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  1st day of summer-Wicker Furniture

  The first day of summer means spring cleaning ends and relaxation and casual entertaining begins. However, if you’ve got wicker furniture that’s seen better days, here’s one more spring thing to do. Rather than throwing it away,...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  “Fall back” to do list

  It’s that time of the year again – when we “fall back” and spend an hour resetting everything from alarm clocks to watches. And whenever you make time changes, you should also check batteries in flashlights, battery...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  Treat Auto Garage Door Transmitter Like a Key

  An automatic garage-door opener will enhance the comfort and safety of your home – especially on rainy nights. Contrary to legend, automatic openers can’t be activated by low-flying planes, microwave ovens or transistor radios. On the other...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  Carpet Stain Remover – 6 Easy Tips

  New carpet certainly can brighten a home. It looks warm and inviting for a week or two, then kids, company, dogs, TV dinners and things like red wine take their toll. Soon your new carpet looks like...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  Bubbles in Vinyl Floors – 3 Steps to Fix the Problem

  No matter how well a vinyl floor is installed, bubbles can appear days, weeks or even years after installation. This is because moist air rises from below and gets trapped under the surface, causing a bubble. Fortunately...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  Attic-Dek Floor System

  Dancer Ginger Rogers was born on this day, and for 70 films spanning six decades, we watched her ‘step’ with partner Fred Astaire. Today, if you have little-used unfinished attic space over your garage or inside living...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  Chimney Fires

  Dick Van Dyke, who played a chimney sweep in “Mary Poppins,” and who made this profession a household word, was born on December 13th 1925. While he clowned around about being a “sweep,” in reality it’s serious...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  Chestnuts Roasting

  A cozy fire can make for a warm and romantic evening. However, without proper annual maintenance a fireplace or wood stove can be the source of disaster. Play it safe. Have your chimney checked every year to...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  Burn Your Fireplace/Woodstove Cleanly and Efficiently

  Air pollution doesn’t come from just heavy industries and automobiles. It’s also produced from woodsmoke during the winter months. And the amount of these pollutants emitted into the night air is even greater if your wood is...

  • Posted February 8, 2014
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  Doubling – The Rule of 72

  TV’s Barnaby Jones debuted in 1973 where Buddy Ebson solved many big mysteries. But if you’re wondering how long it’ll take to double your money at various rates of interest, you don’t have to hire someone like...

  • Posted January 30, 2014
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