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Countertop, backsplash, paint, lighting, flooring, curtains--the WORKS and all for $1,449.00. Except for the installation of the lighting, Vanessa and her boo did all of the work to their galley kitchen. In just a few weekends it went from dreary to cheery. And, did I … Continue reading on Curbly.com

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How to Stop Condensation in the Crawl Space Under Your Home

Eve asks, ?The crawlspace under my house is sweating due to condensation. What could be causing the moisture problem??

There are several causes of condensation in a crawl space, including inadequate venting and leaky HVAC ductwork. Read on to find out more.

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Concrete piers can support lots of weight when you are building your deck. The type of soil you have can affect the size and depth of the piers. In most areas, frost heave will be a consideration. Proper deck footing will keep your deck solid and safe.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/896_Concrete_Pier_Construction_Tips.shtml

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Watch this step-by-step slideshow to find out how to pour and finish a concrete slab on your home, such as a driveway or patio.

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This home strikes a solemn tone at first glance, but if we were to go inside, we might be struck by its serenity. Located in Nova Scotia, the home belongs to Eliot and Alexandra Angle. Just looking at the images lowers my blood pressure. Is it visual yoga for you too?… Continue reading on Curbly.com

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Tired of looking at a boring metal circular drain when you fill your sink? Perhaps you need a decorative drain that adds a bit of whimsy to your bathroom. The 1.5" School of Fish drain from Linkasink is available in...

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How to Prepare for a Hurricane at the Last Minute

If a hurricane strikes with little warning and catches you unprepared, there are still a number of steps you can take in a short time to prepare for the storm. Read on for some tips on how to keep your family and home safe when a hurricane catches you unprepared.

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From 3D maze rugs to eco-friendly bathmats to room-sized chevron rugs, we've shared quite a few DIY flooring projects here on Curbly. �But this rope and pompom rug definitely takes the cake when it comes to originality and, well, straight up pizazz! � … Continue reading on Curbly.com

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Our resident expert Eric Stromer shows you how to build a scratching post.

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13 easy, affordable things you can do to protect your home and property from storm damage

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Originally a small room off the side or back entrance of a home where people took off their "muddy" boots, mud rooms have evolved into multifunctional rooms families use for storage, laundry and even showering. If you're considering adding a mud room to your home, here's some things to consider for your own mud room.

Source: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/designing-your-mud-room

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This was a top secret family recipe for years, but I'm going to share it with the world now. It was mainly a secret, because I liked making people try and guess the secret ingredient. (Spoiler alert! it's mustard). This is my daughter's favorite food. She would eat it for every meal if I let h...
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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Worlds-Best-Macaroni-Salad/

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I decided to embark on making a clay head, so naturally, I chose Lionel Richie (circa 1984) as my model. For the uninitiated, Richie's video for the 1984 blockbuster hit, "Hello" , features his clay head molded by a blind art student, Laura. I am not blind, but I do wear glasses and love Lionel ...
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Galvanized ducting buried under concrete slabs can collect water, debris or worse. There is an air duct cleaning system that not only cleans your ducts, but coats them with a waterproofing compound. This system uses your existing ductwork, so no need to install new ducts.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/889_Air_Duct_Cleaning_and_Sealing.shtml

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5 Indoor Plants that Will Absorb the Humidity in Your House

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5 Indoor Plants that Will Absorb the Humidity in Your House

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Don't get me wrong. It's just a toy and it's for fun! It's a little big to be called love egg vibrator but what the heck :) It doesn't have variable speed or a program but it do the job! Materials and Tools Materials: 1. Battery holder with on-off switch. The one I used is 3 x AA becau...
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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-vibrator/

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Whether you have kids returning to school or friends who work as teachers, here's a simple DIY gift to kick off the new school year! � … Continue reading on Curbly.com

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The beautiful and talented Julie Gillrie shows you how to become the coolest girl on the block with this simple fabric flower tutorial. With just a little bit of felt and thread, you too can enjoy the admiration of your peers and the satisfaction of knowing your flowers will never wilt like the crappy real kind.

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A great way to feed 8 people on a small budget takes a good knife and 10 bucks. Ingredients I went to my grocery store yesterday, and hung out in the produce section. I looked for manager's specials. You know, the packaged lettuce that will expire in the next two or three days so it's a use ...
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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Chopped-Goodness-Salad/

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Low voltage (12 volt) lighting systems can provide an inexpensive and easy to install yard lighting system. However, even with simple to install low voltage lighting systems you still need to some up front planning when designing and installing your home lighting system.

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Kitchen grater turns into an earring holder.

A little turquoise spray paint, some brass hooks (for feet) and an old kitchen grater makes for a kitschy and cool earring holder. Unconventional, yes, but we LOVE unconventional earring/jewelry holders here at Curbly. A perusual into our coffers is evidence of such.

The lamp/earring holder, whis is totally diyable:

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Concrete piers can support lots of weight when you are building your deck. The type of soil you have can affect the size and depth of the piers. In most areas, frost heave will be a consideration. Proper deck footing will keep your deck solid and safe.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/896_Concrete_Pier_Construction_Tips.shtml

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They might look like your average cleaning tool but you should trust the name here: These cleaning blocks are kind of magic.

Magic erasers can clean almost everything! Photo: Pyrex Love

From Mr. Clean's original "magic eraser" to the generic options, eraser cleaning blocks have made cleaning easier, less messy and dare we say...even fun! Sure, these foam blocks can get the gunk off walls (sometimes even upholstery if you're careful) and other household surfaces, but there are so many more uses for these little blocks of heaven. Here are 20 unusual uses for an eraser block to make the most of your spring cleaning time:

Quick Tip: Cut up one eraser block into four little blocks. It'll make your purchase last longer, and, it'll make it easier for you to get into smaller nooks and crannies.

1. Outdoor Furniture and Toys

Take grungy white resin or white painted furniture by lightly scrubbing with an eraser cleaning block. The eraser gets into crevices and cracks while leaving paint finishes intact. The same principle applies to outdoor plastic toys.

2. Pool Liners

Pool owners, this will make your life easier: A gentle scrubbing on your liner will get rid of the water mark better than any other product.

3. Vinyl

Take an eraser to scuffs on just about anything made from vinyl: siding, boat seats, shoes, etc.

4. Car Interiors

Clean the car seats with an eraser block: Go lightly on leather, but it's okay on fabric and vinyl, lightly scrub the car steering wheel. Eraser blocks get rid of grease streaks left inside after the car's been to the shop, too.

5. Hubcaps

Clean your car's hubcaps with an eraser for a water-free car wash.

6. Refrigerator

Get rid of last year's drippings that are pooled in the back of the fridge. It'll take a whole eraser block, but it gets the job done. The seals that have gotten a bit black and moldy will also respond well to an eraser.

7. Dishwasher Interior

What are those colors inside your dishwasher from time to time? Lime, mold, ewww. Just take an eraser to them and the stains will banish.

8. Bathtub and Sinks

Getting rid of dirt and water marks is easier (and not so gross) with an eraser block. Bathtubs can take a tough scrub, but go lightly on sinks -- even a light scrub gets rid of that caked on dirt that you often can't see until you try to get it off.

9. Rust Removal

Scrub anywhere (around pipes in kitchen and bath) that you see rust.

10. Computer

A magic eraser gets rid of oil and dirt that has built up on your keyboard and mouse; you can use it on laptops, too.

11. Phones

Use one on your phone's mouthpiece, too -- it gets rid of the same grime that builds up on your computer.

12. Bugs

Wherever there are smooshed bugs (porch pillars, car windshields, interior walls, exterior doors, exterior light fixtures) wipe them away with an eraser block.

13. Glass Stove Tops
No need to have special stove top cleaner on hand, get rid of burned-on food by lightly scrubbing until the gunk is gone.

14. Dishes and Glassware
Rub hard-to-clean build-up off of thrift store dishes and glassware, like Pyrex bowls, following advice from the blog Pyrex Love.

15. Gutters

Get rid of green slime that builds up on gutters with an eraser. It's another ewww-worthy task, but it'll be almost effortless with an eraser.

16. Mirrors (and Windows)

Many fans of eraser blocks swear it gives them a streak-free and clean mirror, if the pad is slightly damp when you give it a light scrub.

17. Floors

Erase scuff marks, old paint drips-great for most floors (but always go lightly, especially on finished wood).

18. Grout

Which leads us to grout. The eraser does well with most grout (except really old and darkened-beyond-help grout that will remain gray even with best scrubbing efforts).

19. Granite countertops

Everyone is afraid to scrub granite, but an eraser pad, used at first gently and then with a little more oomph as the stains disappear, will indeed get stubborn stains out of granite.

20. Leather

You can use and eraser lightly on leather upholstery, purses or shoes to lift up marks -- just be sure to use a gentle touch.

(Disclaimer-never use eraser cleaning blocks to clean skin, animal fur, glossy, brushed, satin or dark painted surfaces-including appliances, and lastly, never use on delicate fabrics.)

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Tim demonstrates the DeWALT Compact Hammer Drill in a series of drilling holes.

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This video is a tutorial on how to play the famous snake game on any video in YouTube with just a couple easy steps. Check out my YouTube channel PcPimpifier
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I've been creating small metal arts out of nickels, inspired by the work of mrballeng on Instructables. This project was a pair of stud earrings based on the wood and brick resources from the boardgame Settlers of Catan. The nickels were hammered flat, then filed into the correct outlines. I th...
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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Settlers-of-Catan-Earrings-photos-only/

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Again inspired by mrballeng here on Instructables, this is a pendant made from a nickel! The nickel was hammered flat, then filed into the correct outline. I then used paperclips to create the indented lines, and sanded/polished the piece smooth. The curve was created by hammering a dome-headed ...
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Give your place mats a second life with these creative ideas.

Who knew? You can use place mats as a wall divider. Photo: Jonathon Fong Style

When I'm shopping for decor, I'm consistently drawn to the misfit aisle. You know, those $3.99 clearance bins overflowing with mismatched items like place mats and hand towels. And since I tend to buy stuff like this all the time, one of my favorite pastimes is figuring out what to do with a set of mismatched items.

Place mats are particularly fun to pull for these types of projects, since you can do so much with them. Next time you come across an odd number of clearance place mats, or maybe just a pair made with a lovely fabric, here are some crafty things you can do with them.

Unusual Use #1: Wall Decor and Dividers
With a few packages of clasps and an eye for arrangement, you can transform square or circular place mats into eye-catching wall dividers and displays. Just drill or punch a hole into the top and bottom of each place mat and link them by hanging hooks or clamps to binder rings or fishing swivels.

Bonus idea: Placed over a clear shower curtain lining, they can double as bathroom decor. Or try waterproof plastic place mats as an outdoor patio or garden wall. Check out your local hardware store or Ball Chain for the supplies you'll need to secure them at top and bottom.

Courtesy of: mmmcrafts

Unusual Use #2: Pillows and Tote Bags
Fabric place mats offer endless possibilities for decorative textiles. Shop the place mat section of home design stores (online too!) and build your own throw pillow at a fraction of the price by stitching the sides together. If the place mat has a complicated design that would be challenging to line up, consider covering a pillow with a bold, solid case and centering the place mat design for a crisp, eye-catching effect. One crafty blogger used Anthropologie place mats to make the stylish throw pillows to the left.

Bonus Idea: Cute cotton or polyester fabric place mats can make great tote bags too!

Unusual Use #3: Pops of Color

When it comes to place mat shapes, who says one size fits all? With a good pair of scissors, plastic or polypropylene place mats can be cut down to all shapes and sizes to make a counter top space more colorful and chic.

A couple of ideas:
- Cut out individual pieces of place mat to line the surface around your kitchen sink. Place everyday items like sponges or scrub brushes on top -- the fabric will absorb excess water and you can easily toss it in the washing machine as needed.
- Skip the boring contact paper and line your cabinets with modern prints.

Unusual Use #4: Decorative Odds and Ends
- Transform one sturdy plastic or cork backed-place mat into a whole stack of decorative drink coasters.
- Size down a plastic place mat into a custom-designer mouse pad.
- Play with place mats of different shapes, colors and textures to infuse a garden space with different designs beneath standard planter pots.
- Pick a simple place mat print and frame it with brightly-colored frames for instant wall art -- great for the kitchen!

Unusual Use #5: Quick Tips for Mastering Place Mat Chic
- If ordering online, always check the fabric and dimensions of the place mat before purchasing and make sure the fabric matches the project. Cotton fabric place mats are better for bags and pillow covers while plastic, lacquered and polypropylene place mats are better suited for cutting, crafting and cleaning.

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In this video you see me unlock the car using a RFID tag, wait 25sec and the car relocks. Basic Overview This project outlines a way to lock and unlock your car using Radio-frequency ident...
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No it's not a room made from mud or adobe but until 25 or 30 years ago unless you lived on a farm or a ranch you probably wouldn't have had any idea what a mud room actually was. Even today while mud rooms have become relatively common in areas of the country such as the north east and Pacific North West, many people still don't know what a mud room is or what they're used for.

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Our resident expert Eric Stromer shows you how to install a doorbell with minimal hassle.

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Yup, this little chandelier is made out of candy. Not sure of its longevity or if it would attract wee beasties, but for temporary applications, it doesn't get much more charming. Laura is our… Continue reading on Curbly.com

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I needed a spice rack to bring with me to college, and my dad has just discovered the wonders of steampunk. And so....the steampunk spice rack was born. Cut and file copper pipe. Using a pipe cutter, cut copper pipe into 28 1.5-inch pieces. We used 1/2" copper pipe that we had lying around,...
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materials and patterns for this you need about 3 sheets of poster board from the dollar store (50 cents each). scissors or a craft cutter to cut out the patterns white glue forceps for holding the paper together while the glue sets up The six patterns for each paper shelf. (Outer...
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