Consumer Guides
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Pool Installation
If you long to take a dip in a pool at your convenience, and you have room to install one,…
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Waiting for the Plumber
Q: What other kinds of plumbing emergencies could possibly occur? A: If a water pipe were to break in the…
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What is Xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping is a term for low water gardening. This type of gardening has typically been implemented in areas of the…
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Drywall Installation Techniques
Drywall panels cover most walls and ceilings built over the last 40 years. Drywall can also be called sheetrock, wallboard…
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Is It Time to Replace Your Windows?
Many of us are familiar with the ubiquitous advertising “deals” on thermal replacement windows. They tell us that replacement windows…
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Remodeling Increases Value
For most of us, homes are not only where we live, but also our single biggest investment. As a living…
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Ice Dams
This consumer guide to ice dams will help you understand what ice dams are, what causes them, and what you…
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Convenient Electrical Fixtures
Switches, outlets and fixtures are the gateways through which your electricity comes. Here’s the lowdown on what they do and…
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Prevent Wear with Fabric Protection
Most people are familiar with fabric protection products such as Scotchgard® and Teflon®, which can be applied after their carpets…
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Heat Pumps
Heat pumps transfer heat from one place to another—providing both heating and cooling. They work on the fundamental principle that…
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