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  Preparing For A Household Disaster

  One of us has a son, Chris, who is a Boy Scout. Their motto is “be prepared.” Although they probably were not thinking of the subject of this column when they conceived of this credo, it is...

  • Posted August 12, 2015
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  8 Tips For Your Next Caulking Job

  Caulking is important stuff! Your building project can consist of the finest, best-assembled materials, but if a joint is not properly caulked it can spell disaster. Just wait till the first rain. But caulking isn’t all about...

  • Posted August 12, 2015
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  Remodeling: Cost vs. Value

  When we’re not writing these posts we are doing one of many tasks in what we affectionately refer to as the “information business” or “media”. Our nationally syndicated home improvement radio program, magazine column and television show give...

  • Posted August 11, 2015
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  Radon: Beware

  Like many Americans, we were saddened by the death of Dana Reeve, the caring and valiant widow of actor Christopher Reeve. She displayed tremendous strength and support for her husband after his life threatening injury and was...

  • Posted August 11, 2015
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  The Secret To Choosing Spectacular Flooring

  It is said that one “can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, nothing could be further from the truth than when it comes to flooring. It can make or break the interior appearance of a home...

  • Posted August 10, 2015
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• Help, My Front Door Is Stuck!

  Q. During much of this winter, my front door stuck badly after being fine for four years. And other doors in the house stick at different times throughout the year. What would be the cause? A. Your...

  • Posted August 9, 2015
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  Give Yourself A Lift, Storage Wise

  It’s that time of the year, when we annually resolve to: (A) lose something, (B) to quit doing something or conversely (C) to start doing something. Unfortunately, many (or most) of these resolutions will inevitably fall by...

  • Posted August 7, 2015
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  Kitchen Ceiling Is Cracking, What Do I Do?

  Q. I have a 38 year old home. My kitchen ceiling is cracking where it meets the walls. The ceiling is also cracking diagonally from the closet out to the middle of the room. I can’t understand...

  • Posted August 5, 2015
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  Get Rid Of Unwelcome Varmints

  When we were kids we would watch with amazement as hundreds of thousands of bats would exit from the attic of the abandoned canary across the street from our home. Once the brightness of day time had...

  • Posted August 4, 2015
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  Replacing A Medicine Cabinet

  A medicine cabinet can serve several purposes. It provides a location to store medicines in a central location out of the reach of little ones. When placed over a lavatory it can act as the primary mirror...

  • Posted August 4, 2015
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