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  Types of Hardwood Flooring

  Hardwood floors have for centuries been regarded as a handsome and premium floor finish. Hardwood floor became a standard in pre World War II homes and didn’t begin to loose its vast popularity until the advent of...

  • Posted October 8, 2015
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  What You Need To Know About Gutter Protectors

  It is called “Fall” because of what happens to the leaves when cold weather arrives. The yellow, gold, orange and crimson colored leaves of a Vermont Fall are renowned as one of the most beautiful sights in...

  • Posted October 8, 2015
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  Troubleshooting Toilet Problems

  The first part of today’s lesson is to become familiar with the construction of a toilet. A toilet consists of a tank, a bowl (with some models these are one piece) and a ball-cock and flush valve...

  • Posted October 8, 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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  Soundproofing Walls and Floors

  And the almighty developers said there would be condos, and apartments and duplexes of every kind providing badly needed homes for the masses. But the developers were remiss in their prophecy for they forgot to require the...

  • 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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  Wiring A Light Switch

  Thomas Alva Edison patented the electric light bulb in 1879. To say that this innovation had a profoundly positive affect on society would be a gross understatement. Although electric lighting is standard equipment for most Americans, there...

  • Posted October 5, 2015
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  Winning Floor Plans

  Pouring through pages and pages of home plans can be an awesome task, especially when you’re not exactly sure about what you’re looking for. Let’s back up a moment. It would be safe to say that most...

  • 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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  4 Safety Rules When Using A Ladder

  Here are some statistics that may cause you to be more careful when using a ladder. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons published some statistics that illustrate the dangers of ladder accidents. • In the U.S. more than...

  • Posted October 4, 2015
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