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DoubleCad 2D Drafting For Free

Having to generate technical drawings from time to time it has been nice to have access to products that can get the job done right and do it without costing a lot.

Well Imsi just released DoubleCad a 2D drafting product that is suppose to exceed the features found in AutoCad LT.

There are 2 versions of DoubelCad… the free version and the pro but for light use most users can get away with the free version.

How To – Understanding Extended Product Warranties – Are They Worth Buying?

It seems whatever you buy at the store there is always a sales person trying to sell you an extended warranty so how do you know if paying that extra money is worth the paper they will hand you?

First you should understand your basic consumer rights. In most areas and even if you purchase your products online you will have the right to return a product if it is not working within a set …

How To – Self Propelled Lawn Mowers Are They Right For You?

If you are looking for a new lawn mower you are likely to come across models that have a Self Propelled option.

For the most part Self Propelled lawn mowers look very similar to standard push mowers however a few things you might notice is that the handle bar where you push the mower will have an extra bar you must squeeze closed for the drive wheels to engage and you are likely to have …

How To – Surge Protectors For Home Electronics

Home Electronics  cost a lot and it is important to protect your investments with proper care and planning. The fact is most homes will have a number of power surges throughout the day due to switching of internal equipment used by the electric company to feed power to our communities. And most of the time they go unnoticed but if you have a UPS device plugged in you are likely to hear it trip …

HowTo – Choosing A Grass String Trimmer

Grass String Trimmers are useful for cleaning up the edges of your lawn and getting into areas that you can’t take your lawn mower. For most of us this is a one time purchase that should last you many years so how do you know what type is best for your home?

Well first you should understand that every string trimmer uses a plastic / nylon type cord to cut the grass and weeds.  …

How To – KwikSet SmartKey Locks And Tools

KwikSet recently came out with a new lock feature called the SmartKey.

If your lock set has this feature it means re-keying the lock to work with different keys is now a matter of seconds instead of minutes and removal and disassembly of the door lock is no longer necessary in all cases.

The process seems pretty straight forward.

If you are knowledgeable about standard lock sets you know that the key you insert into your lock …

HowTo – One Weekend Outdoor Garden Makeover

One of the things most of us don’t have is tons of extra time to worry about how our homes look. If we are lucky we find time to clean the inside and maybe wash the cars but the exterior of your home can have a lot to do with how much you enjoy living where you are.

With this in mind lets look at how you can makeover your outside in just a couple …

How To – Bleeding Brakes And Tools Needed

When you are replacing or repairing your brakes it is important to bleed the air out of the system. Air is easily compressible compared to liquid brake fluid and if bubbles are trapped in your lines you will end up with a soft brake that won’t perform well. Also the air will get entrapped in the fluid and cause poor breaking once your brakes heat up.

It is also important to change the fluid in …

New Tax Incentives For Metal Roofing

The Federal Stimulus Package of 2009 has included better incentives for moving to metal roofing. The total cost of retrofitting or building a home with a metal roof is not covered but with better incentives and rebates the cost of replacing your existing roof with a metal roof can help push people in that direction.

Choosing a metal roof has many benefits.

Resistance to fire in areas where wild fires cause damage is a serious consideration. Many counties in California have …

How To – Knowing When Your Appliance Or Electronics Are Not Worth Fixing

The average home is likely to have at least a few thousand dollars worth of electronics equipment. Everything from cameras, phones, computers, TVs and all the little gadgets that make life fun and easier.

So how do you decide whether something is worth fixing or if you would be better off throwing it away and getting a new one?

The decision is not always that difficult but more often then not it can be emotional. The …