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  Making the Cut

  The “Lady in Red” betrayed John Dillinger outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago. She marked...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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  Pipe Burst Prevention Suggestions

  You never know when there will be a freeze. Here’s how to reduce the...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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  Ridding the Rotted Wood Around Your Windows

  In the remodeling industry, window replacement is big, big business. Damaged or rotted wood sills and...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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  This Side Up: Installing Insulation Correctly

  Picking the right face is essential with fiberglass insulation that has a vapor barrier...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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  Hoses, Hoses, Hoses Galore

  There’s a lot more to garden hoses than meets the eye. There are choices...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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  Mirror Mirror on the Wall

  Since ancient times, the mystique of mirrors has inspired superstition. The Chinese hung them...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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  Drinking Water When It Matters Most

  Natural disasters come without warning, and survival depends on thinking ahead and knowing what to do...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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  Chimney Safety-Firewood Knows

  Dick Van Dyke, who played a chimney sweep in “Mary Poppins,” and who made...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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  Mega-Grill: Replacer of Outdated Grills

  Planning a big cookout for the fourth? Or are you cooking in because your guest...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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  Cleaning up Water Damage

  The U.S. Weather Bureau opened its doors on this day in 1870. Ironically, the...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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