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  Taking the “Scare” out of your Basement

  We grew up in a home built by our grandfather at the turn of the last century. It consisted of two stories with a partial basement. As is the case with most basements, our basement housed what...

  • Posted June 14, 2015
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  Air Quality in Your Home Can Be Up To 10 Times More Polluted Than Outdoor Air!

  According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the air quality in your home can be up to ten times more polluted than outdoor air. Ironically, this condition is due in part to the significant advancements that...

  • Posted June 14, 2015
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  11 Ways to Creating A Backyard Fantasy

  The backyard is a favorite spot for spring and summer entertaining for American families. When we were kids, our backyard consisted of an old rusty grill, a patio table and a few chairs. No matter that it...

  • Posted June 13, 2015
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  Toilet Talk and What’s in a Name

  The Loo, the Water Closet, the John. How many names are there for a toilet? Dozens and dozens. And that’s not even the most unusual aspect of the modern convenience that’s in every home and business in...

  • Posted June 13, 2015
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  Computer Assisted Design for Remodeling

  “Smile! You’re on Candid Camera…” One of the more interesting and important new developments for homeowners who are planning to remodel or renovate, is the recent emergence and increasing usage of in-home “computer assisted design” programs to...

  • Posted June 13, 2015
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  Show Notes: Cool Tools for Dad

  Shopping for a unique gift for your dad, husband or very special person? We have some smart and useful gift ideas for your consideration, along with how to keep safe while working in hot weather and much more....

  • Posted June 13, 2015
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  Give Your Tile Shower or Countertop Some Pizzazz

  A frequent question that we receive concerns what to do with an old tile shower or kitchen or bath countertop that has lost its sizzle and what can be done to give it some pizzazz. Most of...

  • Posted June 12, 2015
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  Clearing The Air: Everything About Bathroom Ventilation

  During a bath or shower, the humidity level in a bathroom can be like that in a tropical rain forest – uncomfortable, hot and damaging – a perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew and microorganisms that can...

  • Posted June 12, 2015
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  Top 10 Kitchen and Bath Design Trends

  The NKBA’s 2015 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends report shows a continued leaning toward modern styling. The demand for simple, streamlined looks offers an opportunity to minimize materials and push healthy finishes. On the other hand, the...

  • Posted June 12, 2015
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  Emergency Preparedness: Avoiding Disaster

  Among the saddest sights of any disaster is the suffering of those most vulnerable – the elderly, disabled, children and pets. Though hurricanes typically offer some warning, many disasters such as a fire or an earthquake can...

  • Posted June 11, 2015
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