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Tips for Power Washing
By Cris Carl | Post date: 05.04.2012
If you are starting to spend more time outside or you are preparing to sell your home, you may start to notice the layer of grime on your home or decking. To save time and energy, power washing might be a good option. Matt McMillan of Greenfield, MA has worked in contracting and construction for over 25 years and offers up some helpful tips. McMillan...
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For Energy Efficiency, Replace Your Windows Last
By Carl Seville | Post date: 04.09.2012
When most people think about energy efficiency, once they stop talking...
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Thermal Mass in Passive Solar Design
By Carl Seville | Post date: 03.07.2012
People have been talking about passive solar buildings for a long time,...
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How to Fix a Doorknob That's Come Loose
By Philip Schmidt | Post date: 03.04.2012
Reaching to open a door and having the knob actually come off in your hand...
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What I Learned About Installing a Patio Door
By Amy Howell Hirt | Post date: 02.14.2012
There were always signs that our French patio doors had the same high-quality...
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Building a House to Fit Local Climate Conditions
By Carl Seville | Post date: 02.06.2012
Before the invention of central heat and air conditioning, people generally...
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We Tested It: Black Tea Glass Cleaner
By Sayward Rebhal | Post date: 01.26.2012
Do-it-yourself cleaning and cosmetics have kind of become my obsession...
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Fixing Drafty Windows the Common Sense Way
By KMS Woodworks | Post date: 12.20.2011
It's simple, but often ignored advice: Fix your drafty windows. You're...
