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  Energy Efficiency: Energy Saving Tips

  With the mercury dropping, it’s about time to get out those extra blankets, and maybe even that fluffy comforter, all in preparation for the cold months ahead. And, as usual, you can expect hefty heating bills too....

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  Show Notes: Goodbye Roaches

    The lazy days of summer are almost over. Get rid of roaches before fall. Did you know timing is everything? And that includes getting all your summer projects finished before Labor Day. James and Morris have...

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  Mildew In Bathrooms

  Q. I read with interest your article on bath fans and mildew in bathrooms. I agree all bathrooms should have fans for exhaust, whether they have windows or not. There is one thing I have discovered. In...

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  Install A Garbage Disposal

  To our forefathers who crossed the great plains the term “modern kitchen appliance” was more than likely understood to mean a large black kettle or some kind of hunting weapon. A rabbit trap or maybe a repeating...

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  Reinforcing Wood Picture Frame Joints

  Prints, photos and paintings can really add interest and style to a home. Often, picture frames are as decorative and interesting as the items they house. Unfortunately, over time and with lots of rough-housing by kids and...

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  All About Concrete Blocks

  One of our favorite children’s stories is The Three Little Pigs. In fact, we credit, to some degree, our early interest in construction to this book. After all, the story is about three pigs that delve into...

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  Quick Pipe Leak Fixes

  Being prepared to defend your home’s plumbing system against cold winter temperatures can prevent heart ache and save money – and it makes good sense too. You know, water- and sewer-line leaks occur year round – regardless...

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  Build Your Own Dry Well

  If you’re lucky enough to have an underground drainage system on your property then this article may not be terribly important to you. If someone went through all the trouble and cost to install drain lines around...

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  Where Flashing Fails

  Many people regard flashing as deviant behavior. We, on the other hand, view it as a necessary element of construction. However, whenever the two are confused, we can’t help but be reminded of one of the most...

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  Painting Tools For Your Next Project

  Although it was more than 30 years ago, we can easily visualize our folks, Morris, Sr. and Alvera, perched on ladders meticulously painting the ceilings in the living room and dining room of the old family home...

  • Posted August 21, 2015
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