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Reduce Your Heating Bills This Winter - Overlooked Sources of Heat Loss in the Home

Reduce Your Heating Bills This Winter - Overlooked Sources of Heat Loss in the Home by: Mark D. Tyrol, P.E. Imagine leaving a window open all winter long – the heat loss, cold drafts, and wasted energy! Well if your home has a folding attic st...

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The Benifits of Home Ventilation

The Benifits of Home Ventilation by: Troy Munn The purpose of a home ventilation system is to maintain a healthy living environment by supplying fresh air to your home while at the same time removing stale and polluted air. Home ventilation also...

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Beyond Paint Decorating Walls With Stencils

Painting walls in various colors is a quick and easy way to decorate any room in your home. But when you're looking for something a bit more artistic and unique, you might try your hand at stenciling.Stencils come in a variety of forms: Simple g...

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REPLACEMENT OR RETROFIT STYLE FRAME WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU

Last week i told you how to measure for your vinyl replacement windows when replacing aluminum windows. Now that you're ready to order your new vinyl replacement windows, we need to talk about the different frame style options available. In mos...

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Do-it-Yourself Roofing, Is it Advisable? Some Tips and Guidelines

Do-it-Yourself Roofing, Is it Advisable? Some Tips and Guidelines by: Sara Jenkins Many do-it-yourselfers pride themselves in their handiwork, you can just see their garages filled to the brim with tools for those all around jobs. But ask any of...

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Choosing The Right Flowers For Mom

Choosing The Right Flowers For Mom by: Bob Hett If you are one of those people that are always left wondering what to get dear old mom for her birthday, Mother’s Day, or any other holiday or occasion, the answer is flowers. Flowers for mom are...

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5 Steps To Complete A Successful Ceramic Tile Installation

5 Steps To Complete A Successful Ceramic Tile Installation  by: Manuel Kupka If laying ceramic tiles is totally new to you, "5 Steps to complete a successful ceramic tile installation" is a set of basic but important tips that you will help you ...

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Port Huron's Sewer Problems Call for Sewer Cleanup Services

In 2000, 150 homes in Port Huron, Michigan were flooded with sewage and the affected residents sued the city. In October of this year, after almost a decade, the city settled the case for $9.3 million. However, there are two more pending sewerage law...

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Why Are There So Many Different Light Bulbs?

Why Are There So Many Different Light Bulbs? by: Mike YeagerThere are many different types of light bulbs. Each has its own uses and requirements. Some can save you some extra money because they are energy efficient. There are also many differen...

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Are Solar Coatings an Alternative To Blinds?

Are Solar Coatings an Alternative To Blinds? by: Jonathan Pearson Conservatory blinds can be very expensive. Too much so in my view, especially as I need some - any offers :) ? An alternative may be to coat the roof with a thin layer of a specia...

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