Track lighting offers a way to get directable light from a single ceiling fixture. The track works with a narrow-focus bulb to spotlight a piece of artwork, a wide-focus "wall washer" to bathe a wall in light, or a general-purpose bulb to ...
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In recent times, the popularity of epoxy paint coating for garage floor has increased manifold, and it can be attributed to its many good points and the fact that it comes in a variety of colors that you can choose from. The durability of ...
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Bathtub drains tend to get clogged and broken at times, due to over use. At such times, either you can go for bathtub drain repair or make a replacement. In case, you are installing a new bathtub or you are going for a bathtub refinishing, ...
Painting the outside of your house is a big job and one you probably don't want to undertake yourself. But a new coat of paint can add value to your home so it's worth the investment. And avoiding some tempting shortcuts can ensure you a ...
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Volkswagen has expanded its capped-price servicing program to include its range of commercial vehicles. Now covering all Volkswagen models, the German manufacturer claims to have become the first European automotive manufacturer in ...
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Lightfair in Philadelphia this week bills itself as the world's largest commercial and architectural lighting trade show. But for the Consumer Reports staffers who test and report on energy-saving lightbulbs, Lightfair is our geeky go-to ...
GE has added two new assembly lines to its plant in Appliance Park and for the first time will manufacture front-loading washing machines and their matching dryers in the U.S. The folks in Louisville, Kentucky are happy because the move ...
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Downlights are lights that are placed in a hole in the ceiling as opposed to lights that are hung from it. They are gaining in popularity, especially for light in the kitchen or bathroom, but as they can also give soft light, they are ...
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Plumbing for a bathroom sink, whether installation or repair, is an easy, fast and do-it-yourself project. Whatever type of sink you have, understand that the drain and water-supply connections are always in place and also easy to ...
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Outdoor gliders are among the most popular outdoor furniture pieces. They're preferred by some because unlike porch swings, they don't have to be hung. Today's models are much better than those you may remember from your childhood. In the ...
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Front-loading washers are tops at cleaning clothes and saving energy, but they can be magnets for mold—and its slimy stench—as water collects around the rubber door gasket. Just ask the 200,000 Ohio consumers whose action ...
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Volkswagen has announced it will offer fixed-price vehicle servicing across its entire range of passenger vehicles. Initially introduced on the Volkswagen Up! in October last year, the extended?capped-price servicing program takes effect ...
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Thinking about furnishing a media room? If you are positively in love with your sleek new TV, then maybe it's time to bring your den or family room into focus as a proper media room. Not that we want it to stop functioning as a family ...
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What is a good wood for outdoors? All of our products are suitable for outdoor use. Western Red Cedar is a fine-grain, dimensionally stable wood that is naturally weather resistant. It will last a lifetime. Cypress is a beautiful, ...
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Most potential homebuyers want their washer and dryer on the main floor of the house, according to a new survey from the National Association of Home Builders. It's convenient, but if the machines are so noisy they drown out your ...
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