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If you’ve got ‘em, you know it. You see them run for cover when the lights come on. They carry diseases. Sighting just one could mean thousands of the little buggers behind your walls. We’re talking about the dreaded cockroach. There is a reason these pests have survived since the prehistoric era. But you can get rid of them and keep them away for good. You can do-it-yourself, but you don’t have to do it alone.
The Dreaded CockroachJust one can send homeowners running, and the thought of hundreds of them behind the walls is downright terrifying. But there are ways to tackle tough household pests, like cockroaches, and prevent them from coming back. read more Disposing of Old AC EquipmentThis week’s question comes to us from Nash who listens to The Money Pit in Washington, DC. Nash says, “I have an AC condenser on the roof of my townhouse that I want to demolish to prepare for a new HVAC system. Can I simply disconnect the existing refrigerant lines and let the refrigerant dissipate into the air? The existing system was installed in the early ’90s, before we owned the house, so I’m not sure which refrigerant was being used.” read more Timing for SavingsSave money by controlling your home’s climate around the clock -- even in the summer -- with a programmable thermostat. In fact, setting the thermostat to control the operation of your central air conditioner can manage excess humidity in the home and reduce your overall cooling bills. read more Musty Odor BusterThat musty smell in your home isn't from age. Living, breeding microorganisms are the problem. read more WIN a FREE Front Door Makeover worth $5000No strings, no gimmicks - this is an honest-to-goodness, bonafide contest where two lucky homeowners will WIN a brand new front or patio door system worth $5000 from a trusted name in entry systems: Therma-Tru. All you have to do is show us your current door and tell us why it's the ugliest door in America. There are two ways to enter: write a brief essay and submit two pictures. More creative types can submit a short video. Hurry and enter quick, the deadline is fast approaching! read more Lead Poisoning PotentialAlmost a million children under the age of six in this country suffer from lead poisoning. We’ve heard a lot about lead paint and toys in the news recently, but there is even a bigger danger from lead paint you may have in your HOME. On the next Money Pit radio show, we’ll tell you what the EPA is doing about it, and what YOU can do to protect your family. listen to the show Share This Information With A Friend!Simply forward this Email. And invite friends to register to receive this E-newsletter each week. If you would like to unsubscribe from our weekly newsletter, please refer to the unsubscribe directions at the bottom of this newsletter.
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