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Salvage Solutions
Salvage yards have always been great places to find pieces of old homes. They can be recycled as art objects or replacement ... |
 
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Salvage Yard Tour
Bob goes to Chicago's South Side to tour the Salvage One architectural warehouse with Anne Steinweddel. He explores several of ... |
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School Value
When looking for a house, be sure to check out the local schools, even if you don't have school-age children. Research has ... |
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Sears American Dream Campaign
Strengthening communities, one home at a time. |
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Selecting a Gas Fireplace
A new fireplace can improve your heating efficiency, and add warmth and charm to your home, without disrupting your floor ... |
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Selecting a Water Heater
Many homeowners wait until their water heater fails before shopping for a replacement. Because they are in a hurry to regain ... |
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Selecting Garage Doors
With attention to the selection of your door, an eye to the way you will use it, and a maintenance approach that works for ... |
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Selecting Storm Shutters
There are growing number of businesses in coastal areas selling and installing storm shutters. As all shutters are not alike, ... |
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Selecting Wood
If your smaller projects call for clear pine without any knots, you can save money by buying a lesser grade, then cutting out ... |
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Seller Disclosure Form
A seller disclosure form can give you an idea of potential problems, but it should never be considered a substitute for a ... |
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Sizing Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Older space conditioning systems (more than 10 years old) are often unreliable and much less efficient than a modern system. ... |
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Solar Savings
Although the purchase prices of solar water heaters are usually higher than those of conventional types,operating costs are ... |
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Space Heater Guard
Purchase a heater with a guard around the heating element. A wire grill or other protection is essential to keep fingers or ... |
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Space Heater Safety
Look for one that is listed with a nationally-recognized testing laboratory. These heaters have been tested to meet specific ... |
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Staying Sellers
Sellers will sometimes opt to remain in the house after closing via a short-term rental agreement. As the new owner, be sure ... |
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Summer Temp
Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor ... |
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Table and Radial Saws
Choosing the saw best suited to your needs. |
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The Essential Toolbox
Whether you're a rookie handyman or a seasoned do-it-yourselfer, a range of basic tools is essential to doing the small jobs ... |
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The Fix-It Toolbox
You can fix hundreds of household things with basic tools. |
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The View from Island Avenue, Miami
Gina Kirkpatrick, Miami real estate broker, shows Bob a building at the Miami Beach end of the Venetian Causeway, 5 Island ... |
