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  On Installing Cabinet Pulls

  We believe that cabinets are to kitchens and baths what furniture is to other rooms in the home. Indeed, a handsome set of built-ins in a family room or den can well be considered furniture. Design, material,...

  • Posted August 5, 2016
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  On Termites

  Every year, termites invade the homes of more than two million Americans at a cost of more than $2.5 billion in structural damage. Annual structural damage caused by termites is accelerating much more rapidly than the rate...

  • Posted August 4, 2016
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  Wiring A Pole Light

  Back in the early 80’s we installed post lights along our driveway. We lived on a flag lot then and the driveway was about 200 feet long. The lights were spaced approximately 10 feet apart and buried...

  • Posted August 3, 2016
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  Infographic: Curb Appeal Improvements

  Many home buyers view the outside of a home as an indication of its overall quality. By investing more attention on the exterior details, home owners can greatly enhance the curb appeal of a home and get potential buyers...

  • Posted August 2, 2016
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  A Wood Frame Wall is More than A Collection of Studs, Some Advice

  After over a decade as a Scout, one of our sons, Chris, will soon achieve Boy Scout’s highest rank, Eagle. The road to Eagle has been exciting, challenging and rewarding – for both father and son. In...

  • Posted August 1, 2016
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  Automobile Scratch Repair

  Chances are you have a car. And as a car owner there is a very good chance that it will eventually be scratched. Aren’t we in a positive mood today!?! Fortunately, we believe in the old saying...

  • Posted August 1, 2016
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  To-Dos: Your August Home Checklist

  With the transition from summer travels to the beginning of a new school year (and maybe some back-to-work blues), August can feel like a sudden downshift from the fun of vacation. Stretch out these last days of...

  • Posted August 1, 2016
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  August Gardening Checklist

  12 gardening checklist items not to forget for August gardening. Begin stocking up gardening supplies before they are removed for the season from retailers’ shelves. Preen Garden Weed Preventer, pots, potting mixes and fertilizers and other products...

  • Posted August 1, 2016
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  Get unhinged: 3 ways to create visually striking doors in your home

  (BPT) – Think of a door opening and closing. Chances are you pictured it swinging on hinges, since that’s how most doors operate. But, more homeowners are choosing other door hanging hardware for a unique look with...

  • Posted July 31, 2016
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  How to Choose an Efficient and Safe Gas Fireplace

  In this hour, The Carey Brothers discuss how to choose an efficient and safe gas fireplace.

  • Posted July 30, 2016
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