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  • Coming Up: Happy July 4th

    What’s red, white and blue and celebrating its 240th birthday? It’s the USA. So have a backyard picnic, play with the kids or chill in a hammock. What ever you do, have a safe and sane holiday...

    • Posted April 19, 2016
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  • Different Types of Saws

    When we became carpenters the first thing we had to learn was to work harder than we had ever worked before. Talk about burning fat off quickly…..wow! Next, we had to learn about safety in a construction...

    • Posted April 4, 2016
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  • Clean
    Seasonal Cleaning Can Help Create a Healthier Home

    Seasonal cleaning means an all-out, deep-down attack on dust, dirt and clutter.  Most important, effective seasonal cleaning can help create a healthier home. Seasonal changes generate allergens and trap dirt and dust in closed-up homes.  The need...

    • Posted March 20, 2016
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  • Show Notes: Is Your Home in Trouble?

    Have you been sitting by the fire, enjoying the winter lull in home maintenance? Get up, time to get ready for spring. This week we take a serious look around for some silent signs that your home...

    • Posted March 19, 2016
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  • choosing siding
    4 things to consider when choosing siding

    Selecting new siding is one of the most important decisions homeowners face when building new or remodeling an existing home. With so many options — both classic and modern materials — there’s a lot to consider. Many...

    • Posted March 15, 2016
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  • On Barbecue Safety

    Whether your barbecue uses charcoal, wood, propane or natural gas; don’t even think about placing “your shrimp on the barbie” until you are sure that your grill is safe to use. For wood burning units make certain...

    • Posted March 10, 2016
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  • Lighting Choices

    When it comes to creative lighting choices the possibilities are infinite. Here are just a few worth looking into: Rope Lighting is nothing more than flexible plastic tubing that contains a tiny light every few inches. Rope...

    • Posted March 8, 2016
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  • Ceramic Floors are Inexpensive!

    Have you ever wanted to have a ceramic tile floor, but were to afraid to take the plunge? Then sit down for a moment and we will prove to you that a do it yourself ceramic tile floor...

    • Posted March 6, 2016
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  • carpet and padding
    Carpet types, what to look for and how to buy it

    New floor covering is a popular home improvement any time of the year, but becomes especially prevalent just prior to the holiday season. Americans from coast to coast rally to replace tattered goods with new material in...

    • Posted March 1, 2016
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  • Being Your Own Contractor

    A good contractor can make a lot of money. Why not put that money in your pocket instead! After job costs such as subcontractors, direct hire labor and materials, a remodeling contractor will earn somewhere between 33-...

    • Posted February 24, 2016
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