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  • High Humidity Can Make You and Your Home Sick

    A common summer complaint is: It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. Too much moisture in the hot summer air can literally turn your home in into a steam bath.  Though weather conditions have the greatest effect...

    • Posted August 31, 2015
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  • Electrical & Lighting: Installing A Ceiling Fan

    We believe that a ceiling fan is a must for any home, anywhere. Why all of the enthusiasm for such a simple contraption? Comfort, energy savings and lower utility bills are a few reasons. Moreover, a ceiling...

    • Posted August 31, 2015
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    Easy Ways To Save Energy

    When it comes to energy efficiency, everyone knows that turning down the thermostat will save energy and therefore money. But were you ever told exactly what the adjustment of a thermostat could mean in actual dollars and cents savings?...

    • Posted August 30, 2015
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  • Choosing A Patio Door

    Natural light is one of the most important features of any home. A brightly lit home is more cheerful and can be substantially safer than one that is poorly lit. One of the best means of improving...

    • Posted August 30, 2015
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  • On Patching Wallpaper

    The reason we originally got involved in the media was because we had enjoyed good fortune as home improvement contractors and wanted to put something “back on the shelf”. This all happened about 15 years ago when...

    • Posted August 30, 2015
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  • All About Knob Repair Kits

    Let’s see – First, he yelled at her — and then she yelled back. Next, a door slammed. What resulted was a hole in the wall. It was slightly larger than the protruding door knob that made...

    • Posted August 30, 2015
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  • All About Exterior Paint Problems

    A coat of paint on the exterior of a home can do wonders to improve its appearance and hence its value. Albeit, appearance is important to the value of a home, enough can’t be said for the...

    • Posted August 30, 2015
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  • Adhesives: All About Glue

    What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when glue is mentioned? Elmer’s glue, carpenter’s glue, you used too much glue once and it made a mess of everything, how about just white glue, a friend...

    • Posted August 30, 2015
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    Weathering the storm: 9 Necessary Tips for Using a Chainsaw to Clear Debris

    It’s storm season, and as soon as a tornado or hurricane strikes, clean-up begins. Often, storm clean-up requires participation from volunteers who supplement the work of experts in removing miles of debris. Many are weekend warriors who...

    • Posted August 30, 2015
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  • Painting: House Painting Basics

    Mom and dad had decided to paint the upstairs bathroom. Mom, a fair woman, always made sure that the work was equally divided between her and our father. Mom was the artist of the family so she...

    • Posted August 30, 2015
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