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  Kitchen Waste Not, Kitchen Want Not

  The economy appears much stronger now than it was last year. It looks like we can expect job growth and possibly even a raise or two over the next several years. Unfortunately, as with all recoveries, we...

  • Posted February 12, 2014
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  Show Notes: International Builders Show and Kitchen Bath Industry Show (2/8/14)

  The latest and greatest in building products and technology with emphasis on the kitchen and bath. We are back from the most exciting International Builders Show and Kitchen Bath Industry Show in many years.  With the upswing...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  Effective Ways to Combat Heat

  On hot days, does your house feel more like an oven than a home? Good news — a few simple upgrades will not only keep you from roasting, they won’t cook your pocket book either. One of...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  Annual Family Portrait

  Tomorrow’s the day for family and friends; a special day when lots of picture-taking begins. At the Carey household we learned a long time ago that using cameras with a self-timer fixture puts everyone in our family...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  American Pride, Done Right

  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 February 8, 2014
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  Add an Outdoor Outlet for lights

  A few new outlets could help with Christmas house lights. Here’s how: If you’re building a new home or adding a room to your present one, consider adding outdoor electrical outlets under the edge of your roof–...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  Add Air in Your Home

  The Flintstones debuted on TV on this day in 1960, with Fred and Wilma living in a cave in Bedrock. While a bit primitive in many ways, this cave had clever upgrades that made it okay and...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  Air-Conditioning Tune up Saves You Money

  At kid summer there is still plenty of summer heat ahead, it’s time for a mid-summer air-conditioner tune-up. There are two important things to do that’ll help keep your summer cool. The first is to change the...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  A New A/C can save you Money

  When the star Sirius appears in the night sky, it officially kicks off the “dog days of summer,” 40 of the hottest, stickiest days of the year (from July 3rd to August 15th). With energy costs very...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  1st of May-Basic home tool kit

  The First day of May is a big occasion in many countries. Since ancient times, people have held festivals with May poles, dancing and feasts. More recently, there have been big parades, honoring the “workers of the...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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