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22-Dec-2010
New doors make a big difference to the appearance of your home. A door is a key focal point and improves curb appeal. Doors also serve other important purposes. They provide security and will keep scorpions, spiders and other pests from entering your home. If a door is sealed properly, it will increase your home’s energy efficiency and save money on your energy bill. Keep in mind that you ...
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13-Dec-2010
According to many electricians your microwave should be be placed on a separate outlet with a dedicated circuit. Do you know that microwaves, toasters and coffee pots are the appliances that draw the most power of your kitchen appliances? If you have your microwave and toaster on the same circut you increase the chance of tripping the breaker. It hs been recommended that all kitchens need 2 ...
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12-Dec-2010
Tiles can last around fifty years. The underlayment, which is the roof protection on tile roofs, will last ten to twenty years depending on quality, installation and conditions. When the underlayment is worn, torn, or defective in any way, it needs to be replaced. There is nothing more harmful to your roof than a missing shingle or tile. This allows the elements to deteriorateyour protective roof ...
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7-Dec-2010
A typical household uses lighting for 2 hours in the AM and 4 hours in the evening. By simply changing your existing light bulbs to the new LED bulbs you will notice an increase in savings while using 75% less energy and provide up to 17 years of no maintenance. The normal 65 watt light bulb will have the average life of about 2, 000 hours. While the LED bulb has 50,000 hours of operating time. ...
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18-Nov-2010
The types of glass used, and especially the adhesives – are designed to help protect you and your loved ones. It's important to use certified and experienced technicians to install your glass and here’s why. Your technician needs to knows how to handle the air bags and other safety restraints. The old adhesive needs to be removed properly before installation. And the glass ...
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10-Nov-2010
A yearly visual inspection should include checking for worn or broken rollers, hinges and springs, also making sure that your safety sensors are working correctly. You can extend the life of your garage door by yearly lubrication of the rollers, hinges and springs with a garage door lubricant available from reputable garage door companies. Do not use WD-40 because it will evaporate or grease ...
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5-Nov-2010
Do you need to replace the old door seals on your refrigerator? Here is a good test to try. Close the refrigerator door on a dollar bill, if you can easily pull out the dollar, you would benefit from replacing the door seals. Good seals help conserve electricity by not allowing refrigerated air to escape from your refrigerator, and will help increase its life expectancy. It is important to defrost ...
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29-Oct-2010
A burglary occurs every 9 minutes and a fire every 78 seconds in Arizona. Don't let your valuables be taken or destroyed. Safes are a convenient, simple and economical way to store your valuables. Eliminate your safety deposit box to save you time, because of the limited bank hours and money for monthly rental fees. Why not have your possessions available anytime that you need them. A home, ...
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24-Oct-2010
If you have an A/C problem how do you know when it should be repaired or replaced? If you have a unit over ten years old and in need of a major repair, the decision should be easy, replace. But what if there are no major repairs needed or your unit is less than ten years old, it can be a tough decision. Now might be the time to replace it. There are tax credits, utility rebates and ...
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21-Oct-2010
Shopping for new flooring for the holidays? Shop smart! Start with a reputable retail flooring company. They can help with each step of the process, to help determine which flooring best meets your lifestyle, maintenance, and budget requirements and to ensure you have the best warranties available. Are you casual and outgoing? Or do you prefer structure and formality? Maybe you have a bold ...
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21-Oct-2010
It may surprise you to know that granite comes in 5 different price levels. Level I being the least expensive, offering quite a few beautiful colors that are moderately priced. Plus, the level one granite is as good a quality as the number level five granite. Level 5 is the most expensive due to the small quantities in the ground. Pricing is all based on the usable deposits at the quarry, the more ...
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6-Oct-2010
How efficient is your refrigerator running? Do you need to replace the old door seals on your refrigerator? Here is a good test to try. Close the door on a dollar bill, if you can easily pull out the dollar, you would benefit from replacing the door seals. This conserves electricity by not allowing refrigerated air to escape from your refrigerator, and will increase the life expectancy of your ...
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6-Oct-2010
The popularity of social networking continues to grow among kids. Social networking sites can provide a secure way for kids to connect with each other, but they can also be exploited for any number of reasons, good and bad. It is recommended that parents be diligent and take steps to keep their kids safe online. Kids of all ages are getting into social networking. Facebook and MySpace require all ...
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9-Aug-2010
A reverse osmosis system saves you money by eliminating the cost of bottled water. It's cleaner, better tasting and helps save the environment. Just one cost for all the water you want. According to the Environmental Working Group, "WITH BOTTLED WATER, YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GETTING" Americans drink twice as much bottled water today as they did ten years ago. Bottled ...
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