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  • Avoid A Fireplace Smoke Screen

    The military smoke screen was first used in 1923 in a test off Cape Hatteras. It was undertaken to conceal ship and troop movements from enemy eyes. For land and sea battles, it works well. But in...

    • Posted May 2, 2014
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  • Dont Pay to Have Your Furniture Moved

    For the most part stretching a carpet is very easy – if you are a carpet layer. When hiring a carpet contractor keep in mind that the cost of removing and replacing furniture can be several times...

    • Posted May 2, 2014
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  • Petroleum Jelly
    Surefire uses for petroleum jelly

    Back in the Old West petroleum jelly made it’s debut under the trade name “Vaseline” in 1878. It has remained unchanged (for more than 125 years) because it’s one of them all-purpose, handy-dandy products that cowboys (and...

    • Posted May 2, 2014
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  • Air-Conditioning System Troubleshooting Checklist

    Is it hot where you live and is your air-conditioning system not working? You may contact an HVAC services company so you don’t get stuck in the hot Arizona heat this summer. Here are a few things to...

    • Posted April 30, 2014
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  • care of the american flag
    Flag Manners for Star Spangled Banners

    Ever since Betsy Ross made the first flag in 1776, “Old Glory” has flown from rooftops and flagpoles, from border to border and coast to coast. Considering all that has happened, and with more flags being displayed...

    • Posted April 30, 2014
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  • Roof Venting Benefits You Year Round

    While the value of venting roofs is widely debated, there are benefits for unfinished attics all year long. Today you’ll learn the dos and don’ts of venting roofs and how to prevent some common goofs. In summer,...

    • Posted April 30, 2014
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  • Insulating Without a Single Itch

    When you mention working with insulation, some folks automatically start scratching. There are many types and forms of residential insulation for ceilings and walls that do boost R-values without an itch. Then there’s fiberglass, a great product...

    • Posted April 29, 2014
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  • Weather-Stripping Stops Cold and Sound

    In 1948 Chuck Yeager flew faster than the speed of sound. Think that sounds like a good way to avoid noise that’s seeping in and keeping you awake. You don’t have to go to such lengths, however....

    • Posted April 29, 2014
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  • Removing Old or Damaged Window Films

    During the 1980s, window films were superstars, applied to room-side glass surfaces to block ultraviolet rays, to prevent fading and heat gain and to make big-window areas more energy-efficient. But over the years, some window films discolored,...

    • Posted April 29, 2014
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  • Keeping Clear of Those Pesky Deer

    This time of year brings reindeer to mind. Unfortunately, some of our yards are at risk to other deer that eat favorite plants and destroy gardens. Nationwide, the deer population is at an all-time high, and these...

    • Posted April 29, 2014
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