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  The Easy Way To Fix A Wet Basement

  Time for a home improvement quiz. What is one of the biggest threats to your home? If you said your teenager, you were almost right. If your answer is water, you are absolutely correct! Hard to believe...

  • Posted January 9, 2015
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  Storage: A Place To Put Holiday Stuff!

  Every year we struggle to find the storage where we put last year’s holiday decorations. You name it – ornaments, garland, candles, wreaths and table decorations – it makes no difference – finding anything always is a...

  • Posted January 2, 2015
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  Snow: The Modern Snow Shovel

  We regularly appear on “Home & Family”, a TV talk show that is aired daily on the Hallmark Channel. The hosts lead a band of regulars and famous guests that discuss issues related to – you guessed it...

  • Posted December 15, 2014
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  An Easy-To-Build Workshop

  Construction in our family goes back several generations. In fact, our great grandfather was actually – believe it or not – a master plumber.  To top that off, our grandfather and his brother built fishing boats. Later,...

  • Posted October 29, 2014
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  Issues with Refinishing the Stairs in my Home

  Question: I’m refinishing the stairs in my turn-of-the-century home, and when I pulled off the carpet I found this black stuff underneath. I don’t think it’s paint. What could it be? (Julie, Wisconsin) Answer:  This could be...

  • Posted August 17, 2014
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  Some Cool Tips on How to Beat the Heat

  Looking for ways to beat the heat? One or more of the following improvements will make your home more comfortable and lower your utility bill. Shade trees strategically located on the south or east sides of the...

  • Posted July 28, 2014
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  Jackup a House

  Question My 34-year-old house has been relatively problem-free. But, major cracks are now beginning to show in the ceilings and walls, and my shower door won’t stay open any more. It’s time to re-level the house, and...

  • Posted May 22, 2014
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  Home Makeover for Top Dollar Sale

  Planning to sell your home? It’s a very good market at present for doing so. Prices are up, buyers are out there — many with lots of cash. And mortgage companies want to make loans. It’s a...

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  National Hardware Show 2003

  We recently made our annual pilgrimage to the “show of shows” – when it comes to tools and hardware – the 2003 National Hardware Show. We joined 30,000 hardware store owners, hardware and home center buyers and...

  • Posted May 8, 2003
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