All posts tagged "house"
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Safety Around Gas & Electric
Each year countless accidents take place within the home. These range from minor cuts and bruises to death. The sad fact is that many of these unfortunate incidents could likely have been prevented by paying close attention...
- Posted August 9, 2016
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Types of Receptacles
What do a cool home, a chilled beverage, your favorite television show and clean clothing have in common? They are all made possible by some form of energy. For most Americans, this source of energy is electricity....
- Posted August 9, 2016
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On Termites
Every year, termites invade the homes of more than two million Americans at a cost of more than $2.5 billion in structural damage. Annual structural damage caused by termites is accelerating much more rapidly than the rate...
- Posted August 4, 2016
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Installing A Cedar Closet Floor
When we first drive into a mountain area we know we’re there without even looking. One thing about the mountains – our nose always knows when we’re there. Once you’re among tall pines, spruce, redwood, whatever, the...
- Posted June 7, 2016
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Skylights: Tubular Skylight – Solatube
Natural light, it’s essential for all living things. Unfortunately, since the beginning of time, dwellings have caused natural light to be limited. Whether it be a cave, a hut, a teepee, castle or simply a modern home,...
- Posted May 6, 2016
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It’s Almost Mother’s Day: A Tool Kit Just for Mom
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we thought that we might lend a hand by suggesting some gifts that veer from the traditional perfume, vacuum or toaster. Instead, we thought we might offer something practical, yet...
- Posted May 2, 2016
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Siding: Vinyl Siding
Tired of scraping, sanding and painting the exterior of your home? It can be a major undertaking depending upon the size and age of your home and the condition of its siding. As two-income-earning American families become...
- Posted May 1, 2016
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Concrete 101 (Part Two)
It can be a patio, a house-walk, a porch, a retaining wall or even a set of steps. Regardless of the project, when it comes to pouring concrete there are a couple of simple and basic rules...
- Posted March 27, 2016
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Concrete 101 (Part One)
It can be a patio, a house-walk, a porch, a retaining wall or even a set of steps. Regardless of the project, when it comes to pouring concrete there are a couple of simple and basic rules...
- Posted March 13, 2016
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Show Notes: Sheds, Fleas, Selling and more
Is the house getting to small? Need some away space without leaving home, a hide-out? How about a new She Sheds – the new mancave. Home Depot is selling them, so they must be in! Are the...
- Posted March 12, 2016