Home Inspection of a Masonry Building & Systems

Home Inspection of a Masonry Building & Systems Review

Experienced home inspectors and new home inspectors alike are sure to learn invaluable tips in this release designed to take viewers step-by-step through the home inspection process. In addition to being the former president of the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), a longstanding member of the NAHI, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), and the Environmental Standard Organization (IESO), host Stephen Showalter has performed over 8000 building inspections - including environmental assessments. Now, the founder of a national home inspection school and inspection training curriculum shares his extensive experience in the inspection industry with everyday viewers looking to learn more about the process of evaluating homes. Topics covered in this release include: evaluation of masonry walls; detection of spalling from rebar failure; inspection of air conditioning systems; grounds and landscaping; electric systems and panel; plumbing supply and distribution; plumbing fixtures; electric furnaces; appliances; evaluation of electric water heaters; and safety techniques. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Faux Fun: Sponge Painting

Faux Fun: Sponge Painting Review

Faux painting and faux finish techniques for sponged wall finishes. There is more to sponge painting than dabbing the wall with a sponge. With this instruction, you will learn easy and effective ways to sponge paint. In addition you'll be shown examples of common mistakes made with sponge painting and you'll learn why they happened, how to avoid the problems and how to fix them if they occur. You will be given instruction on several variations of sponge painting techniques along with new ideas for different ways of sponge painting never imagined. All of the finishes are created with basic painting tools and water-base paint products. This DVD is an excellent tool for beginner faux painter. Simply learn everything you need to know to make sponge painting look great!

This Old House: Home Improvement Video [VHS]

This Old House: Home Improvement Video [VHS] Review

Follow Bob Vila and Norm Abram of the original Emmy Award-winning series as they lead you step by step through 14 all-new do-it-yourself projects.

Selling Your Home Strategies, Real Estate Series, Instructional Video, Show Me How Videos

Selling Your Home Strategies, Real Estate Series, Instructional Video, Show Me How Videos Review

Veteran real estate investment and broker Charles Kraus shares fourteen years of invaluable knowledge with viewers looking to take a proactive approach to selling their homes in this release designed to save the viewer both time and money. Topics addressed in this informative video include: the system used by a veteran real estate broker; home sale improvement methods; the five factors in selling a home; common home inspection issues; red flags that may arise during sales; common buyer concerns; home inspection preparedness; items that could affect the value of a home; environmental concerns; and a variety of money-saving strategies. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

House Beautiful: Flexible Living

House Beautiful: Flexible Living Review

House Beautiful: Flexible Living Feature

• From room additions that boldly bridge the gap between old and new to extravagant space transformations that challenge the imagination, FLEXIBLE LIVING is all about comfort and adaptability.In this fresh and exciting program, host Donna Hanover surveys some of the most innovative flexible spaces in the U.S. today. First, visit the midtown Manhattan home of designer Vincent Wolf, whose sophisticate

From room additions that boldly bridge the gap between old and new to extravagant space transformations that challenge the imagination FLEXIBLE LIVING is all about comfort and adaptability. In this fresh and exciting program host Donna Hanover surveys some of the most innovative flexible spaces in the U.S. today. First visit the midtown Manhattan home of designer Vincent Wolf whose sophisticated apartment is in constant flux. Next head to the flea markets with designer Sasha Emerson and find out how she transformed a Los Angeles Mediterranean-style home using the "salvage chic" technique. In San Francisco discover how a former parking lot in an industrial neighborhood has been transformed into a dynamic live/work space for one creative couple. Finally experience the stunning conversion of a burned-out Los Angeles power plant into a mesmerizing inner-city palace. Featuring groundbreaking ideas and inspiring examples HOUSE BEAUTIFUL will elevate your imagination to a new level with an array of stylish and versatile designs.

Trading Spaces - They Hated It!

Trading Spaces - They Hated It! Review

Artisan Trading Spaces: They Hated It! DVD
Watch the calamity unfold as designers clash with carpenters, teams pursue their own agendas and homeowners dealwith disappointment. Plus, learn how-to (and how-not-to) do some designing of your own.
Short Description:
In the first episode, romance and warmth are on the minds of two Maryland couples. But will designer Doug Wilson's "Strip Stripe" bedroom and designer Genevieve Gorder's romantic Asian theme put them in the mood for love, or leave themfeeling cold? Then in Seattle, nothing seems to be going right for designers Laurie Smith and Vern Yip. Laurie's team is convinced she's chosen the wrong colors, Vern catches carpenter Ty Pennington sleeping on the job, and homeowners see red when their bedroom doesn't turn out the way they had hoped.
DVD Features:
Bonus footage with even more hilarious reactions
"How to Get On the Show" decorating guide
Stereo sound

Feng Shui For Dummies

Feng Shui For Dummies Review

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that seeks to balance the energies in and around a building through the arrangement of furniture, mirrors, plants, fountains and other accessories in order to foster harmony, health and prosperity. See how to apply these techniques to your own home in this video primer. Soundtrack: English.

Home Improvement: The Complete Fourth Season

Home Improvement: The Complete Fourth Season Review

Home Improvement: The Complete Fourth Season Feature

• Power up for season four of the Emmy(R) Award-winning hit comedy HOME IMPROVEMENT! Tim Allen is back as Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, a loving husband and father who spends his days as the accident-prone host of the popular television show "Tool Time." The fourth season fires on all cylinders, earning five Emmy(R) Award nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in

In the fourth season of Home Improvement, the Taylor family faces some important milestones. Tim (Tim Allen) turns 40. Jill (Patricia Richardson) is laid off from work and pursues her master's degree. And youngest son Mark (Taran Noah Smith) slowly begins to outgrow precocious middle brother Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas). (Oldest sibling Brad, played by Zachery Ty Bryan, remains pretty much the same confident kid he always was.) As for their inner circle, Tim's Tool Time buddy Al (Richard Karn) gets an ego boost when he's named one of Detroit's hottest bachelors, and little seen but often heard neighbor Wilson (Earl Hindman) goes on his first date in two decades. Add Debbe Dunning, who replaces Pamela Anderson as the new Tool Time girl, and you've got the makings of another solid season. When the ABC sitcom aired during the 1994-1995 TV season, it did well enough to place in the Top 5 for the fourth consecutive year. And aside from some pop culture giveaways (Jill's clothes; Randy's use of a floppy disc to backup his computer), the warmth and humor exuded in this 25-episode, 3-disc set hold up remarkably well.

Like Everybody Loves Raymond minus the screeching mother-in-law, Home Improvement is driven by the classic combination of a sensible wife married to a silly man-child husband who thinks about himself first, even when he doesn't intend to. When Jill wants to go back to school so she can become a therapist, Tim isn't supportive. At first it appears he just doesn't want any changes. But he later confesses he's worried she'll lose interest in him if she returns to school. After she reassures him that this would never be the case, he says, "If your dream is to work with nuts, you should go back to the world of macadamia." Look for an appearance from a very young Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain, Dawson's Creek), guest starring as Brad's makeup-savvy girlfriend who advises him on how to cover up his pimple. As for Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angels, Ally McBeal), her blink-and-you'll-miss-her spot as a woman interested in Al is little more than a glorified cameo. --Jae-Ha Kim Power up for season four of the Emmy(R) Award-winning hit comedy HOME IMPROVEMENT! Tim Allen is back as Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, a loving husband and father who spends his days as the accident-prone host of the popular television show "Tool Time." The fourth season fires on all cylinders, earning five Emmy(R) Award nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Patricia Richardson). The laughs are hammered home for all 26 episodes of this hilarious collection. Season Four contains some of the most memorable moments ever as Jill returns to college, Al is named one of Detroit's Most Eligible Bachelors, and Wilson goes on his first date in 20 years! Featuring guest appearances by Dave Chappelle, Michelle Williams, and Lucy Liu, plus new, never-before-seen bloopers, this collection is an absolute must own for any HOME IMPROVEMENT fan.

Holmes on Homes: Holmes for the Holidays

Holmes on Homes: Holmes for the Holidays Review

A young couple’s bungalow is left high and dry by a contractor who grossly underestimated the quote for renovating their basement. With Christmas just around the corner and with all their money and hope drained, they asked Mike to take on the monumental task of giving their horror story a happy ending. Watch asMike Holmes and his dedicated team of pros take on the biggest challenge of their lives and in just eight weeks, transform a dirty and dangerous basement into a dream home… just in time for the holidays!

Home Inspection Training - The Wood-Sided Rancher

Home Inspection Training - The Wood-Sided Rancher Review

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Boy Meets World: The Complete Series (Seasons 1-7 Bundle)

Boy Meets World: The Complete Series (Seasons 1-7 Bundle) Review

Collect the entire series of Boy Meets World with Seasons 1-7 on DVD!

Catch up with your favorite gang, Cory, Shawn and Topanga, as they survive the trials of junior high, high school and college in the complete series of “Boy Meets World”. Cory is your average guy. He has a best friend from the other side of the tracks, a teacher that constantly keeps him on his toes, and a friend named Topanga whom he has trouble understanding. With the support of his parents and his brother Eric, Cory learns to cope with the roller coaster called growing up. Bundle includes all 7 seasons – 21 discs in all!

Home Improvement: The Complete First Season

Home Improvement: The Complete First Season Review

Home Improvement: The Complete First Season Feature

• An immediate hit with both fans and critics, thisic family comedy earned an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series in its very first season and soon found its place among the most popular and acclaimed sitcoms in television history. Tim Allen ratchets up the laughs as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor in HOME IMPROVEMENT'S landmark first season. Relive every hilarious moment with the accid

There's no more reliable engine for comedy than the differences between men and women; Home Improvement puts that topic front and center. Launched from the stand-up comedy of Tim Allen (The Santa Clause, the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story), this sturdy sitcom rests on the endearing, befuddled machismo of Tim Taylor (Allen), the host of a how-to-build-stuff show called Tool Time, who finds raising three sons and being a supportive husband isn't always as easy as sanding down a door frame. In the show's first season, the tried-and-true domestic plotlines (for example: wife wants to have a romantic dinner, husband wants to watch the big game--the fodder of every family sitcom since the dawn of television) are given a fresh spin by Home Improvement's embrace (and gentle mockery) of the men's movement that flourished in the early '90s. Tim's neighbor Wilson (Earl Hindman), whose face is always obscured by the fence between their yards, proves to be a font of Iron John-style wisdom--wisdom that Tim comically garbles when he puts it into practice. Allen and Patricia Richardson (as Tim's prickly but tolerant wife, Jill) immediately established a cozy but smart banter with enough bite to rise above the bland bickering of too many sitcoms. Some jokes degenerate into schtick--Tim's manly grunting becomes rote by the second episode--but Allen and his writing team consistently found surprises in this familiar territory. The capable supporting cast also includes Tim's sensitive and woefully single assistant Al (Richard Karn), his three cute sons (Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Zachery Ty Bryan, and Taran Noah Smith), and Tool Time's eye-candy (future Baywatch sex bomb Pamela Anderson). --Bret Fetzer An immediate hit with both fans and critics, this classic family comedy earned an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series in its very first season and soon found its place among the most popular and acclaimed sitcoms in television history. Tim Allen ratchets up the laughs as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor in HOME IMPROVEMENT'S landmark first season. Relive every hilarious moment with the accident-prone TV show host and the original "Tool Time" girl Pamela Anderson, in this comprehensive 3-disc set, including all 24 episodes and exclusive bonus features. It's the show you love -- with "more power" than ever!

Faux Fun: 4 Kids Rooms

Faux Fun: 4 Kids Rooms Review

Faux Fun: 4 Kids Rooms Feature

• DVD Faux Fun: 4 Kids Rooms

Faux painting and faux finish techniques for painting decorative finishes in kids rooms. With Faux Fun's assortment of fun and easy painting projects, families are having fun while discovering the artists within themselves! Parents and kids learn how to paint and create a variety of lively patterns for their kids’ rooms’ walls and play areas. Through relaxed and easy step-by-step demonstrations, Barbara and Jenna teach creative ways to decorate children's walls along with how to paint unique and playful patterns for kids game tables. All of the techniques are created with easy to find materials and water-base paint products. The projects are easy to complete and the instructions are clear!

Home Improvement: The Complete Sixth Season

Home Improvement: The Complete Sixth Season Review

Home Improvement: The Complete Sixth Season Feature

• Get ready for some high-octane humor in the hilarious sixth season of the Emmy® Award-winning HOME IMPROVEMENT. Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson return in theic sitcom about friends, tools and the "power" of family. This year, Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor pulls out all the stops as he attempts to break Bob Vila's steamroller record, and things at home get out of hand when Ji

Get ready for some high-octane humor in the hilarious sixth season of the Emmy(R) Award-winning HOME IMPROVEMENT. Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson return in the classic sitcom about friends, tools and the "power" of family. This year, Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor pulls out all the stops as he attempts to break Bob Vila's steamroller record, and things at home get out of hand when Jill's wild sisters visit to plan their parents' 50th anniversary. Laugh along with every unforgettable moment in this 3-disc set, including all 25 episodes and exclusive, all-new Season 6 bloopers. It's a must-own collection for every HOME IMPROVEMENT fan.

Home Improvement: The Complete Second Season

Home Improvement: The Complete Second Season Review

Home Improvement: The Complete Second Season Feature

• Plug in the power drill and break out the socket wrenches! Tim Allen hammers home the laughs as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor in HOME IMPROVEMENT'S hilarious second season. Tim and his levelheaded wife, Jill, undertake the challenge of raising three young, mischievous boys. It's a tough project, but with insightful advice from his wise (and only partially seen) next door neighbor, Wilson, they&

Someday someone's going to write an academic thesis titled, "The Guy Behind the Fence: Home Improvement and Tim Allen's Deconstruction of Manliness." You wouldn't think masculinity was a rich enough topic to provide fodder for 25 episodes of a sitcom--let alone eight years of one--yet in almost every episode Wilson (Earl Hindman), the never-fully-seen neighbor of TV host Tim Taylor (Allen), spins out some new bit of earthy wisdom (fondly parodying the homilies of Iron John author Robert Bly), which gives Tim some skewed perspective on his latest domestic muddle.

The second season of Home Improvement had a few recurring plotlines (Tim's show, Tool Time, gets a female producer, played by a pre-News Radio Vicki Lewis), but most episodes follow the classic sitcom format of introducing a problem and resolving it in twenty minutes, with plenty of punchlines along the way. Tim's wife Jill (Patricia Richardson) gets annoyed because Tim can't keep from glancing at other women (in this case, future Tool Time babe Debbe Dunning); Tim wants his youngest son Mark (Taran Noah Smith) to take karate classes because other boys keep pushing Mark around; when Jill gets a job at a women's magazine, she creates a spouse-compatibility quiz that inspires Tim to create a quiz of his own. The competitive urge--be it with his long-suffering assistant Al (Richard Karn) or over neighborhood Christmas lights--constantly gets Tim into trouble, culminating in a riding lawn mower race with real-life home improvement guru Bob Vila. Like most sitcoms, Home Improvement offers comfort food comedy; despite minor conflicts, the Taylors' family life is dependably functional and warm. Fortunately, Allen's humor has just enough sting to keep from sinking into treacly sentimentality. The cast also includes Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Zachery Ty Bryan as Tim's older sons and Pamela Anderson, who left after this season to become an international sex symbol on Baywatch. --Bret Fetzer

Plug in the power drill and break out the socket wrenches! Tim Allen hammers home the laughs as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor in HOME IMPROVEMENT'S hilarious second season. Tim and his level-headed wife, Jill, undertake the challenge of raising three young, mischievous boys. It's a tough project, but with insightful advice from his wise (and only partially seen) next door neighbor, Wilson, they're able to get the job done. Now you can own all 25 episodes of the show's second season in this comprehensive 3-Disc DVD set. And with exclusive bonus features, it's a must-have for any HOME IMPROVEMENT collection.

Basic Stairbuilding

Basic Stairbuilding Review

The Smooth Sounds Series Provides The Finest Music For The Finest Of Occasions. From A Small Gathering To A Smokin' Hot Block Party, The Smooth Sounds Collections Are The Perfect Soundtrack To The Best Of Times! Jazz Evening Features 17 Tracks From Quincy Jones, Stan Getz, Lena Horne, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, George Benson, Carmen Mccrae And Many Others. King'S Road. 2007.

Destination Home Theater

Destination Home Theater Review

The Destination Home Theater DVD will show you How to Design a Home Theater experience in your Living or Family Room without the high cost of a dedicated Home Theater.