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    How To Make Door Adjustments

    Did you ever wonder why sticking doors frequently seem to coincide with a season change? Think about it. As the earth that supports our homes begins to dry in spring it loses moisture content and begins to...

    • Posted July 21, 2015
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    Everything About Electrical Tools

    One of us is a pretty accomplished electrician having done everything from installing an electrical outlet to changing the main electrical service to a home. On the other hand, the other of us is far handier with...

    • Posted July 18, 2015
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  • The Secret To Sprucing Up A Sink

    Having remodeled literally hundreds of bathrooms, we can tell you with great certainty that subtle changes can go a long way in improving the appearance and comfort of this very necessary and widely used room in the...

    • Posted July 16, 2015
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  • Bathroom exhaust fan
    Why Installing An Exhaust Fan Is Necessary

    Sweaty windows, peeling wallpaper, mold covered walls and a musty odor are just a few of the symptoms of a poorly ventilated home. The cloths washer, cloths dryer, shower, wash basin, and stove are just a few...

    • Posted July 13, 2015
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  • attic ventilation
    Maintaining A Well Ventilated Attic

    How does the notion of lowering your utility bill, improving your home’s comfort, cutting down on moisture and mildew, preventing an ice dam and/or a roof leak and extending the life of your roof sound? Solving any...

    • Posted July 13, 2015
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  • electrical wires
    Electricity 101: Introduction To Electricity In Your Home

    Recently one of our daughters, Jamie, was in a state of panic when, with a head of wet hair, her electric blow dryer suddenly stopped working. With blow dryer in one hand, a damp towel in the...

    • Posted July 11, 2015
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  • Overhead Storage

    This last holiday season one of us finally bit the bullet and purchased an artificial Christmas tree. Turns out it was one of the best moves he’s ever made – even though it was his wife’s idea....

    • Posted July 9, 2015
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  • Air conditioner
    Everything Cool About Air Conditioners

    Depending on what part of the country you live in and the climate there, an air conditioner may be a necessity to help you get through the warmer months of the year. What is an air conditioner?...

    • Posted July 7, 2015
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  • how to plant trees
    Landscaping: Planting A Tree

    In his famous poem, “Trees,” poet Joyce Kilmer wrote; “I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree.” We couldn’t agree more. However, a tree isn’t simply an object of beauty — it...

    • Posted July 7, 2015
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  • Clothes
    Clothes Moths – We Hate ‘Em!

    We absolutely hate clothes moths. No matter what we do to try to prevent them they always seem to be one or two that get through our barricades of protection. In case you weren’t aware of it...

    • Posted July 1, 2015
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