Category Archives: DIY

How To Clean A Water Aerator

Posted on July 23, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

Homes with aerated faucets use up to 50% less water than homes without. Here’s how to clean them.

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How To Seal A Granite Countertop

Posted on May 14, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

To protect the granite in your home, be sure to seal your countertops at least once annually.

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Build Your Own Rain Barrel To Save Money, Environment

Posted on April 9, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

According to the EPA, during summer months, lawn and garden watering account for roughly 40% of a typical home’s water use.

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Make Your Own Organic Fruit Wash

Posted on February 21, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

How clean are the fruits and vegetables you eat? Unless you pick your food straight from the farm, your food is likely more dirty than you think.

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How To Clean An Exposed, Interior Brick Wall

Posted on January 17, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

Exposed interior brick can add a nice, decorative touch to your home, but cleaning brick can be a challenge. Here’s how to do it the right way.

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How To Clean An Oriental Carpet

Posted on January 3, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

The process of cleaning an oriental rug is different from cleaning plain carpet. Here’s how to do it.

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How To Install A Dimmer Switch

Posted on December 8, 2011 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

In this 2-minute video, you’ll learn how to reduce your home’s standard on/off lighting switches using dimmer switches. The dimmer-switch project is a do-it-yourselfer and requires only basic handyman experience.

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Your Home Has A Smoke Detector. Are You Sure It’s Really Working?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

An estimated 356,000 in-home fires caused more than $7 billion in U.S. residential property damage in 2009, according to data from the United States Fire Administration. Unfortunately, many of affected homes had smoke detectors.

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How To Change Your Doorbell

Posted on November 1, 2011 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

Want to change your home’s doorbell system? It’s a simple, do-it-yourself project.

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