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  • Storage – A Many Splendored Thing

    9 ways to handle your storage problems For about $6,000 per year you can instantly solve all of your home storage problems by renting space at your local self storage facility. There are commercial storage facilities that can...

    • Posted February 5, 2016
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    Winter Weather and Pests

    Snow When the temperature drops and snow starts to accumulate, rodents including mice, rats and squirrels will be searching for warmth indoors. Rodents can squeeze through small cracks and crevices that might get overlooked, especially where pipes...

    • Posted February 5, 2016
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  • 5 Ideas to Make Your Garage Smarter

    Apps and technology that makes your garage and garage doors smarter Imagine you’re at work and your babysitter accidentally locks herself and your children out of the house.  Or a stranger somehow opens the garage door of...

    • Posted February 5, 2016
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  • On Doorbell Systems

    A  friend  promised to pay you back the $50 that you had  loaned  him  over three weeks ago. You were supposed to be paid yesterday. Instead, you found a message on your answering machine that went something...

    • Posted February 5, 2016
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  • The Blinding Facts – About Blinds

    Whether you own a home or live in an apartment you will eventually have to deal with window coverings. There are numerous options that look great. Curtains and drapes are fun, but an easy and functional alternative...

    • Posted February 3, 2016
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  • Showers: A Steamy Situation For Your Shower

    If you are anything like us, your first morning challenge – especially during cold winter months – is maintaining your body temperature once you’ve left the warmth and security of your favorite blanket or quilt. Accomplishing this...

    • Posted February 2, 2016
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  • Weatherstripping: Various Types of Weatherstripping

    Most home maintenance projects will save you money over time. But, only a few of them will produce an immediate and measurable return. Maintaining your home’s energy envelope is one such project. The floors, walls, ceilings, exterior...

    • Posted February 2, 2016
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  • Cleaning Doesn’t Have To Be A Chore

    Cleaning is our favorite subject. We love the fact that we can tout having more cleaning formulas and concoctions in our home maintenance bag of tricks than M&M’s has candies. But even more important than the formulas...

    • Posted February 1, 2016
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  • Helping to Keep the Peace with Drywall

    Privacy: It’s a condition that’s becoming rarer around many homes. Sometimes the disturbing noise comes from your teenager’s stereo in the next bedroom. Other times the noise comes from the teenager’s stereo in the bedroom in the...

    • Posted February 1, 2016
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  • SHOW NOTES: Winter Home Check-up & Trends 2016

    It’s time for a mid-winter check-up to get you safely through the rest of the cold wet weather. We have a great check list for you to follow to keep your home warm and dry. If you are...

    • Posted January 30, 2016
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