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Gift Giving Ideas For The Holidays – Home Savvy

December 21st, 2012 - By Madame Noire
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Stuck trying to find the perfect gift? In this episode we will show you two great gift giving ideas for the holidays or any occasion!

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How To Save Money On Your Home Energy Bills – “Home Savvy”

October 26th, 2012 - By Madame Noire
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In this episode we’ll show you how to efficiently save money on your home’s energy, heating and water bills.

 

How To Save Money On Your Home Energy Bills:

Great installation paired with a good sealant can save you up to 33% on your home energy bills.

Great Stuff Window And Door Insulating Foam Sealant- Seals, Feels & Insulates Cracks & Gaps up to 1 inch. Takes the shape of the crack or void to form an airtight water resistant seal.

 

Dap Dynaflex 230 Premium Indoor/Outdoor Sealant- Used for Door & Window Treatments.

 

Honeywell Wi-Fi Programmable Touchscreen Thermostat-  Has wifi compatibility, which allows you to control it from your smart phone, tablet or other mobile devices.

 

How To Save Money On Your Water Bill:

The average household can save up to 2,300 gallons of water a year, by ensuring they have the correct shower head installed.

WaterPik EcoFlow 5- Spray Hand Shower- Provides great water pressure and conserves water.

How To Cut Back On Appliance Bills:

Save up to $104.00 on lifetime operating expenses, by changing to an appliance model that is energy star qualified.

 

Using Energy Star Appliance brands such as GE, LG, Maytag & World Pool will provide you with optimal savings.

 

 

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How To Install A Faucet – “Home Savvy” Season 2 Episode 2

September 21st, 2012 - By Madame Noire
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In this episode we’ll show you how simple it is to install a new faucet for your  bathroom vanity!

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Here’s how to do this project:

Before you start, make sure your water supply lines at the sink or at your home’s main supply are shut off, and disconnect the supply lines and the waste trap from the sink.

Apply bead of silicone on gasket

 

Position the faucet and gasket on the sink. Ensure to hand tighten the nuts.

Make connection to the water lines using a half inch IPS faucet supply line.

Now install the pop up connection. Be sure to install the pop up connection according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Now remove aerator and turn faucet handles all the way on.

Finish the assembly and tighten the connections.

When assembly is complete, turn on the hot and cold water supplies and flush water lines for one minute.

 

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How To Install A Bathroom Vanity – “Home Savvy” Season 2 Episode 1

September 14th, 2012 - By Madame Noire
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In this episode we’re learning how easy it is to install a bathroom vanity!

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Here’s how to do this project:

Before you start, make sure to shut off the water supply lines at the sink, or at your home’s main supply if necessary; Disconnect the supply lines and the waste trap from the sink; Disassemble the sink and existing vanity; Patch up and paint or tile the wall where the sink and old vanity once stood if necessary.

Put the vanity in place against the wall and trace its outline on the wall.

 

Use a stud finder to locate the  studs to which you will screw the vanity.

 

Then, with a level, draw lines along the studs from the  floor to the top of the vanity. These lines will help you spot where to place the screws later on.

 

If the vanity has a back, measure, mark, and drill holes through it for drain pipes and supply pipes.

Set a level on top of the vanity and shim at the floor until the vanity is level. Then hold the level against the edge of the unit and shim at the wall until it’s plumb.

 

 

From the inside, attach the unit to the wall by screwing 3-inch drywall screws through the mounting rail into the studs.

 

Check the level again before trimming the shims flush with a utility knife. If it’s not level, add shims.

 

If there are large gaps at the wall or floor, attach quarter-round moulding along the wall or floor edge with finishing nails.

 

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“Home Savvy” Episode 5 – Kitchen Backsplash

July 31st, 2012 - By Madame Noire
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In this episode we’ll show you the easiest, most cost-effective way to give your kitchen a beautiful, fresh new look!

When it comes to entertaining the kitchen is undoubtedly the most popular area in your home. Not only is it an high traffic area in your home, but it’s the place where with the right look and feel can set the tone for memorable entertaining. With Home Depot Associate Yvette Williams’ help and expertise, you’ll see how simple and easy it is to transform your home’s walls from bland to grand with SimpleMat. See how easy upgrading a kitchen backsplash can be!

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HERE’S HOW TO DO THIS PROJECT:

Measure the space in order to determine, the number of simple mat sheets to use.

 

Clean the surface so that the adhesive on the simple mat will stick better.

 

Use a level to make sure everything is even.

 

Place SimpleMat in position and mark cuts, if needed.

 

SimpleMat has an adhesive on both sides, make sure the rubber side goes on the outside.

 

Pay close attention when mounting the sheets next to each other, don’t leave any space between the sheets.

 

Use the groat float to push the panels into the sheets, in order to active them. Flatten any creases or air bubbles. When finished, take the top sheet off.

 

Use groat float to coat the tiles with groat or cement.

 

Clean the tiles. You have now finished your backsplash.

 

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“Home Savvy” Episode 4 – Closet Makeover

July 20th, 2012 - By Madame Noire
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In this “Get It Done” episode we’ll show you how to organize your closet clutter and maximize your space.

Clearing the clutter in your closet can be a daunting task, but with a manufactured off-the-shelf closet system like ClosetMaid you are able to transform your closet into a more functional space. Home Depot Associate Yvette Williams is on hand to show you how to organize your home’s closets with shelving, baskets and storage bins. It’s a project that the entire family can participate in. See how with the use of Martha Stewart Living and ClosetMaid organizing solutions the Pratt Family was able to create a more functional and better organized closet for their sons Jackson and Christian in this episode of Home Savvy.

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CLOSET DESIGN TIPS:

  • Measure the back wall and the two return walls of your closet before you begin. We recommend that you measure across the wall at three different heights and take the smallest dimension.
  • Reach in style closets need to be at least 22″ deep to accommodate hanging clothes.
  • Donate or throw away any clothing items you no longer plan to wear.

  • Invest in the right kind of hanger for the type of clothing you’re choosing.  Use plastic hangers for button down shirts and wooden hangers for suit jackets.

  • Remove all wire hangers and plastic dry cleaner bags.
  • Personalize your closet solution with shelving, baskets and storage bins. Home Depot carries various Martha Stewart Living and ClosetMaid products, to help you create a more functional and better organized closet.

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“Home Savvy” Episode 3 – Interior Painting

June 8th, 2012 - By Madame Noire
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In this “Get It Done” episode we’ll show you how to properly and successfully paint your home’s interior walls.

The one way to instantly spruce up any room in your home is by changing the wall color. It may seem like a daunting task, but it’s quite simple to paint like a pro in your own home. All you need are premium products and the proper paint techniques. With Home Depot Associate Yvette Williams’ assistance, we’ll show you how to transform your home with color in one weekend. It’s a project that the entire family can participate in. See how a simple, quick and easy paint change transformed the Pratt family’s home in the episode of Home Savvy.

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HERE’S HOW TO DO THIS PROJECT:

Prepare the space for painting by covering the floors with drop cloth.

 

Tape off all the corners with painter’s tape.

 

If you discover holes or cracks in the wall, cover those areas with spackling. Once dry, wipe with damp sponge.

 

Now you’re ready to apply the paint.

 

 

Use premium products and proper techniques to achieve professional results.

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“Home Savvy” Episode 2 – How to Grow Vegetables at Home

May 25th, 2012 - By Madame Noire
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In this “Get It Done” episode we’ll show you how to grow your own vegetables right at home by using an easy to assemble Raised Garden Bed.

When you grow veggies at home there are so many advantages. One advantage is that they just simply taste better. Two, you’re being super “green” and conscious of the environment when you grow food at home. Why wouldn’t you want to help the earth and enjoy delicious home grown vegetables while gardening? With Home Depot Associate Shenell Leighton’s assistance, you’ll see how exciting gardening can be as she works with our  Home Savvy host Suzanne Rust in creating an at home vegetable garden. Check it out now!

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HERE’S HOW TO DO THIS PROJECT:

Purchase an easy to assemble raised or pre-made garden bed.

Choose your vegetables.

 

Select garden soil.

 

Line bed with marigolds to ward off insects.

 

Cut plastic label off of vegetables container.

 

Dig hole large enough for vegetable plant.

 

You can harvest vegetables up until fall, be sure to feed your vegetables with plant food.

 

 

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“HOME SAVVY” CAST – MEET HOME DEPOT ASSOCIATE YVETTE WILLIAMS

May 8th, 2012 - By Madame Noire
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MEET YVETTE WILLIAMS, Home Savvy’s knowledgeable Home Depot Associate demonstrating the most effective ways to properly paint your home’s interior walls.

Yvette Williams currently serves as a Home Depot district manager overseeing the operations of five Home Depot stores in the the New York Metropolitan area. Ms. Williams has been with the company for nineteen years, having first started off as a cashier. During her time with The Home Depot, Yvette has also served as Front End Supervisor, Assistant Store Manager and Store Manager. Ms. Williams takes true pride in her work and is honored to be an indelible part of The Home Depot family.

Believing strongly in The Home Depot motto, “More Saving. More Doing,” Yvette is committed to ensuring the best quality service to all costumers who visit any one of her five Home Depot Stores. Be sure to watch Yvette in Episode 3 of Home Savvy as she gives insightful tips and instructions on transforming your home by adding color to the interior walls.

 

 

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“Home Savvy” Episode 1 – Creating A Container Garden

April 11th, 2012 - By Madame Noire
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Welcome to Madame Noire’s new home improvement show, Home Savvy. In this series we’ll share insightful tips and creative ideas for sprucing up any living space. Home improvement, your way.

In this “Get It Done” episode you’ll learn how to create a beautiful container garden that will instantly enhance your outdoor living space. Creating a container garden is a quick weekend project that also makes the perfect gift. Besides, you can never go wrong with presenting that special person with a gorgeous arrangement of flowers.

Be sure to watch Home Savvy host Suzanne Rust as she demonstrates with Home Depot Associate Shenell Leighton how simple and easy it is to create your own container garden.

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HERE’S HOW TO DO THIS PROJECT:

Fill pot mid-way with soil.

 

Install your filler, while loosening the roots.

 

Begin filling container with potting mix.

 

Add Thrillers.

 

Add Spillers.

 

Add more spillers and thrillers as needed. You now have a gorgeous container garden.

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