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Install Window Screen
Window screens have come a long way in a few years. In addition to keeping insects out and letting air…
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Roof Treatments
Q: Our white cedar roof is around eight years old and some of the shingles are starting to bend. Should…
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Upgrade Insulation
You’ll know when your insulation needs to be repaired or upgraded—you’ll feel cold air seeping in from seams around windows…
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Remove Rust From Water
Q: Does a water softener remove rust from the water? If not, how should this be done? A: A water…
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“Upgrade Batt, Rolled or Poured Insulation ”
Batts and blankets of fiberglass or rock wool insulation are affordable and easily installed in open framing. Loose-fill insulation, which…
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Helpful Roofing Terms
Roof pitch and slope: Roof pitch can dramatically affect installation and repair. In fact, the slope or pitch of a…
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Home Inspections
Home inspections are visual examinations of the structure and systems of a home, usually (but not always) conducted by a…
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Checklist: Cold Weather Survival Tips
For your house: Close cut-off valves to and open all exterior faucets. For pipes prone to freezing, leave nearby faucet…
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Clean Gutters
Clean gutters: Anyone who’s cleaned out a gutter knows it’s a messy job with an even messier time cleaning up…
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Home Improvement Trends
From the bone-chilling cold climates of the North and Northeast, to the sun and moderate temperatures of the Southwest and…
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