Basement leak sealer

Almost every home owner has problems with basement water leaks. These are due to ground water infiltration. The best solution to prevent these leaks, is to waterproof your basement. You can buy many concrete sealers but you can apply a dozen of them, if the water infiltration problem isn't solved, and it still not solve it. Outdoor problem Some of the most common reasons for basement wat ...

Victorian fireplaces

For new homes, electric fireplaces are the most common used. This is because they are the safest. However there are people that want a more rustic or classic fireplace inside their home. Victorian cast iron fireplaces are very popular. Outdoor fireplaces and classic wood burning stoves are all made from cast iron. Cast iron fireplaces have a certain feel and look. They look like they have b ...

Cleaning mascara stains

Motsenbocker's Lift Off #2is a new product on the market that perfect for removing numerous stains like: oil stains, adhesives, pencil marks, pitch/sap,bumper stickers, chewing gum, fresh oil based paint and petroleum based silicone. It can be used on carpets, formica, exhaust fans, vinyl, plastic,fabrics, hardwood floors, metal, barbecues, tools, tile and chains. The main advantage is that ...

Leak injection process for basements

There are many ways of repairing a basement leak, and leak injection is one of the most common options used. This method is usually used by homeowners that want to do the work by themselves. Leak injections kits are quite inexpensive and they come with instructions. This system should only be used for small cracks. For bigger problems, you should call a professional. The leak injection is a ...

Building a cordwood house

One green building technique is building using stackwall or cordwood. This means that for constructions you are using firewood logs. Cordwood structures are very resistant and some of them exist for more than 100 years. 1. First of all you need to design your cordwood house. Walls are 12" to 24" thick. You need to take this in consideration. Also this means that you need a foundation to sus ...

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What is higromite?

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Hydroponic garlic

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Hydroponic corn

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Fluorescent growing lights

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