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  Fast Fixes for Floor Squeaks

  Remember the scene in the movie Physco where Anthony Perkins quietly tiptoed across the bathroom – much to the surprise of an unsuspecting Janet Leigh? Can you do that in your house? Probably not if the floor...

  • Posted March 1, 2016
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  Show Notes: Decks, Taxes, Air Leaks and Odors

  Is you deck covered with snow above the handrails? Is your energy bill sky-high? Got air leaks? Don’t let the winter put off your home maintenance. James and Morris have winter help just for you.   Thank you...

  • Posted February 20, 2016
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  Repairing a Step Corner

  Isn’t it just like a home fix-it expert to suggest “breaking it the rest of the way” as the first step in making a repair. Well, that’s it! To repair a concrete stair — or anything else...

  • Posted February 16, 2016
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  New Products for Toilet Repair

  Even just a few years ago, toilet repair was a job that was messy and complicated enough that most people called a plumber rather than trying to tackle the job alone. Now, thanks to a constantly expanding...

  • Posted January 20, 2016
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• A Whole House Humidifier

  Winter. Most people think of it as a chilly, damp time of year. While that might be the case if you spend most of your time outdoors, just the opposite is often true indoors. While your home’s...

  • Posted December 8, 2015
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  Repairing A Fence Post

  A sturdy repair of a leaning fence post doesn’t have to include removal and replacement of the concrete pier that holds the rotted or broken post in place. And, it doesn’t have to include replacement of the...

  • Posted October 24, 2015
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  Being Comfortable in Any Weather

  This definitely is a year for funky weather. The west coast is having a blistering heat wave, there are hurricanes in Florida and its pouring down rain in many other parts of the country. What is it...

  • Posted October 8, 2015
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• What is a Modified Bitumen?

  Question: I have an old tar-and-gravel roof that I am getting re-done. My contractor is suggesting a “Modified bitumen” roof. What is this? (John, San Mateo CA) Answer: Modified bitumen roofing is made of asphalt that has...

  • Posted October 5, 2015
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  Show Notes: RemodelingShow/Deck Expo

  Live from Chicago, the 2015 Remodeling Show/Deck Expo and JLC Live Residential Construction Show, “Peer to Peer”. This is the leading national trade event for the remodeling, deck-building and residential construction industries. This year’s event brought together...

  • Posted October 4, 2015
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  Everything You Need To Know About Gutter Repairs

  Looking out of the window at this time of year is always a fun and amazing experience. Lawns are the greenest that they will be all year long, shrubs are flowering brilliant reds and bright whites, and...

  • Posted September 27, 2015
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