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  • Checking Your Electrical Connections

    For electric wires to work safe and right, always connect them snug and tight! Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706. He is credited with discovering electricity by flying his kite in a thunder storm. Today many homeowners...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Certified Wood Update

    Today, the rush for “good” wood is on Some years ago, we told you about certified wood with the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label. The label indicated lumber was from “managed” forests where trees are replenished and...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Call Before You Dig

    There are thousands of feet of pipes, cables and power lines buried only a few feet under your yard In 1870, New York’s subway system opened after workers had dug through miles of pipes, lines and cables...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Building/Remodeling? Plan Ahead

    How last-minute installation sets the stage for life-style frustration Building? Remodeling? Don’t forget the small stuff. Ignoring finishing touches can make things inconvenient down the road. In the midst of construction, it’s often hard to stop and...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Building Permits-Why Bother?

    Check with your local municipal permits and inspections department to find out what code is now being used in your area The Beatles made their last public appearance in 1969 after nearly a decade and hundreds of...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Building Permits and Licenses

    Avoid building a camel when you want a horse Many feel that applying for a building permit is like sending an engraved invitation to the tax assessor. Not a good idea. But we have strong feelings in...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Building Codes

    What you should know about a perceived ‘nuisance’ Building codes; are they a nuisance, or do they keep you safe? While it’s debatable with things like a glass of water (half full or half empty?), there’s no...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Building Your Own Home?

    How owner/builder construction saves wallet and budget destruction! With the cost of new homes skyrocketing, many are choosing to build new homes themselves. Today you’ll learn how owner-builder construction can save wallet and budget destruction! If you...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Budget Bathroom Additions

    How to plan a bathroom addition without total budget demolition! Adding a bathroom improves both function and value, but are there ways to save on doing so? You bet! Today you’ll learn how to plan a bathroom...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Brick Weather-Beaters

    In Florida’s hurricanes brick passed Mother Nature’s toughest test Jacksonville, Fl.,  the home of devastating hurricanes, did $42 billion worth of damage — the costliest hurricane season on record. Which building materials stood up best? What type...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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