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Preparing Your Yard for Winter
With the arrival of fall and cold weather, it is essential to complete a few projects to keep your yard…
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The Basics of Interior Painting
The following information will give you some basic knowledge about painting. Once you’ve decided what color and type of paint…
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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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Lead Paint Common Sense
The Hazard Since 1978, lead-based paint has been banned in the United States, so there is practically no risk in…
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Consider Wood Flooring
In general, hardwoods are more durable and more resistant to damage from impact. However, if you maintain your softwood floor,…
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Some Assembly Required
“Some” is such a vague word. You just don’t know how much work is involved until you open the package.…
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Murals and Trompe L’oeil
Murals are scenes or objects painted on walls or other surfaces such as floors, countertops, and furniture which may or…
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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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Removing Underground Oil Tanks
Underground fuel oil tanks wear out and as a result can contaminate our groundwater and soil. The average tank lasts…
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Know the Kind of Custom Window You Want
There are as many different configurations of windows. Here are the most common: * Fixed-non operable picture windows * Single…
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