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  The 6 P’s Of Bathroom Remodeling

  Real estate and remodeling industry professionals cite a bathroom remodel as one of the top five improvement projects that offers the best return on investment. In fact, in its annual “Cost vs. Value Report,” Remodeling Magazine, (an...

  • Posted July 8, 2015
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  Everything Cool About Air Conditioners

  Depending on what part of the country you live in and the climate there, an air conditioner may be a necessity to help you get through the warmer months of the year. What is an air conditioner?...

  • Posted July 7, 2015
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  Landscaping: Planting A Tree

  In his famous poem, “Trees,” poet Joyce Kilmer wrote; “I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree.” We couldn’t agree more. However, a tree isn’t simply an object of beauty — it...

  • Posted July 7, 2015
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  Tools: Recharging Batteries for Cordless Tools

  Our dad loved to work with his hands. He especially loved woodworking projects. Dad’s favorite place was his workshop. We knew it simply and affectionately as “the shop.” Dad’s shop was chock full of really neat things....

  • Posted July 7, 2015
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  Maintaining Your Water Heater

  Hot running water. It’s a luxury that, as Americans, we have grown to enjoy and expect. Unfortunately, we frequently take it for granted – until, of course, the tap ceases to deliver any. If your tired of...

  • Posted July 6, 2015
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  Home Inspections: Inspecting For Safety

  It was Saturday morning. We were on the air. A caller wanted to know what the gizmo was that sat on the top of his water heater. He said a copper pipe went from the gizmo to...

  • Posted July 1, 2015
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  Spa vs Hot Tub: What’s The Difference?

  Q. We want to put in a spa or a hot tub. I thought that they were one in the same until we began to shop. What’s the difference? A. Hot tubs are wooden barrels and spas...

  • Posted July 1, 2015
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  Clothes Moths – We Hate ‘Em!

  We absolutely hate clothes moths. No matter what we do to try to prevent them they always seem to be one or two that get through our barricades of protection. In case you weren’t aware of it...

  • Posted July 1, 2015
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  Diamond in the Desert: A Remodeler’s Remodel

  We’ve had a fascination with building and fixing things since we were kids. Our great grandfather was a plumbing contractor, our grandfather was a general contractor and our dad was just plain handy. So, it’s no surprise...

  • Posted June 30, 2015
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  Household: Home Inventory

  Our least favorite type of business in the world is the insurance company. The salesperson and the claims adjuster always seem like they work for two completely different organizations. The salesperson works for a company that is...

  • Posted June 30, 2015
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