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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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Learn how to clean excess starch buildup on your household iron.

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Wall or ceiling cracks can easily be repaired with some drywall tape, and spackle or mud. Once …

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Adding insulation to your home is the single most important thing you can do in your home to cut …

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Squeaky Floors Just Need Oil

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 If your wood floors creaking and squeaking, here’s a simple one step solution.  Apply a …

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How to Clean Wood Deck: Recipe with Laundry Detergent

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Clean your wood deck with a mixture of powdered laundry detergent and hot water. To remove mildew …

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Dampen Wallpaper for Easy Application

Find out how to make wallpaper application easier with this simple tip: dampen the sheet first.

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Avoid Energy Wasting Refrigerator

If your current refrigerator was made before 1993, it uses twice as much energy as a new ENERGY STAR qualified model.

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Stop Mold Spreads in Home

Mold needs moisture to grow and spread. Find out how to stop mold spores from traveling throughout the home, where they can …

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Mold-Resistant Finishes for Basements

Keep mold out of a finished basement by choosing mold-resistant materials and finishes, such as paperless drywall that resists …

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Mold and Humidity

Mold growth is a threat in spaces with high humidity. Find out how to measure humidity levels throughout your home to prevent …

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Mold and Carboard Boxes

Mold can develop in a storage areas if cardboard storage boxes come in contact with moisture--two sources of mold food. Find out …

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Freezing Furnace

How to keep your furnace from freezing.

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Avoid Mold with Paperless Drywall

Mold can grow aggressively on traditional paper-faced drywall, which provides mold all it needs to survive. Learn how a new …

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Finding Mold

Mold growth isn't always easy to see, but a musty smells musty can signal it's presence. Learn about mold's favorite hiding …

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Low Voc Paint

Low VOC paint, low odor, low or zero VOC paints. 

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Lead Paint

If your house was built before 1978, there is a 75% chance that it contains lead paint.

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Cooling Tips for Summer

Save money on cooling costs and keep central air conditioning from working too hard by following these simple guidelines.

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Easy Water Saving Idea

Run your dishwasher and washing machine ONLY when you have a full load to save a whopping one THOUSAND gallons of water a month?

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Duct Sealing Saves Energy

Drafty ductwork can cause unforseen energy loss. Duct sealing can repair air leaks in ducts.

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Water Heater Timers

Even though electric water heaters are the most expensive way to produce hot water, adding a simple water heater timer can help …

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Caulk Tips For Windows

Latex caulk can help you save money and energy by sealing drafts from your windows. A $2 dollar investment in latex caulk can …

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Carbon Monoxide Prevention

Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in America and you can't see, or even smell it. Protect your family …

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Energy Star Windows, Door or Skylights

Energy Star might want to be the first label you look for this season when you need new windows, doors, or skylights. Energy …

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Heat Pump Energy Efficiency Tip

Quick tip to improve heat pump energy efficiency.

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Recessed Lighting Installation Tip

Recessed lighting fixtures can add dollars to your energy bill if they're not properly installed.  Recessed lighting fixtures …

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Repairing Smoke and Soot Damage

If your home has been damaged by a fire's smoke and soot, don't give up hope.  Depending on the scope of the damage, trained …

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Lower Dishwasher Costs

Dishwasher energy costs can be cut by one-third by turing off the power dry switch.  Power dry switches speed up the drying …

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Clock Thermostats Conserve Heat and Money

to conserve heat at night but avoid waking up to a cold house in the morning?  Get the best of both worlds by installing a clock …

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Programable Thermostats Save Heating Dollars

A programable thermostat can knock 10 percent off your heating bill.  With proper set up, programmable thermostats will …

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