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  Choosing the Proper Roller Cover for Painting Projects

  There are several methods of applying paint. You can use a brush, a roller, a sprayer or a pad. Rags and sea sponges can be used when creating a decorative or “faux” finish. When it comes to...

  • Posted August 23, 2015
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• Replacing A Lavatory Sink Drain

  As children, plugging a lavatory sink – more commonly known as a washbasin – involved placing a rubber stopper into a drain. The stopper was tethered to the lavatory faucet by a small metal beaded chain that...

  • Posted August 23, 2015
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  Mildew In Bathrooms

  Q. I read with interest your article on bath fans and mildew in bathrooms. I agree all bathrooms should have fans for exhaust, whether they have windows or not. There is one thing I have discovered. In...

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  All About Concrete Blocks

  One of our favorite children’s stories is The Three Little Pigs. In fact, we credit, to some degree, our early interest in construction to this book. After all, the story is about three pigs that delve into...

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  Where Flashing Fails

  Many people regard flashing as deviant behavior. We, on the other hand, view it as a necessary element of construction. However, whenever the two are confused, we can’t help but be reminded of one of the most...

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  Keeping The Delicate Balance

  For the last year we have been regulars on the Family Channel talk show Home & Family which is broadcast live daily from Universal Studios in Hollywood. As you might have guessed we are the fix-it guys...

  • Posted August 21, 2015
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  Selecting The Correct Hinge

  An entry door, an interior door, a cabinet door, the lid to a toy box, the lid to the keyboard of a piano, a gate, a pair of basement doors and a casement window. These are just...

  • Posted August 21, 2015
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  On Mechanics Liens

  “Pay me or I’ll slap a lien on your property!” are ten little words that you don’t want to hear in connection with your remodeling or repair project. These are, indeed, fighting words generally uttered by an...

  • Posted August 20, 2015
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  What It Costs To Be Cool

  Besides going for a swim or taking in a movie there are only a few ways to stay cool when your home heats up on those hot summer evenings. Here a few possibilities: • Natural air circulation...

  • Posted August 20, 2015
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• Kitchen Faucet Probem

  Q. Often when I turn off my kitchen faucet there is a sudden fierce banging. This also occurs after my washing machine has completely filled and the water shuts off. It’s very annoying. What is it, and...

  • Posted August 19, 2015
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