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Insulate and Save

Energy Savings, Fall, Insulation & Ventilation...

Kirk says: I am looking at adding insulation to my attic. The Owens Corning website, www.InsulateAndSave.com, recommends R-49.  However the closest I ...

Is this black stuff mold?

Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Mold...

This week’s question comes from Mike P., “I am selling my house.  At the home inspection the inspector found that the plywood in my attic had black mo...

Hard Water Problems Solved

Plumbing, Product Recomendations...

This week's question comes to us from Byron, "Every time I do my dishes I notice there’s like a milky-white residue on the glasses. And I was jus...

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Corian Care

Cleaning...

Joan in Hauppauge, NY: I used a product for my self cleaning oven and some of the liquid spilled into my Corian white sink.  It left yellow stains.  I...

Best Return on Investment

Basements & Crawlspaces, Bath Remodeling, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Kitchen Remodeling...

The home we just purchased was in need of updates, so we’ve done a few things already, but would like to do more as long as we can sell it at a much h...

Is Seal-coating Necessary?

Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks...

I live in a new townhouse community in Myrtle Beach, SC, where we have 256 units and the roads were paved about 18 months ago. My question is, do we n...

Bigger Bathroom Without A Remodel

Bath Remodeling...

A bathroom redesign is often high on homeowners’ wish lists, with better storage, a more functional floor plan and ease of use for all family members ...

Leak-Proof Flashing

Doors, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights...

“We live at the New Jersey shore between the Barnegat Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. At times, the winds are horrendous and can drive into the windows at...

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