Brick Basics: Maintenance, Care and Cleaning
Brick Basics: Maintenance, Care and Cleaning - When considering exterior options, brick comes in first for durability and longevity. All it takes is a When considering exterior options, brick comes in first for durability and longevity. All it ... [... more]
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Choosing Workshop Tools
Choosing Workshop Tools - When it comes to workshop tools, these 10 woodworker's favorites will come in handy for any project or repair. When it comes to workshop tools, these 10 woodworker's favorites will come in handy for any project or ... [... more]
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Copper Gutters
Copper Gutters - Gutters are the unsung heroes of a home's exterior. When constructed from copper, this oft-overlooked detail becomes more than a rain Gutters are the unsung heroes of a home's exterior. When constructed from copper, this ... [... more]
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Dealing with a Wet Basement
Dealing with a Wet Basement - A wet basement can be devastating with belongings ruined and usable space lost. Identifying the source and applying the A wet basement can be devastating with belongings ruined and usable space lost. Identifying the ... [... more]
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Deciding to Remodel or Move
Deciding to Remodel or Move - A growing family means remodeling existing space, expanding, or moving. Checklists and professional input can help you d A growing family means remodeling existing space, expanding, or moving. Checklists and ... [... more]
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EnergyWise House: Maintaining Existing Air Conditioners
EnergyWise House: Maintaining Existing Air Conditioners - Older air conditioners may still be able to offer years of relatively efficient use. However Older air conditioners may still be able to offer years of relatively efficient use. However, ... [... more]
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Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options - You can't cram the pink stuff into a closed wall. However, blown- or sprayed-in insulation can make You can't cram the pink stuff into a closed wall. However, blown- or sprayed-in insulation can ... [... more]
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Kitchen and Bath Caulking Tips
Kitchen and Bath Caulking Tips - Simple caulking tips to keep water at bay. Caulking around plumbing can keep water from seeping behind walls and into floors in the bathroom and kitchen. Any point of entry for moisture should be sealed, such as ... [... more]
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Home Warranties and Service Plans
Home Warranties and Service Plans - It's after the warranties run out that problems start to hit for home systems and appliances. With home service pl It's after the warranties run out that problems start to hit for home systems and appliances. ... [... more]
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Laminate Floor Basics
Laminate Floor Basics - Is it real or is it laminate? While it mimics the look of wood, laminate floors resist dents, scuffs, and stains that can mar Is it real or is it laminate? While it mimics the look of wood, laminate floors resist dents, ... [... more]
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Parquet Floor Restoration
Parquet Floor Restoration - Behind the Scenes - Executive Mansion As he Virginia Executive Mansion restoration gets into full swing, a product called Dura-Runner from a protective products company is laid on the existing floor to protect the ... [... more]
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Insulating Ducts for Efficiency
Insulating Ducts for Efficiency - There's more to efficiency than tuning the furnace. Homeowners must insulate ducts to prevent heat or cool air loss. There's more to efficiency than tuning the furnace. Homeowners must insulate ducts to prevent ... [... more]
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