Home Tips
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Simple Repair
Q: How can I avoid an expensive service call for a simple repair? A: I recommend calling around to talk…
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Surviving the Remodeling Process
“Remodeling.” For many, the word evokes thoughts of soaring entrance ways, magazine-cover kitchens, and half-acre bathrooms. Unfortunately, it also brings…
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Lighting Design and Designers
Q: I’ve heard of Lighting Design. What is it? A. Lighting Design is the planning of a lighting system to…
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Create a Turn-of-the-Century Look With Metal Ceilings
Pressed metal was widely used in the late 1800s and early 1900s to decorate ceilings and walls as well as…
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Refinishing Hardwood Flooring
Q: I am retired and have a lot of time on my hands. I have a living room that has…
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Indoor Air Quality
Introduction Indoor air pollution is a problem we are just beginning to understand. As our homes become more tightly sealed…
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Earthquake Retrofitting
If you’re planning to reinforce your home against earthquakes, it’s essential to understand some of the basic concepts of seismic…
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Breathing Better in Your Home
Most of us enjoy breathing sweet, clean air. But for the many people who suffer from allergies and respiratory problems,…
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Concrete Injection Leveling Can Repair Flatwork
Concrete injection, leveling, or mudjacking is a process which hydraulically lifts an existing damaged concrete walk, drive, steps, etc. to…
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"Install Switches, Outlets and Fixtures"
Switches, outlets and fixtures are the gateways through which your electricity flows. Here’s the lowdown on what they do and…
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