Home Improvement
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Ten secrets to saving on appliancesMay 09, 2018 11:00 pm - It's no secret a kitchen appliance is a major purchase. So you might be surprised to learn some of these clever money-saving tips from industry insiders. • Don't focus o...
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Why you need a new or refurbished deck and how to plan for oneMay 05, 2018 6:00 am - It's more than a home base for your grill and garden hose. It's beyond an elevated stage for eating and entertaining. It's a principal platform for al fresco enjoyment a...
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DIY steps to improve air conditioner efficiencyMay 05, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I have my central air conditioner and furnace serviced every several years to keep them running efficiently. Is there anything I can do to the air conditioner myself ...
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Find a go-to handy guy or galApr 21, 2018 6:00 am - Disasters always happen at the most inopportune moments; a pipe bursts while you're on vacation or the heat goes out in the middle of winter. Unfortunately, many of us w...
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Batch solar system can help cut water heating costs from teens' long showersApr 14, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We have teenage daughters who take long showers. Our water heating costs are sky high. We are on a tight budget, but want to use some solar water heating. Is there a ...
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First impressions are important in lifeApr 07, 2018 6:00 am - Many people liken the front door and accompanying side panels as a home's "face." It gives both visitors and passers-by their first impression of the house and gives one...
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Solar panels put savings on the horizonMar 30, 2018 6:00 am - Solar panels are no longer just for hippies. If you're just as interested in saving money as you are in saving the planet, solar panels can help. Their price has come do...
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How to minimize the dust fallout when having wood floors refinishedMar 17, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We plan to have our old hardwood floors refinished. We have a small grand piano in fine shape and do not want it damaged from wood dust. We could store it in our kitc...
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City dwellers double the size of their 1892 rowhouseMar 17, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - When Roshni Ghosh and Alaap Shah found their 1,400-square-foot rowhouse in 2009, they were drawn to the 1892 details: high ceilings, six stained-glass windo...
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Using a whole-house surge suppressorMar 16, 2018 6:00 am - Q. With all the electronic items I have, I thought about installing a whole-house electric surge suppressor. What are the various types? How can I compare the various mo...