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  • Bugproof Relaxation

    In 1910, W.M. Frost patented the first electric bug zapper. To this day they’re seen on many patios and decks where they still do a good job — but only at night and in a limited area....

    • Posted March 24, 2014
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  • Holiday Hazards for Pets

    Ready for a big holiday, with lots of fun? Your home is all set and everything’s done? Today, you’ll learn how to also protect those we often forget, Fido and Fluffy — our loyal pets. Holiday meals...

    • Posted March 24, 2014
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  • Automatic Faucet (In 5 Minutes)

    Today, the famed running of the bulls begins in Pamplona, Spain. However, at your house, it’s probably just another day with the running of the faucet for washing hands, rinsing vegetables, scrubbing pots, and doing dishes. That...

    • Posted March 24, 2014
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  • Finding a Roof Leak

    Leaks and squeaks have been known to be nightmares in the construction industry. Why? Because they can be so costly and time-consuming to repair. However, a painful amount of patience is all it usually takes to discover...

    • Posted March 24, 2014
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  • Battery Update

    Book matches were patented in 1892. Ever since, matches have been handy items to have around when nasty weather causes a blackout. But a sufficient supply of batteries is even better when you’re left without power and...

    • Posted March 24, 2014
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  • Show Notes: Is Your Roof Ready For Spring? (3/22/14)

    Is Your Roof Ready For Spring? Spring is here and it can bring some harsh weather to your area, such as heavy rain and high winds, which can take, it’s toll on an old, worn down roof.  Here are...

    • Posted March 22, 2014
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  • Give Your Home Breathing Room with an Exhaust Fan

    Got Sweaty windows? Moldy walls? Unpleasant musty odor? Give your house some breathing room by properly exhausting it to the exterior by means of an automatic exhaust fan. Plastic or metal pipe should attach to the exhaust...

    • Posted March 18, 2014
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  • Dark Shadows: Part 1

    Today in part I of our daytime series “Dark Shadows,” we ask the question: “On the walls, looking like blue-green velvet, was it mold or something far more sinister?” Dark shadows show up around the house in...

    • Posted March 18, 2014
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  • Preparing for Old Man Winter

    Winter can be tough on you when it rolls around. Today, you’ll learn a few things you can do to prepare for Old Man Winter. If you haven’t done so already, adding insulation is a good place...

    • Posted March 18, 2014
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  • Glass Blocks: Look Through Them, Not Over Them

    Planning a remodeling project? Don’t overlook glass block windows. There are many styles and options from which to choose. There are attractive colors and patterns in plastic and glass — in individual blocks, kits and ready-to- install units for use...

    • Posted March 18, 2014
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