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  Secrets to Savings: Sprinkler Systems

  Watering a few flowerpots only takes a moment or two. Watering a garden takes longer. And when it comes to an entire landscape – if you intend on hand-watering – plan on spending at least an hour...

  • Posted July 19, 2015
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  Everything About Electrical Tools

  One of us is a pretty accomplished electrician having done everything from installing an electrical outlet to changing the main electrical service to a home. On the other hand, the other of us is far handier with...

  • Posted July 18, 2015
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  Show Notes: Keep Cool and Home Safes

  Finding a cool spot on a hot day is always a challenge. James and Morris have great ideas for  creating your own outdoor oasis. Shopping for a home safe? Do you know how many models are available? Jesse Bugarin...

  • Posted July 18, 2015
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  How To Build A Closet

  Well, we know that the caveman didn’t need much storage space — historians say he wore his loin cloth until it needed replacement. And once replaced, what was left of the old outfit was used as kindling....

  • Posted July 18, 2015
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  Caulking: Where & How To Apply It

  A maintenance project that should be performed each summer or two, and that is guaranteed to prevent a home-sized heart-ache this winter, is exterior caulking. Caulking is a sealant that is applied at joints and connections all...

  • Posted July 17, 2015
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  Check A Leaky Water Heater

  The average water heater will last about twelve years according to industry statistics. Sadly, far too many water heaters fail long before the twelve-year mark. What’s more, with a bit of periodic maintenance, a water heater should last well into...

  • Posted July 17, 2015
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  The Secret To Sprucing Up A Sink

  Having remodeled literally hundreds of bathrooms, we can tell you with great certainty that subtle changes can go a long way in improving the appearance and comfort of this very necessary and widely used room in the...

  • Posted July 16, 2015
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• Handy Tips For Any Handy Man

  This week we endeavor to share with you various handy tips that are both clever and useful. Deck Safety Check Recent accidents in the news, where decks collapsed, underscore the need for proper construction and periodic deck...

  • Posted July 16, 2015
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  Screwdriver Tips — Literally!

  It will never cease to amaze us how the simplest of functions can be so completely misunderstood. Take turning a screw for example. What we always hear is that we should use the right size tool for...

  • Posted July 15, 2015
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  Bright Kitchens (Read: Neon) We Love

  By Hannah West, Special for On The House From just a splash of bright color to your entire cabinetry, neon shades can bring a unique vibrancy to one of the most lively rooms in your house. They...

  • Posted July 15, 2015
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