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  • Better, Brighter LED Bulbs

    If you haven’t seen ’em yet, get ready for LED bulbs! They’re a better, brighter illuminating idea! Today you’ll learn how exciting new technology is lighting up the things we see. New miniature LED bulbs are brilliant...

    • Posted May 4, 2014
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  • finger, saver, nail, hammer
    Hit the Nail on the Head With Ease

    If you’ve ever used a hammer, you are likely to be familiar with the “ouch!” utterance and the pain associated with whacking your thumb instead of the nail. This can occur with great frequency when one works...

    • Posted May 4, 2014
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  • Keep Your Identity Personal

    Doing something romantic for Valentine’s Day? Flowers, dinner or a cruise? Or maybe someone else is doing so in your name! Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes — doubling every year and now approaching 1...

    • Posted May 4, 2014
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  • The Importance of Chimney Safety

    Dick Van Dyke, who played a chimney sweep in “Mary Poppins,” and who made that profession better known, was born December 13, 1925. Whereas he clowned around about being a “sweep,” it’s serious business. Problems often stem...

    • Posted May 4, 2014
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  • water damage
    Water Damage Cleanup

    The U.S. Weather Bureau opened its doors in 1870. Ironically, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was cut short by rain. Guess they didn’t see it coming. Winter rains can be heavy and unpredictable, often causing leaky roofs and flash-flooding....

    • Posted May 4, 2014
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  • cooling a house
    If you can’t stand the heat: Get a new air conditioner

    During a recent heat wave, the central air conditioning system failed in our home. An investigation by a local heating and air conditioning contractor revealed that the compressor/condensing unit had met its demise and that the unit...

    • Posted May 4, 2014
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  • Alka-Seltzer can fix it

    Got a greasy pan, clogged drain, messy toilet and a bee just stung you? Try grabbing an Alka-Seltzer! In fact, grab a fistful of them! What’s going on here, you say? Help is close at hand. From...

    • Posted May 3, 2014
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  • The Carey Brothers on The Hallmark's Home & Family
    Popular Trends for Bathroom Remodeling

    The FBI introduced its “10 most-wanted list” in 1950 to assist in capturing dangerous criminals who were at large. The Carey Brothers have a “most-wanted list,” too. Its purpose is to publicize what Americans want in new...

    • Posted May 3, 2014
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  • Hiring a Home Inspector

    If you’re thinking of buying a home, do some investigating first. Don’t make a move without hiring a home inspector to check it from foundation to roof, inside and out. Hire a professional home inspector to look...

    • Posted May 3, 2014
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  • Resurfacing Your Countertop With Ease

    In kitchen remodeling, resurfacing has become a popular option as homeowners discover don’t replace; re-face! What started as cabinet refacing soon became new face panels for appliances as well. After that, add-on flooring came into vogue, with...

    • Posted May 3, 2014
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