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  Hardware Goes Green: Environmentally Friendly Products

  Every year we have the pleasure of attending the National Hardware Show. This year’s industry-only event consisted of 3,500 exhibitors who showcased the latest and greatest in hand tools, power tools, lawn and garden equipment – just...

  • Posted June 7, 2015
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  Easy DIY Bathroom Fixes For Your Home

  It’s no secret that a bathroom remodel is one of the top projects that will yield the best bang for your home improvement buck. Although the return on investment may be great, tight finances may postpone a...

  • Posted June 6, 2015
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  Getting What You Pay For

  How to not to get stuck with it – no matter what you paid for it Here’s an old saying that you’ll probably recognize: “You get what you pay for!” And then there’s a slightly more modern version that...

  • Posted June 6, 2015
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  Show Notes: Deck & Patio Summer Updates

     It’s time to get your deck or patio ready for summer living by giving it a safety check and improve the livability by adding lighting. Spruce it up with new bright cushions and color then enjoy ! Thank you to our...

  • Posted June 6, 2015
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  Potty Talk: Shopping for Toilets

  Since toilet shopping can be a daunting task, we are hopeful that the following information will make the job less challenging. It has been referred to as the john, the throne, the lieu, the water closet and...

  • Posted June 5, 2015
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  A Guide for Parents: Teen Bedroom Makeover

  In anticipation of her sixteenth birthday, our daughter Jamie decided that her bedroom needed a new look, so we decided to get her a new mattress from a store that’s ranked as a top mattress store. The...

  • Posted June 5, 2015
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  One Man’s Problem

  Recently we had the opportunity to attend a local Board of Supervisors meeting in our neck of the woods. This Board is the policy-making agency for the county in which we reside. It addresses complex issues with...

  • Posted June 5, 2015
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  Keeping Your Cool with Rising Utility Costs

  Tips to Keep In Mind With Hot Climate and Associated Rising Utility Costs According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), eleven percent of the average American utility bill goes toward home cooling. That number can be...

  • Posted June 4, 2015
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  4 Ways to be Safe When Doing Home Projects this Summer

  Take these precautions when working in a hot climate so you can be safe this summer. The summer solstice marks the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. It’s also a time when temperatures begin...

  • Posted June 4, 2015
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  Simple Household Tips for First Time Home Owners

  It’s that pomp and circumstance, tassel turning time of year that brings about both opportunity and challenge. For many, graduation signifies the beginning of still more education. For others it’s the chance to join the ranks of...

  • Posted June 3, 2015
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