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Home Warranty Claims: How to Handle Breakdowns Under Warranty

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Tom Kraeutler under Cooling and Air Conditioning, Heating, Buying or Selling a Home
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I bought my first house a little over two months ago. During the home inspection the heat pump was old but operational, and we had the seller...

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Garage Floor - How to Get a Glossy Finish: Combination of BEHR products will produce desired look

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Tom Kraeutler under Garages, Floors
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I recently applied BEHR Premium 2-Part Epoxy Garage Floor Coating in my garage, which looks terrific, but I would prefer a glossy finish to my...

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Electric Dryer vs. Gas Dryer: Which is Cheaper?

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Tom Kraeutler under Laundry Rooms, Workspaces, Appliances, Dryers, Energy Star, Energy Star, Green Home, Saving Energy
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We are remodeling our kitchen, pantry  and laundry room and wondering which is cheaper a gas dryer or an electric dryer?  Does it make sense to...

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Crawlspace Moisture Problem Solution: Vapor Barriers, Proper Drainage and Foundation Vent Fan Can Help

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Tom Kraeutler under Basement, Basement Dampness, Framing, Mold, Mold in the Basement, Structures, Healthy Home
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 I have a major moisture problem with a home that is one block from Lake Michigan in South Haven, MI. I have a working sump pump below ground...

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Roof Shingle Replacement - One Layer or Two?: How to Decide Whether to Add a Layer to Existing Roofing or Start from Scratch

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Tom Kraeutler under Exteriors, Roof and Gutters, Roofing, Hiring Contractors
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I am going to replace my roof. I have one layer of shingles down and was going to reshingle on top of them. Someone told me that when you put new...

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Mouse Proof Your Home: Tips for Avoiding the Rat Race

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Tom Kraeutler under Home Safety, Mice and Rats, Pests
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 Mice and rats are coming into my home via the street sewer system. I thought I had fixed the problem eight years ago by cementing a certain area,...