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  • Chimney Safety

    The military smoke screen was first used on this day in 1923 in a test off Cape Hatteras. It was undertaken to conceal ship and troop movements from enemy eyes. For land and sea battles, it works...

    • Posted March 25, 2014
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  • Carpet Stretching 101

    For the most part stretching a carpet is very easy – if you are a carpet layer. When hiring a carpet contractor keep in mind that the cost of removing and replacing furniture can be several times...

    • Posted March 25, 2014
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  • Hiring a Home Inspector

    If you’re thinking of buying a home, do some investigating first. Don’t make a move without having a pro check it from foundation to roof, inside and out. Hire a professional home inspector to look into every...

    • Posted March 25, 2014
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  • Counter Culture

    Plastic laminate counter-tops? Not today! Recent buying trends indicate that homeowners are steadily heading another way. Today you’ll learn that there’s a new “counter culture” that’s “solid as a rock” (literally!) Indeed, propelled in part by lower...

    • Posted March 25, 2014
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  • Green and Grow the Roof

    Have you heard of green roof technology? It’s not just a Saint Patrick’s Day thing. The greenin’ o’ the roof is a “fast-growing” trend. Here’s why: In Europe, “green” rooftops are a common sight (filled with a wide...

    • Posted March 25, 2014
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  • Balance the Load, Find Your Center

    Got big stuff to move or carry — all by yourself? Like paneling, lumber, ladders, or a mirror? Anything large you have to carry without a helper is much easier when you can maintain the balance of...

    • Posted March 25, 2014
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  • Alarm Thieves and Burglars

    Do you have outdoor security lights at your house? If they’re on all night, they could be costing as much as $100 a year, not counting the cost of bulbs. Today, new security gadgets increase the ‘scare-the-crooks’ quotient while...

    • Posted March 25, 2014
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  • Vinyl Siding Maintenance!?

    You bought vinyl siding because it’s supposed to be maintenance-free. Now you hear that just a little maintenance is required. Vinyl siding is easy and relatively carefree, but there are things to be done. First, rinse it...

    • Posted March 25, 2014
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  • File Before the Divorce

    All business people have a problem in common — files that grow and have a life of their own, with clutter that multiples faster than rabbits. In a big business, it’s a problem. In a small office, it’s...

    • Posted March 25, 2014
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  • Caulking Deep Cracks

    To caulk a crack, all you do is fill it, right? Yes, but not if the crack is a deep one. You need to do something else first in this case. It’s OK to use high-quality caulk...

    • Posted March 25, 2014
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