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  Get Rid Of Unwelcome Varmints

  When we were kids we would watch with amazement as hundreds of thousands of bats would exit from the attic of the abandoned canary across the street from our home. Once the brightness of day time had...

  • Posted August 4, 2015
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  How To Solder Wire

  Compared to a hammer or an electric screwdriver, there aren’t many occasions when you will need to use a soldering iron to make a repair. Having said that, we feel there is plenty of justification to include...

  • Posted August 4, 2015
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  Replacing A Medicine Cabinet

  A medicine cabinet can serve several purposes. It provides a location to store medicines in a central location out of the reach of little ones. When placed over a lavatory it can act as the primary mirror...

  • Posted August 4, 2015
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  Refinishing A Hardwood Floor

  First, we want to say that we both absolutely love hardwood flooring. Its rich look and low maintenance make it one of the most preferred of floor finishes. Having said that we also want to say that...

  • Posted August 4, 2015
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  What You Need to Know About New Composite Fencing

  “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors.” Great Fences Make Things Even Better! Over the last few years, composite building materials such as roofing, siding, and decking have quickly and steadily evolved as a popular alternative for those seeking...

  • Posted August 4, 2015
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  What You Need to Know About Textured Ceilings

  As kids growing up, the ceilings in our turn-of-the-century Mediterranean-style home were twelve feet high. They were constructed of finished-in-place plaster, coved at the perimeter, and adorned with ornate plaster moldings for architectural interest. A decorative picture...

  • Posted August 4, 2015
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  Installing A Basketball Hoop

  Between us we have eight children and eight grandchildren. Including our wives, that’s enough for four basketball teams – or one basketball team and an enormous cheering section. Young or old, boys or girls, basketball is an...

  • Posted August 3, 2015
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  The Key to Repairing a Sagging Shelf

  What could be worse than droopy drawers? Sagging shelves, of course! It’s true. Have a look in virtually any closet in your home and chances are that you’ll find it’s about ready to give way to mounds...

  • Posted August 3, 2015
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  Ruff Ruff: Building a Doghouse

  Every year, when the star Sirius (called the Dog Star) appears in the night sky, it signals the official start of the “dog days of summer.” Forty of the hottest, stickiest days of the year – from...

  • Posted August 3, 2015
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  Changing The Galvanized Water Pipe To Copper

  Q. I am getting ready to do a bathroom remodel and will be doing much of the work myself. I will be changing the galvanized water pipe to copper. Do you have any tips that you can...

  • Posted August 2, 2015
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