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Absorbing Carpet
Pay special attention to carpet on concrete floors. Carpet can absorb moisture and serve as a place for biological pollutants to grow. Use area ... |
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AC Exterior
Clean obvious obstructions such as newspaper, leaves, etc. from around the exterior of the unit. |
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Air Duct Cleaning
If not properly cleaned and maintained, air ducts can become a breeding ground for molds and other air pollutants. |
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Asbestos In Your Home
Once a common element in a wide range of building materials, asbestos is now known to be a serious health risk. Before you start a serious remodel ... |
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Assembly Photos
If you plan to refurbish a major shop tool or other equipment, take some photos before you start. They possibly can save you some head-scratching ... |
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Bent Nails
Bent nails often result from poor hammering technique. However, they can also be caused by a dirty hammer face, especially when using ... |
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Bleeding Radiators
If you have a radiator in your home, be sure to "bleed out" trapped air in the system at least one to two times each year. Air trapped in the ... |
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Blower Basics
If you dread the tedious task of raking leaves each fall, you'll be amazed at the ease of using a leaf blower. These gasoline or electric-powered ... |
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BobVila.com's Top 21 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2008
Bob Vila has been on the presidential campaign trail talking about energy efficiency. Now, BobVila.com shares 21 earth-friendly ideas for your ... |
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Boiler Cleaning
Oil-fired boilers should be professionally cleaned and tuned once a year. Gas-fired equipment needs to be checked every other year. |
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Brick Basics: Maintenance, Care and Cleaning
When considering exterior options, brick comes in first for durability and longevity. All it takes is a yearly checkup and basic maintenance to ... |
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Butcher Block Table
A butcher block table can help make your kitchen much more efficient: Built to take a beating, butcher block doubles as a functional chopping ... |
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Caring For Cedar Shingles
Cedar roofing and siding are a classic building material, and with proper installation, care and maintenance will last 20 or more years. |
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Caring for your Oriental Carpets
Just as there is much confusion about the different categories of oriental carpets, there is also much confusion about the type of maintenance ... |
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Catalytic Combuster
If you have a newer EPA-rated woodstove, you might have a catalytic combuster in there somewhere. Make sure to check the owner's manual about ... |
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Central Air Check
Make sure your central air system will work when you need it. Replace the filter inside and clear the outside coil of debris. For efficiency, keep ... |
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Chemical Paint Stripping
Where stripping paint is concerned, there is just no easy way out. Here are some tips: 1) Cover the floor under your work. 2) Wear gloves and eye ... |
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Child Lead Check
To reduce your child's exposure to lead, get your child checked, have your home tested (especially if your home has paint in poor condition and ... |
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Chimney Breath
Do you have a smelly fireplace? "Chimney Breath" is most often caused by moisture, rain, or high humidity. Have your chimney cleaned early in the ... |
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Chimney Check
The National Fire Protection Association (in NFPA 211) recommends you have your chimney checked at least once a year, and cleaned if needed. Heavy ... |
