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Quick Tips

Looking for a quick tip to get a project done, save some money or step up your space?  Check these out for every room in the house, and from floor board to shingles

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Basement Insulation Will Warm You Up

If you’re looking to keep your home warm — a good thing to do is to add insulation. A great place to add it is your basement. If you have a heated basement, only the walls need to be insulated, but the ceiling may also be insulated for noise control between floors. When floor space or wall …

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Adding Enlarging Window

Here's a tremendous "window of opportunity" for re-vitalizing any room. Adding or enlarging just 1 or 2 windows in your home has …

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A C Checkup Will Keep Your Cool

Springtime is the prime time for ensuring your air conditioning system will keep you cool during the summer heat. Book an …

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Improving Air Quality

Did you know that the air in your home could be harmful to your health?  Air pollution levels inside your home can be two to …

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Compact Fluorescents

How many smart homeowners does it take to change a light bulb?  Just one if it's you and you want a bulb that lasts longer and …

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Seal Spaces

Spring provides the perfect weather for a few inexpensive outdoor fix ups.  Seal cracks in foundations with a flexible urethane …

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Got Rot?

Rot isn't just a condition.  It's a living, breathing pack of organisms that can wreak havoc on a home. To evict these unwelcome …

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Don’t Skip The Sanding

Looking to skip the sanding on those cabinets you are about to repaint? That might not be such a smooth idea. Washing away the …

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Don’t Take Bath On Hot Water Bills

Are you taking a bath on your hot water bills?  Here's a tip to help you use less and spend less.  Simply lower the …

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Don’t Launder Money In Dishwasher

Want to cut your dishwasher energy costs by one-third?  It's easy with a simple flick of a switch.  Most automatic dishwashers …

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Don’t Stuff Up Food Safety

Do you know when turkey and stuffing DON'T go together? Never prepare food on a surface previously touched by uncooked turkey, …

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Staying In Hot Water

When you're hot, you're hot -- but is your hot water dispenser hot enough for you? The factory usually sets the water …

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Ceiling Fan For Winter Warmth

Are you using your ceiling fan in the winter months? There is a spin on why you should. During the winter, set your ceiling fan …

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Doing Away With Mildew

Are you losing the battle against mold and mildew? Mold and mildew are actually plant growths, so to eliminate them you have got …

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New Year’s Resolutions

If your New Year's resolutions are to make more money or lose weight, why not let your house do those things for you? Your home …

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Don’t Get Burned By Hot Water Dispenser Leaks

When it comes to your hot water dispenser, the difference between a drip and a leak is the key to knowing if a flood is in your …

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ID Main Valve To Avoid Getting Soaked

Your plumbing system may have hundreds of different valves.  But knowing where just one is can prevent thousands of dollars of …

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Don’t Duck Duct Cleaning

Did you know that the air you're breathing inside your home could be dirtier than the air outside? It can be!  Home heating, …

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Paint Rubber Band

You think you're ready to tackle that paint job - but do you have a rubber band?  You'll need one.  Here's why.  Stretch a …

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