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  Mildew Cleaning Formula

  Question I have heard you mention on your radio program a simple formula to get rid of mildew on painted or washable surfaces. I did not have a pencil and paper handy at the time and would...

  • Posted April 15, 2014
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  Cleaning Concrete: the Sol

  Did a long hard winter turn your driveway black? Those pesky rust spots just keep coming back? Today you’ll learn that choosing cleaners is just part of the answer. How you mix them provides the solution. Black...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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  Dark Shadows: Part 1

  Today in part I of our daytime series “Dark Shadows,” we ask the question: “On the walls, looking like blue-green velvet, was it mold or something far more sinister?” Dark shadows show up around the house in...

  • Posted March 18, 2014
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  Scrubbing Away your Pet’s Skunk Scent

  Gas masks were invented in 1849, and if your pet meets up with a skunk, you’d better get one. Either that, or read today’s tips which will allow you to make a skunk smell go away. Soak...

  • Posted March 5, 2014
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  Caring for Ceramic Tiles

  Questions We just moved into a new home that has Formica kitchen countertops. Our previous home had ceramic tile. Can you give me some tips on how to care for this surface? Ron Answers The surface you...

  • Posted March 4, 2014
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  Barbecue Ready or Not?

  A good cleaning is all most barbecue grills need. Getting rid of rust is important. Rust can be quickly whittled down to size using a wire brush and rust solvent. Use a can of spray paint to...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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  Cleaning Chalking from Exterior Siding

  The exterior siding on your home is so chalky your neighbors got together a collection and purchased a black board for you and your family. So you took the hint and decided to call for advice. To...

  • Posted February 16, 2014
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  April Showers, Brings Gutter Cleaning Time

  Butch Cassidy was born in 1866. In the movie about him and the Sundance Kid, the song about raindrops became famous. Today, that song is a good reminder for homeowners that April showers will bring headaches if...

  • Posted February 14, 2014
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  A Cure for the Common Cold MITE Be

  Sniffles and sneezes might be some of the symptoms associated with the common cold. “Mite” is the operative word here. That’s M-I-T-E, as in dust mites. Dust mites are microscopic organisms that feed on dead skin, animal...

  • Posted February 14, 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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