, it becomes quite easy to transition from boring patio to outdoor oasis in a matter of hours. Here are some ideas you may want to consider: Island Hideaway One great way to enhance your patio is to turn it into a tropical hideaway in your own yard. [Read More]

Window Treatment Solutions For Tricky Spaces

Posted on February 5, 2015

Not all windows are conventional double-sash panes, and there may be some challenges when looking for window treatments for these features. Try some of the following tips to install treatments that not only are fully-functioning, allowing you to control the light that comes into the space, but also that have a polished and cohesive appearance with the rest of your home's windows: Casement windows Casement windows resemble traditional windows with one exception: the cranking mechanism typically located at the bottom of each pane. [Read More]

Tips For Attracting Birds And Butterflies To Your Property

Posted on January 30, 2015

If you enjoy watching birds and butterflies in your garden, there are some ways to lure them to visit your property. Depending on the time of year and types of birds in the region, you can bring more flying friends to your home with the right type of seed, and a warm welcome. Butterflies bring a beautiful spot of color to your property, and can be very relaxing to watch. Some tips for bringing birds and butterflies to your yard are: [Read More]