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  How saving energy Pays

  Daylight savings time began in 1918 to help save fuel and energy during World War I. Ever since, we’ve been a nation of savers, especially recently, due to soaring energy costs and increasing consumption. We all know...

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  Rustproof staples

  Got rusty staples staining your paint on wood window-screen frames, outdoor furniture or where you hang strings of holiday lights? If so, you need special rustproof staples. They’re good for places where you have a lot of...

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  Dont Split Your Wood

  It happens to everyone who has ever driven a nail into wood; you drive it too close to the end — and crack, the wood splits! Learn how to prevent splitting with just a little upside-down hitting....

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  Fee Fie Faux Fireplaces

  Nothing adds warmth and beauty like a crackling fire. But not every home can have a fireplace. Perhaps you live in a high-rise, or you rent, or you plan to move soon and a fireplace just isn’t...

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  Floors are a “Snap”

  “Beat the Clock” made its television debut on this day in 1950. Host Bud Collyer entertained home viewers by having contestants do zany stunts for money under the pressure of a ticking clock. Today, if you want...

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  Dos and Don’ts of Hardwood Flooring

  Hardwood flooring can be glued, nailed or left floating. However, in some instances the method of adhesion is determined by the type of hardwood flooring being covered. For example: plank flooring should not be glued to concrete....

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  Breaking out the Old Bicycle

  Warmer weather and longer days mean more outdoor activities. For many kids and grownups that means bicycling. After months of sitting in a cold and dusty garage, your 10-speed bicycle needs a little TLC before hitting highways...

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  Baking Soda Around Your Home

  Baking soda can be your No. 1 household defense because it’s got at least 50 different uses around the home. A box in the fridge captures nasty odors — in the freezer, too. A few sprinkles in...

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  Carbon Monoxide Is No Joke

  Comedian George Burns was born on January 20, 1896. He and his wife Gracie Allen made us laugh, but one thing they took seriously (as all of us should) was the ever-present danger of carbon monoxide. Why?...

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  Bathroom Design Tips

  While bathroom design is mostly a matter of taste, there are some basic rules to keep in mind. Don’t overwhelm your space by cramming too much into a small bathroom (like a big lavish whirlpool tub in...

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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