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• Deck Safety Check

  Recent accidents in the news, where decks have collapsed, underscore the need for proper construction and periodic deck safety checks.

  • Posted July 28, 2015
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• Best & Worst Cities for First Time Home Buyers

  With July being one of the top months for home sales and a third of all home buyers also being first-timers, the leading personal finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2015’s best and worst cities...

  • Posted July 28, 2015
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  Keeping Your Home Safe From Burglary

  When we were kids the milkman delivered milk (in glass bottles) to our front door. A produce truck stopped in front of our house twice a week loaded with farm-fresh fruit and vegetables. And, we never locked...

  • Posted July 27, 2015
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  10 Painting Tips That Will Save You

  Painting is one of those tasks that you either really enjoy or just simply can’t stand. For most people there seems to be no in between. In either case, it is something that each of us is...

  • Posted July 27, 2015
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  Replace A Toilet Seat

  Our dad called it the “turlet”. When we were really small our mom called it the “toy toy”. As we got older she referred to it as the “potty”. When we were in the military we were...

  • Posted July 26, 2015
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  Tips For Your Home Before You Go On Vacation!

  A vacation away from home is an event that almost everyone looks forward to. A week in the mountains or some island paradise can provide a great change of pace and is often just what is needed...

  • Posted July 26, 2015
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  Handling Leaky Faucets

  We are the first to admit that a leaky faucet in the middle of the night is on a par with Chinese water torture. Yikes! Not to mention the fact that it can waste one of our...

  • Posted July 25, 2015
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  Freshen Your Deck With These Simple Tips

  According to reports by most major home improvement magazines, a deck is one of the ten best ways to improve the value of one’s home. And, the value continues to appreciate provided the deck is well maintained. ...

  • Posted July 25, 2015
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  Getting The Right Kind Of Sandpaper

  Sandpaper is probably one of the most important tools you can have in your workshop. It can be used to refinish furniture, brighten old brass, smooth your project made of wood, remove rust, and more. We typed...

  • Posted July 25, 2015
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  Show Notes: Cool Spots and Hot looking Decks

  Shade, visual cool spots and decks are  important elements for your landscaping. Is your deck safe? Is it in need of some shaping up? James and Morris have help for you with answers to deck finishing questions and making...

  • Posted July 25, 2015
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