Consumer Guides
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Single Family Homes
By far the most common form of housing in North America is the single family detached home—ranging from 600 square…
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House Buying Mistakes
Buying a house covers a lot of ground—including legal, financial and emotional considerations. To not educate yourself and learn from…
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Heirloom Gardening Tools
Gently worn tools are the hallmark of the true gardener. There’s a patina on the garden tool handles laid in…
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Disability Elevators
Elevators and well-constructed and maintained ramps allow for independent use by persons who use wheelchairs or scooters, and by others…
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Clearing Snow Safely
If you live where it snows frequently, once in a while or even a couple times a winter, you know…
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Install a Water Heater
A water heater converts energy to heat and transfers that warmth to water. It’s connected to a cold water supply…
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Drywall Panels and Sheets
Drywall panels cover most walls and ceilings built over the last 40 years. These panels have a layer of gypsum…
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Whole House Fans
Summer is the time to look into installing a whole house fan to take advantage of the cool breezes and…
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Even Masonry Fireplaces Need Maintenance
Masonry is probably the oldest of the building trades. Civilizations have used stone, adobe and brick to build homes, temples,…
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Air Conditioners
Consumers are often bombarded with advertisements touting a vast array of different brand names, rebates and special offers for air…
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