Home Improvement
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Plastic water storage tanks can replace cisternAug 30, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I have a serious problem for which no one seems to be able to give me a solution. I have an old, round, 8-foot wide by 9-foot deep cistern in my backyard. It was buil...
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Coping with condensation and other home moisture issuesAug 28, 2015 6:00 am - Finding the right moisture balance in a home can be challenging. Too little moisture and a home can be plagued by static electricity and interior spaces that feel dry an...
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Several options exist to improve slippery ramp walkwayAug 23, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I have a handicap-accessible ramp in the front of my house that is very slippery when it is wet or when it snows. I've tried the stick-on tiles for traction, but none...
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An A-Z guide to the perfect fit for DIY designersAug 21, 2015 6:00 am - Designing an inviting living space not only takes creativity but also precision. That's because looks, comfort and even safety depend largely on the proper placement of ...
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Front porch is a hot commodity with new homeownersAug 20, 2015 6:00 am - For many homeowners, the porch is less of a design feature than it is a way of life. "I live on my screened porch. I built it as a present to myself for my 50th birthday...
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Spray-foam insulation is useful tool when sealing a spaceAug 16, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I recently read an answer you gave about attic ventilation. The part that caught my attention was, "But the first thing to do is to look for all possible convective p...
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Bring your home into the future with these five 'smart' upgradesAug 15, 2015 7:00 am - The smart, technology-driven home of “The Jetsons” is no longer a fictional dream. Granted, a robot maid might not be in your immediate future, but smart homes are here ...
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Window awnings block sun's heat and glareAug 09, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I like an outdoor view, so I keep shades open, but the sun's heat coming in is intense. I like the way window awnings look. Can you tell me how to determine what size...
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Cautious homebuyers worry about potential foundation issuesAug 09, 2015 12:00 am - Q. My wife and I are looking at a house (to possibly buy) that seems to perhaps have had some issues with the block foundation in the basement in the past. It seems at ...
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10 things you need to do to keep rainwater out of your homeAug 07, 2015 6:00 am - While some areas of the country have been experiencing drought, other regions have been pounded by rainfall this summer. The rain has certainly put a damper on planned o...