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    Dealing With Sweaty Windows

    Question I have casement windows that used to have blinds between the two panes of glass. The previous owner removed the blinds. The windows sweat terribly – must I replace the windows or is there some type...

    • Posted April 26, 2014
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  • On our next show: Great gifts for Mother’s Day

    Mother’s Day is coming up. Have you found the perfect gift for your special lady? Diamonds, flowers and candy are nice, but forget all of those. Today’s  ladies are very  handy and they want tools.  Join Morris...

    • Posted April 26, 2014
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    Show Notes: How long should things last? (4/26/14)

    LIFE EXPECTANCY OF HOME COMPONENTS Investing in your home is an ongoing cost for all homeowners. We recently visited with a gentleman that had deferred maintenance of his home for 30 years. He had more then gotten...

    • Posted April 26, 2014
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    Key Operated Chuck? No Problem

    If you’ve had an electric drill for a long time, you know that it can be one of the most handy trinkets in your tool box. That’s the good news. If you’ve had an electric drill for...

    • Posted April 25, 2014
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  • Drilling Through Without the Slip and Slide

    Planning to drill holes in ceramic tile to install a towel bar, shelf or paper holder? If so, you need to know how to drill straight and true, so you won’t be slip-sliding away. To do it right you...

    • Posted April 25, 2014
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    Garage Plus Living Room

    Organizationally challenged? Then today’s your lucky day. It’s National No-Excuses-Just-Do-It Day. Is your garage an unsightly mess with no room for your car? Quit procrastinating; turn it into a plus — another room that’s both beautiful and...

    • Posted April 25, 2014
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  • Roofers, Carbon Monoxide, and You

    Have you had a new roof put on your home or are you getting one soon? Roofers can create a little-known, but potentially deadly, risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or fire if furnace exhaust vents are not checked immediately after the work is...

    • Posted April 25, 2014
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  • Clearing Clogs Before They Occur

    Pull out the plunger, pump out the obstruction and clean up the mess. And that’s if the plunger works. Why even consider letting things go that far? Drain clogs don’t happen in a day. They result from...

    • Posted April 25, 2014
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  • Force Fleas to Flee

    If you’ve got pets that play outdoors, fleas can be a problem. When these little pests come calling, the best way to combat them is to attack on three fronts at once. These three steps will keep...

    • Posted April 25, 2014
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  • Pet Safety to Prevent Poisoning

    It’s the last big weekend of summer? is safety part of your plans? Besides safe highway travel, and being sure foods properly cooked, there’s one more that’s often over-looked! Don’t forget pet safety, too! Veterinarians say pets...

    • Posted April 25, 2014
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