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Home Improvement

Storm Doors Help Cut Heating Costs

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that home heating prices will jump by 47.5 percent this winter, the biggest one-year increase in three decades. But not everyone is going to be severely impacted.

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Junk Drawer Warriors: Multi-Purpose Products for Household Emergencies

Americans today have lots of stuff. Yet finding a place to store all their stuff is always a challenge. For that reason it seems that a “catch all” or “junk” drawer is as common in kitchens today as a faucet and sink. Housing everything from caulks to coupons, this kitchen stash is a homeowner’s refuge for storing those necessary items for maintenance and mishaps.

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A Few Tips for Drying Up Home Moisture Problems

It’s an enemy many homeowners continuously battle. An intruder that can’t be seen or heard but is felt lurking throughout their homes…moisture. Homes with excessive moisture are susceptible to musty odors, peeling paint, stains on walls, damp floors, and condensation on windows and cold surfaces.

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Turn Underutilized Space into a Recreation Room, Home Office or Extra Bedroom

Attics and bonus rooms lurk in the darkness in many homes. But with the additional natural light and fresh air skylights and roof windows provide, underutilized, gloomy space easily becomes a playroom for children, a recreation room or an inviting, productive work area.

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The Safe, Easy Way to Hang Things on Your Vinyl Siding

Homeowners love to decorate their houses - inside and out. But hanging pictures on the wall in your living room is a lot easier than hanging a planter on your siding.

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1950s Design Grows Up to Meet the Needs of Today’s Families

In the middle of the last century, American homes enjoyed a rise in design and technology. Modern conveniences such as televisions, dishwashers and small appliances found their way into every home.

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Proper Care Ensures Long Life for Vinyl Pool Liners

Homeowners with backyard swimming pools depend on vinyl pool liners to keep their pools looking beautiful season after season. Nearly 70 percent of the residential pools in the United States rely on durable and easy to clean printed flexible vinyl to protect the interior pool surface from environmental elements and manmade conditions.

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Turn Your Powder Room into a Showstopper

You spend hours setting the perfect table, scrubbing your hardwood floors and wiping the dust from your bookshelves, but what will your dinner guests notice the most? A welcoming and beautiful powder room.

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Range Hoods Alleviate Poor Indoor Air Quality

Recent data released from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests the air within homes can be more polluted than outdoor air -- even in the largest industrialized cities. In spite of poor indoor air quality, the EPA estimates that people spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors.

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Protect Your Home from the Elements

The days are getting shorter, temperatures are beginning to drop, and leaves that have turned brilliant colors are starting to fall from the trees. The change of season will be complete before you know it, but is your home ready to do battle with old man winter?

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