Chris Holbrook

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Design The Perfect Home Networking Panel

Design The Perfect Home Networking Panel Your home network is the foundation for your telephone, wireless, television, home automation, home theater, distributed audio and sometimes home security.  The design and specifically the layout of your home networking panel can impact its ability to meet current and future needs.  Here are some tips and tricks to help …

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Venstar ColorTouch Thermostat

Venstar ColorTouch Thermostat Review

Venstar ColorTouch Thermostat Product Reviewed:  Venstar ColorTouch Thermostat, models T5900 and T5800.  The models are identical but the T5900 includes humidity control. Cost:  Prices range from $165.00 to 225.00 depending on model and features. Overall Rating: (4.0 of 5.0) Really nice thermostat, lots of features, a tad hard to navigate the menu. Link To Amazon (T5900 …

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Kitchen Pendant Lights

Kitchen Pendant Lights on a Budget: Reinvent Your Space

Kitchen Pendant Lights on a Budget: Reinvent Your Space Adding these kitchen pendant lights cost a grand total of $235.21 and they reinvented the space. Total Price: $235.21 (Includes Pendant Lights, Pendant Shades, Bulbs, and various electrical components) Time to Complete: About 3 days.  Mostly waiting for drywall topping compound to dry. Level of Project Complexity: Medium, …

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retail boxes of light bulbs used for remodel

Light Bulb Review, Test & Buying Guide for your Can Lighting

Light Bulb Review, Test & Buying Guide for your Can Lighting Are you curious about the claims that LED and CFL light manufacturers make about their energy consumption and light output?  Are you unsure which bulb type is the best investment?  I was, so I bought four different types of bulbs from the local Home …

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Wood Grain Tile Flooring Finished

Wood Grain Tile Flooring that Transforms Your House

Wood Grain Tile Flooring that Transforms Your House This project overview will cover everything you need to complete a wood grain tile flooring project yourself or make an informed decision on a vendor to complete the work for you.  Let’s dive in. Total Price: $2,300 for 277 sq/ft, or $8.30 per.  This included all the …

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How to Repair Low Voltage Landscape Lighting

How to Repair Low Voltage Landscape Lighting – Project Overview In this article I will demonstrate how to remove a damaged light and replace it with a new upgraded one.  The project is simple and relatively inexpensive. Step 0: Pre-Project. You will need to make sure you have purchased a landscape light that is both compatible …

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The Complete Guide to Plumbing

The Complete Guide to Plumbing 5th Edition – Book Review

The Complete Guide to Plumbing 5th Edition – Book Review Title: The Complete Guide to Plumbing 5th Edition Author: N/A Publication Date: 2012 Cost: $19.40 (at time of review) from Amazon.com. Overall: (4.5 of 5.0)  This book covers the full spectrum of plumbing projects, techniques and tools.  Its a great resource for any DIY’er when plumbing is in your project …

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Kichler Landscape Lighting 15310AZ

Kichler Landscape Lighting 15310AZ 12V Dome Review

Kichler Landscape Lighting 15310AZ 12V Dome Review Product Reviewed:  Kichler Landscape Lighting 15310AZ in Architectural Bronze. I purchased the pack of 6 since I was doing a whole yard upgrade, product 15310AZT6. Cost:  $72.00 each (at time of review) from Amazon.com or $432.00 for the pack of 6. Overall Rating: (4.0 of 5.0) Good. Great light …

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