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  Scary Good And Simple Halloween Safety Tips

  For a frightfully safe Halloween here are some simple safety tips: Parents remind your little ghosts and goblins to walk between homes – no running! Nothing is worse than a skinned knee or worse to ruin the...

  • Posted October 29, 2014
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  An Easy-To-Build Workshop

  Construction in our family goes back several generations. In fact, our great grandfather was actually – believe it or not – a master plumber.  To top that off, our grandfather and his brother built fishing boats. Later,...

  • Posted October 29, 2014
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  Fireplace Hazards

  It’s the time of year when a fireplace or woodstove take on a special kind of importance. Hazards lurk in the hearths and flues of all burning devices — and special care should be taken before attempting...

  • Posted October 28, 2014
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  Newsletter: October 25, 2014

    Holidays Are Coming – Get those Floors in Shape Preparing your indoor living space for guests for the coming holidays means floor, carpets and area rugs need some love and care. 5 Tips to Keep Those...

  • Posted October 25, 2014
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  Show Notes: Getting your Furnace Ready for Winter, Radon and more

  Don’t get caught without heat on the first chilly day of the season! This week we are talking home heating and furnace maintenance. Our thanks to our  guest  Mr. Ray Dias, Vice President of Service Champions.  http://www.servicechampions.net 925-444-4444...

  • Posted October 24, 2014
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• 8 Great Kitchen Cabinet Color Palettes

  If you like the layout of your existing kitchen and your cabinets are in good shape, painting them can be a smart way to go. Another budget-friendly route is to purchase and install new cabinet boxes (or...

  • Posted October 22, 2014
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  How to Clean an Area Rug

  Area rug care is different for rug size, construction, and yarn material. Be sure to read the carpet care instructions if they are attached to the rug for the best cleaning results. Large rugs should be vacuumed regularly...

  • Posted October 22, 2014
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  5 Tips to Keep Those Carpets Clean

  Here are the basics for clean carpet care: Every good housekeeper knows carpets need to be vacuumed once a week and more often in areas of heavy traffic. Clean carpets will last longer. Don’t forget the edges...

  • Posted October 22, 2014
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  Hardwood Floor Care 101 and 5 Things You Should Never Use

  To keep you floors looking great set up a regular cleaning routine: Sweep up dirt daily, and wipe up spills immediately. Sweeping or dust mopping your floors regularly will keep dirt from building up and causing scratches....

  • Posted October 22, 2014
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  Granite Gold Pin to Win Fall Sweepstakes

  Granite Gold is running the Granite Gold Pin to Win Fall Sweepstakes. How to enter? Step 1: Follow Granite Gold on Pinterest Step 2: Create a board titled “Granite Gold Pin to Win Fall Sweepstakes” Step 3:...

  • Posted October 22, 2014
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