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  Dimmers “In The Mood”

  Bandleader Glenn Miller was born in 1904. Among his big hits was “In The...

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  Dead Outlet Fix

  For some, it’s time to tackle the “honey-do” list and to start knocking off...

  • Posted June 9, 2014
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  Flush Your Water Heater

  If your water heater sounds a bit like the snap, crackle and pop of...

  • Posted June 9, 2014
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  Reduce Energy Costs

  In 1965 a failure in New York knocked out electrical power for most of...

  • Posted June 9, 2014
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  Fireplace Heat Will Never Again Be Problematic

  Did you know that once the fire has started in the fireplace, the damper...

  • Posted June 9, 2014
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  Ladder Socks

  “The Jeffersons” premiered in 1975. In the first episode, George and Weezy moved into...

  • Posted June 9, 2014
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  Reduce the Cost of Water Heating

  With cold winter months ahead, the cost of heating water will rise significantly. You...

  • Posted May 24, 2014
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  Reuse What You Would Normally be Recycling

  In 1825 Ezra Daggett and Tom Kensett got a patent for storing food in...

  • Posted May 24, 2014
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  Wall Fasteners

  Whether you’re hanging a picture or a heavy mirror, you need  good wall fasteners...

  • Posted May 24, 2014
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  Clean Ashes With ease

  In 1981 TV’s “Gimme A Break” made its debut, depicting family struggles and daily...

  • Posted May 24, 2014
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