Thought for Today: "Conversation is an exercise of the mind; gossip is merely an exercise of the tongue." ~Author Unknown

 
 

A Clever Technique for Filling and Disguising Unwanted Holes in Ceramic Tile

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If you’ve ever removed or relocated a bathroom fixture that was mounted on ceramic tile, you’ve no doubt run into this problem -- what to do about the old, unneeded holes?    Here’s an inexpensive technique for concealing those otherwise pesky blemishes that’s simple, quick and yields quite satisfactory results.  Granted, you may have to do a bit of practicing, but the materials are very forgiving.
 

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Four Ways to Cut Pieces of Wood to Precisely the Same Length Every Time

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Whenever your woodworking project is a cabinet, a frame, a box or any of a multitude of items that require cutting several lengths of wood  to exactly the same dimension, one of these techniques just might help you achieve the accuracy you’re seeking.   Each one offers an alternative to measuring and marking the pieces individually – a process that’s sure to introduce error that will become annoyingly apparent when you begin assembly.  Granted, this is not an all-inclusive list, but the concepts will come in very handy.

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What Energy Audits Can Uncover

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When I hear the term audit I usually think – money.   The word also conjures up visions of a bespectacled professional with a green eye shade pouring over stacks of financial records.    While an energy audit is performed by specially trained technicians using a variety of sophisticated equipment, the end result is still the same – to save money.  A home energy efficiency diagnosis is often available from local utility companies at low or no cost.  Take a look at this video to see what kinds of tests are performed and to discover several ways your home could be wasting costly resources.

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