Home Improvement
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Tips on adding storm windowsFeb 03, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I think exterior storm windows would be good, but they are expensive. Will they improve window efficiency much? What is a low-cost simple design I can make myself? A....
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Things to consider with a HVAC maintenance contractFeb 02, 2018 5:00 am - Q. The main floors of my three-story townhouse get heat and air conditioning from a Trane natural gas furnace with an outside air conditioner unit. The basement apartmen...
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Healthy Home 2018 is green from the roof downJan 28, 2018 12:00 pm - A family can have the largest, most elegant house in the county, but if its components make family members ill - red eyes, headaches, rashes and so forth - it isn't much...
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Old trees will tell you when their time is upJan 19, 2018 5:00 am - Old magnolias never die, they just fade away. That seems to be the fate of the most historic tree at the White House, a Southern magnolia planted by Andrew Jackson and n...
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The counter argument for natural stoneJan 12, 2018 6:00 am - As a designer and avid cook, I'm often asked what material I recommend for kitchen countertops. My answer: honed marble (statuary or Carrara are my favorites) or soapsto...
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Affordable backup power supplies work well in a stormJan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Q. We had electric power outages from storms lately. It is inconvenient, so I want to find some type of backup electric power. What are my options that are not extremely...
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Steps to save energy this winterJan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Conserving energy is not just an eco-friendly endeavor, but a potentially lucrative one as well. Homeowners and apartment dwellers alike who attempt to conserve energy m...
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Safeguard roofs against snow damageJan 05, 2018 5:00 am - Snow may delight young children itching for a day off from school. But for many homeowners, the sight of snow means their time will soon be spent clearing paths and plow...
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Beat cabin fever with winter renovationsJan 05, 2018 5:00 am - When the weather outside is frightful, homeowners and renters can turn their interior spaces into something delightful. Residents can banish feelings of cabin fever by u...
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Seven questions you should ask yourself before the DIY is castJan 05, 2018 5:00 am - Think you're ready to tackle a home-improvement project yourself? Deciding whether you're up to the challenge or whether you should hire a professional can be tricky. Do...