Jeff Bauer

Dek-Block piers saves the time consuming and back breaking task of digging holes for frost footings. These make deck construction faster and easier than tradition methods.

Build your woodworking skills fast by building a functional footstool. This project features simply cuts and joinery that does not require expensive tools.

A GFCI breaker is a good choice if you will be installing several outdoor outlets or adding outlets to your garage. The National Electric Code requires GFCI protection in these areas.

I have seen 3 wire receptacles used to replace 2 wire receptacles often. Most of the time it is installed incorrectly increasing the risk of fire or personal injury. Learn how to correctly make this installation code compliant.

When this repair is made incorrectly it can result in a risk of fire or personal injury. Here is the correct way to replace a 2-wire receptacle safely and in compliance with electrical codes.

Loss weight easily and avoid health problems by making simple changes to your eating habits.

Make these simple changes and you will be thinner and healthier by this time next month.

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Learning how to frame a stud wall correctly is easy to do, but I see it done incorrectly over and over. I am a building inspector with a background in the construction trades.

Pick up your state and federal tax forms in these locations in and around Iola, Kansas.

A great idea overdue in rewards programs. Earn U.S. Savings Bonds by shopping and reading emails.

I build picture frames not to save a buck or two, but to have something on my wall that is mine. So just how do I build my own picture frames?

Synovate Global Opinion Panels is a dynamic and well-established market research company. The surveys are fun and informative and the compensation is fantastic.

About 65% of the natural gas that we use in our homes goes to heating our home. Since this is the largest portion of your usage, this would be the best place to concentrate most of my efforts to reduce my heating bill.

I have been a member of MySurvey.com for quite some time now and MySurvey is one of my favorites. They send frequent invites to surveys, sometimes as many as 6 per week.

In 18 years, you can expect a four-year college degree to cost as much as $80,000 to $200,000. One way to start saving is with a 529 plan. The key is to start as early as possible and save as much as you can afford. So what is a 529 plan?

One of the most popular ways people are making the extra money they need each month is with paid surveys. Some things I have learned about taking paid surveys that have helped me make more money with paid surveys.

We all want to feel taken seriously. We have all experienced poor customer service. Here are some tips to improve our customer service skills.

Now is a good time to get ready to winterize your home. Pick up a tube or two of latex caulk, some weather strip for your doors and a couple cans of expanding foam. Here are some great tips on winterizing your home and saving a few dollars on your energy bill.

Tips from an active paid survey taker on how to maximize your profits when participating in paid surveys. Avoid questionable survey websites.

Hostess Suzy Q's is quite possibly the world's most perfect manufactured food. In a world dominated by the Twinkie and Cup Cake, I think that Suzy Q's are the best. Those delicious chocolate cake layers and the sweet creamy filling just melt in your mouth.

This video accompanies my articles, "Building Your Own Cabinet Doors".

I was visiting with a friend the other day when the conversation turned to her job and finances. A typical middle class family with kids, husband working full-time and she working part-time.

The table saw is the center of most woodworkers' workshops. The table saw is an extremely versatile tool. There are a few safety rules that you must follow to operate your saw safely. With practice using your table saw you will become more confident.

Having your own website allows you to establish your own unique presence on the Internet. Your website is what will set your Internet business apart from the competition.

Internet marketing can seem a daunting task when you are new to it. Internet marketing is not as difficult as it may seem. You can do it but it will take a commitment to learning and working hard each day. These marketing strategies are being used everyday by experts

There are several ways you can get started in your own business. Let's take a look at the three basic ways you can get your business started.

A web host is a company that provides space on their servers to you, their client, for storage of your web site files. It is important to choose a reliable web hosting company because your site will not be seen if the company's servers are down

I love to eat great Italian food. I experiment often to recreate the authentic taste of great Italian eateries. One of my favorite Italian dinners is tortellini with marinara sauce.

Many beginning wood workers are worried that they need to buy thousands of dollars worth of tools to get started. This is not true. There are only a few power tools that I suggest beginners buy to get a good start at wood working.

Your central air conditioner is one of the most costly appliances to run. To cut utility costs and keep your air conditioner running for years to come you need to perform some simple maintenance tasks.