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  Efflorescence

  “Dragnet” premiered on TV in 1951. It was raining and we were working the “Masonry Stain” detail. We’re on our way to Azusa on a 911 call, possible efflorescence. Not a pretty picture. I’m Detective Joe Friday....

  • Posted February 14, 2014
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  Time to Brush-Up on Gutters

  Winter is here, and with it comes wetter weather from border-to-border and coast-to-coast in the form of snow and ice up North and in the Midwest and torrential rains for the Sunbelt states. In either case, an...

  • Posted February 12, 2014
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  Neglecting Gutters and Downspouts Could Cause Heavy Damage

  It will never cease to amaze us how difficult it has been to get the word out about how important it is to keep water away from a home’s foundation. Take gutters and downspouts for example: There’s...

  • Posted February 12, 2014
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  Gutters, Downspouts, Drainage … and More

  Gene Kelly would probably not be remembered as well for his part in “Singing in the Rain” if the movie set had been equipped with rain gutters. When it comes to the place you live, the last...

  • Posted February 12, 2014
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  Gutter Repairs

  For us, viewing the outdoors at this time of year is a distinct pleasure. Lawns are at their greenest, shrubs are brilliant red and bright white, and the fruit trees are soft purple, white and light pink....

  • Posted February 12, 2014
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  Caring For Your Fireplace

  The preservation of our environment is a major concern of many Americans. For years, environmentalists have been fighting for cleaner air and water by limiting pollution produced by big business and the automobile. Ironically, one of our...

  • Posted February 12, 2014
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  All About Firewood

  Natural gas, electricity and oil are the most common fuel sources for modern home heating systems. However, before these resources were available, the fireplace or wood stove was the sole source of heat in a home. Although...

  • Posted February 12, 2014
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  A Fireplace Without a Vent?

  Have you ever dreamed of installing a fireplace in a certain space in your home only to find it impossible due to restricted access for the chimney? Installing a fireplace isn’t a particularly complex challenge if you...

  • Posted February 12, 2014
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  Surviving Reconstruction, 4 Tips to Take After A Major Disaster Strikes

  A few months ago fire raged in the mountains near San Diego, and, in its wake, thousands of houses were lost. Good people perished, and others had to do without the warmth and comfort of the place...

  • Posted February 12, 2014
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  Scams-A-Plenty, More than 19 Dos and Don’ts

  We know of situation after situation where these kinds of scams have caused financial ruin to unsuspecting consumers. In a nutshell – do business with a local contractor whose work performance and reputation can be verified. “Special...

  • Posted February 12, 2014
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