Consumer Guides
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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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Find a Handyman for Small Repairs
Loose banisters, a hole in a wall, a closet door that doesn’t shut right, a rotted board in the back…
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Adapting Home for Easy Living
Most homes today are designed for young adults and don’t have the features and conveniences to make them appropriate and…
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Safe and Practical Living in the Home
Q: I was told to always check references when looking at contractors to do home improvements. But I wonder if…
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Ways to Install Fencing
Installing a fence involves more than digging postholes and nailing boards together. In addition to updating the appearance of your…
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Remodeling With Seniors in Mind
Our houses are full of steps: steps up to the front door, steps down to the basement, steps up to…
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Home Maintenance Contracts
A home maintenance contract is a service agreement or insurance that protects the working items and systems in the home.…
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