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  Floors are a “Snap”

  “Beat the Clock” made its television debut on this day in 1950. Host Bud Collyer entertained home viewers by having contestants do zany stunts for money under the pressure of a ticking clock. Today, if you want...

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  Dos and Don’ts of Hardwood Flooring

  Hardwood flooring can be glued, nailed or left floating. However, in some instances the method of adhesion is determined by the type of hardwood flooring being covered. For example: plank flooring should not be glued to concrete....

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  Door Casing Cut-Ups

  Planning to put in ceramic tile or a new wood floor? You might have to shorten the door casing so the new tile or flooring can slide in beneath it. What’s the easiest way to get this...

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  Save Money, Revitalize Your Wood Floors!

  Wood floors might need only polishing or, at most, sanding-down and sealing with a polyurethane or tung oil for a brand-new look. If your wood floors are in such poor condition that they can’t be revived by...

  • Posted May 9, 2014
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  Painting a Floor with Radiant Heat

  Question Can I paint a concrete floor that has copper heating pipes in it? If so, what kind of paint would have to be used? Betty Answer Yes! The fact that you have radiant heating in your...

  • Posted April 15, 2014
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  Carpet 1,2,3 Part 3

  If you’ve just installed new wall-to-wall carpet, and you’re wondering how to keep it looking its best, continue reading. Over time, frequent cleaning and proper care maintains beauty, and saves wear and tear. Vacuum carpets thoroughly at...

  • Posted March 24, 2014
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  Ceramic Tile Floor Coverings

  Ceramic tile is a gorgeous floor covering and, believe it or not, can be installed directly over a vinyl floor. It’s easy! First, use a belt sander to clean and score the vinyl. Next, apply two coats...

  • Posted March 2, 2014
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  Fixing Floors Following Flooding

  For years many parts of the country were plagued by drought. And many of those same areas are threatened with rain storms and flooding. Here are a couple of tips for those wet emergencies: If a roof leak...

  • Posted February 19, 2014
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  Add a floor recepticle

  American Bandstand debuted in 1957, getting hip teenagers out on the dance floor. Today, homes with larger rooms than ever are getting homeowners out on the floor too…where they’re putting couches, chairs and lamps in the middle...

  • Posted January 30, 2014
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