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Energy-Efficient Simonton Windows Make Lakefront Living Enjoyable

How to Save Energy and Money with an Outdoor Reset Control

Waterville Memorial Bandstand

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30 Minutes to Better Indoor Air Quality

Five Tips for Selecting a an HVAC Professional

Selecting an Air Conditioner
Remember the Three S's When Shopping for an Air Conditioner.

When to Repair or Replace a Broken Air Conditioner

When to Repair or Replace a Broken Heating System

10 Tips for Buying Heating and Cooling Equipment for the Home

How to Stop Drafts and Save On Energy Bills

11 Keys to Successfully Staining Exotic Hardwood Decks

Ghost Wood
Tricking the Eyes: New type of wood looks old, feels old, but is brand new.

World Changers at Work
Young volunteers improve the homes of those in need.

Tricks and Tools To Make Your Kitchen Beautiful
You can update your kitchen quickly and inexpensively

Turn Your Bedroom into a Shredroom
Jeff King, host of FUEL TV's “Built To Shred,” has drafted some instructions for the readers of Extreme How-To on how to build a skateboard ramp -- inside the home.

Keys to Recruiting a Reliable Contractor

Sealing Your Patio Pavers
11 Keys to Successfully Sealing Your Patio

8 Keys to Sealing Your Driveway Correctly the First Time

Tax Credit Details for Energy-efficient Windows
Simonton Windows offers helpful information on how homeowners can take advantage of the Federal tax credit when purchasing energy-efficient replacement windows.

Recipe for Quality Wood Stain
Armstrong's Wood Stain uses two non-drying oils to offer a durable, long-lasting stain that is easy to use.

Split-circuit Receptacles

Earlex HVLP Paint Station Offers Professional Mirror Quality Finishes
The Earlex 2900 HVLP system makes it easier to attain a professional finish on all of your fine finishing projects and at a user friendly cost.

GLADIATOR® GARAGEWORKS SWEEPSTAKES
Gladiator is helping you turn your garage into the orgainized area your wife always wanted it to be and the functionality to get your work done.

Conducting a Home Energy Audit
Simple Steps for Improving Energy Efficiency & Lowering Energy Bills

How to Get the Most Bang for Your Energy Buck

Are Footings the Law?

Jig-A-Loo & SkillsUSA Sponsor NASCAR Race Team

Inexpensive, Weekend Kitchen Makeover
Using ceramic tile is an inexpensive and quick way to update your kitchen counter tops.

R&R Archway and Stackable Clamping Systems

Basement Organization in 3 Steps

Lee Valley Catalogs

Woodworkers' Hardware Catalog

Free Catalogs for Extreme How-To Visitors
Extreme How-To brings the best catalogs in the industry free to its visitors.

Think Big with Bonus Rooms
NARI remodelers help homeowners transform their extra spaces into enjoyable, multi-purpose living areas

Fall for a Beautiful Lawn
Five Fall Fix-Ups to Create Gorgeous, Green Grass for Spring

Federal Trade Commission Disclosure for Extreme How-To
FTC Disclosure requirement on relationship between editorial and product manufacturers mentioned in Extreme How-To articles by the EHT editorial staff.

How to Light Your Home
Advice from the Experts at Progresss Lighting

Designing a Green Home
Tips & Tricks from Environmental Interior & Landscape Designer, Alegre Ramos

Woodcraft Christmas Gift Guide 2008
Woodcraft has gifts for the woodworker ranging in price from less than $20 to the more expensive, top-of-the-line power tools.

2008 Rockler Holiday Gift Guide for Woodworkers

Tips on Selling Your Home — From the Inside Out

Miles of Mouldings

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Work Footwear 101
What to remember when purchasing work footwear

Work Boot Cleaning and Care Made Easy

Footwear Safety 101
Thinking About Footwear Safety May Save Your Next Home Improvement Project From Disaster

Ti-Proboard for Tiling Decks
Create a sundeck with a tiled surface.

Hot Weather Tips for Green Lawns and Great Gardens
Summer Solutions to Shape Up your Outdoor Space

Tips for Remodeling a Bathroom
Keep ahead of the game with mildew-resistant building materials.

Starrett Pro Site Series
The CP505A-12 Combination Protractor is the latest addition to the popular ProSite® 505 Protractor family.

Understanding Condensation on Windows
Signs of moisture indicate high humidity in the house.

Advice for Summer Road Trips

Increase Fuel Mileage

Need More Storage Space? Think Up!
Get Instant Access to Valuable Attic Storage with Versa Lift

Circular Saw Blade Terms Used to Describe Blades
Vermont American provides this list of helpful terms that will aid in the selection of saw blades

Build a Catalina from a Kit
Five-Sided Shed & Studio Solution

Top 10 Remodeling Technologies

DIY Lawn Sprinkler System
For people tired of dragging around a lawn sprinkler, we have found a simple solution...

Home Improvements Hot Despite Housing Slump
Majority Feel Renovations Will Boost Value at Resale

Install a Solid-Surface Shower Pan
A close look at material options and DIY installation

Are Replacement Windows the Best Remodeling Investment?
Homeowners are enhancing comfort, curb appeal, resale value, energy and maintenance savings with environmentally-friendly replacement windows--an investment that pays for itself and other remodeling projects.

Summer Projects Made Simple
A little light concrete work makes an easy summer project.

Protect Your Garage Floor
Protect and beautify a garage floor with a durable covering.

New National Three-Digit “Call Before You Dig” Number
Call 811 Before You Dig to Help Reduce Injury, Expenses and Penalties.

How to Know What Remodeling your Home Will Actually Cost
Here's a look at what to expect when contracting the project.

Fastener Guide for Treated Wood
Not just any nail will do ... Using the right type of fastener will make a world of difference in treated-wood projects.

Extreme Work in Iraq
Prime BEEF is on the menu at this Iraq contingency base. U.S. military personnel face the toughest repair projects -- with no big-box store to turn to.

Get Everything for Your Next Project
We know where to get everything for your next project around here. Even the kitchen sink.

Asphalt Roof Cleaning And Stain Prevention

NADRA Deck Safety Month
An effort to save lives and prevent injuries

Tips for Installing Concrete Pier Footings

Infrared Paint Removal – A Safer, Eco-Friendly Method

Must Have Kitchen Appliances When Moving Into A new Home

Top Features In Kitchen Appliances That Make Life Easier

Tankless Water Heaters On the Rise
Tankless Water Heaters Powered by Propane Offer Continuous Hot Water, Cost Savings and Space Savings.

New Wood University Course Focuses On Connections

Matchmaking 201: The Marriage of Gas and Glass
A closer look at gas-filled windows

Costs Soaring this Winter, Here's What You Can Do...

Caution! Imported Plywood May Be Substandard
Hazardous to construction projects, building performance

High-Tech Mold Detection
A MENACE BEHIND THE WALL: RESEARCHERS DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGY TO DETECT HIDDEN MOLD

Cure a Few Basic Home Ailments

Financing Your Remodeling Project
Ready to move? Consider remodeling instead.

Tips for Maintaining Outdoor Wooden Decks
Cabot, the inventor of the first decking stain, shows homeowners how to protect and beautify their wooden decks.

Extreme Racers Rely on Extreme Welders
Experienced street-luge aficianados take welding equipment to serious speeds.

Professional Tips for Investing in Foreclosures
Wary of Wall Street? Investing in foreclosures is easier and more profitable than you think.

Everything Auto: Getting Windows Back on Track
(Or, when they've fallen down and can't get up ... the ups & downs of side-window rolling )

Changing Automotive Air Filters
An automotive expert gives advice on changing cabin air filters.

DIY Oil and Filter Change
Changing a vehicle's engine oil and filter is sure to save motorists time and money from trips to the service station.

Wood Dust and Cancer Risks
Think twice before discarding that dust mask.

Air Flow Cooling
How much air do you need to move through a house to cool it with a fan? The traditional rule of thumb is 3 to 4 times the floor area (by this a 2000 square foot house will require from 6,000 to 8,000 cfm).

Tips from Furniture-Making Pros
Looking to get “back to basics” with woodworking and furniture making?

Energy-Saving Tips for the Home Office
For home-based businesses, telecommuters and job-seekers, the Alliance to Save Energy offers tips on cutting home-office energy bills.

The Home in the Dome Gets a Full House
The Home in the Dome, a 1,300-square-foot house constructed of insulating concrete forms, proves to be a popular attraction at a Canadian home show.