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  • What You Need to Know About New Composite Fencing

    “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors.” Great Fences Make Things Even Better! Over the last few years, composite building materials such as roofing, siding, and decking have quickly and steadily evolved as a popular alternative for those seeking...

    • Posted August 4, 2015
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    Ruff Ruff: Building a Doghouse

    Every year, when the star Sirius (called the Dog Star) appears in the night sky, it signals the official start of the “dog days of summer.” Forty of the hottest, stickiest days of the year – from...

    • Posted August 3, 2015
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    Changing The Galvanized Water Pipe To Copper

    Q. I am getting ready to do a bathroom remodel and will be doing much of the work myself. I will be changing the galvanized water pipe to copper. Do you have any tips that you can...

    • Posted August 2, 2015
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    Drain In My Lavatory Running Slow

    Question: The drain in my lavatory was running slow, so I used Drano to clear it up. It worked okay for a couple of days, but then started to get slow again. Is there a home remedy...

    • Posted August 1, 2015
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    All About Moving

    You may have heard the adage, “Don’t move – improve!” A more complete version of the saying might read, “If you have a choice — don’t move – improve instead. Both moving and improving are stressful, but...

    • Posted July 30, 2015
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  • A Few Of Our Favorite Cleaning Tips

    It may sound trite, but “cleanliness IS next to Godliness.” Cleaning is without a doubt the single least expensive home improvement category AND it is one part of home maintenance that you definitely can do yourself. Here...

    • Posted July 29, 2015
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    Being Cool This Summer

    If you like jazz some would say you were “cool man cool”. If you are a slick dresser others might say you were “totally cool”. However, if your air conditioner isn’t working you will be sweating for...

    • Posted July 28, 2015
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    Keeping Your Home Safe From Burglary

    When we were kids the milkman delivered milk (in glass bottles) to our front door. A produce truck stopped in front of our house twice a week loaded with farm-fresh fruit and vegetables. And, we never locked...

    • Posted July 27, 2015
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    Freshen Your Deck With These Simple Tips

    According to reports by most major home improvement magazines, a deck is one of the ten best ways to improve the value of one’s home. And, the value continues to appreciate provided the deck is well maintained. ...

    • Posted July 25, 2015
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  • What You Need To Know About Ceramic Tile

    Ceramic tile still ranks high as one of the most attractive and versatile finishes for countertops throughout the home. Among the advantages of tile are its ability to withstand damage from heat and its abrasion resistance. Tile...

    • Posted July 23, 2015
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