Home Improvement
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Myths surround Arctic Circle's famed 'doomsday' seed vaultJan 08, 2017 5:00 am - The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is not exactly at the North Pole, but it's nearer to it than just about anywhere else, and well inside the Arctic Circle on the Norwegian ...
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The toys of fall and winterJan 08, 2017 5:00 am - If you got caught without the right equipment for the recent snowfall, or yours gave up its last breath this season, never fear. It's not too late to add equipment to yo...
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Electric infloor heating vs. forced air heating systemsJan 08, 2017 5:00 am - Q. We are adding a family room and a bedroom to our house. We are considering electric radiant infloor heating. Is it costly to operate and does it work well with carpet...
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DIY furnace and fireplace checklistJan 07, 2017 5:00 am - Not everything has to be left to the pros. Homeowners can take a few simple preventive maintenance steps themselves throughout the year to better safeguard their HVAC sy...
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Freebie treasures: finding beauty and value in repurposingJan 04, 2017 5:00 am - AUGUSTA, Maine - OK, I admit it. I pick up castoff gloves I find along the side of the road. You never know: These gloves that have blown out of the backs of pickup truc...
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New Year's Resolutions for the HomeJan 01, 2017 6:00 am - The start of a new year usually encourages us to make New Year's Resolutions about how we are going to improve ourselves in the coming year - lose weight, get fit, get o...
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Upgrades to make your home more entertainment-friendlyDec 09, 2016 5:00 am - Birthdays, graduations, holidays, weddings, potlucks — you may be ready to celebrate good times with friends and family, but is your house ready? You may be adept at hos...
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Fire-building tips for fireplacesDec 04, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I added a blower and will use my fireplace often this year. I have had a problem getting fires started. What is the best way to lay a fire and get it started without ...
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Contest winners enjoy an Indian summer outdoorsNov 29, 2016 10:00 pm - Two Daily Herald readers have been enjoying new outdoor spaces during our wonderfully warm autumn thanks to the Daily Herald's recent "Get Your Summer On" outdoor makeov...
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Backyard makeover winners selectedNov 29, 2016 10:00 pm - Most people are realists. If they enter a contest, they might spend a few minutes daydreaming about how nice it would be if they won, but they don't count their chickens...