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A New Shade of Coverage: Green Insurance
As consumers react to climate change by modifying their behaviors and their homes with more eco-friendly options, a new shade ... |
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A Pesticide Primer
When pesticides are needed, one should always start with the safest thing and use it only on the target insect. |
 
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Adapting New Technology to Historic Properties
Bob Berle shows Bob Vila the bowels of the home and points out the decay that was prevalent but currently under repair. The ... |
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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 ... |
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Assembling Your Disaster Kit
When assembling a disaster kit in preparation for storms or emergencies, it is important to consider all eventualities. Make ... |
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Avoiding Flood Damage Protecting Your Property
Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property–changes that can vary in complexity and cost. You ... |
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Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
Are you looking for ways to protect your home from flooding? There are many things you can do, depending on the flood hazard ... |
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Baby Safety Gates
Bob talks with Jay Martel from the International Association for Child Safety about the Configure Gate product from KidCo. ... |
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Backup Power
Brownouts and blackouts cut your home's crucial electrical supply. Backup power systems keep the furnace warm, the ... |
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Beware Backflow
When water flows backward through the water supply system, it is called backsiphonage or backflow. When that water is ... |
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Bring Outdoor Items In
If you have furniture and other outdoor equipment on your patio or deck, bring them inside when strong weather threatens. ... |
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Broken Windows
Always wear thick gardening gloves when handling broken glass, and use goggles if you have to break any glass. Carefully ... |
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Building to Fire Codes and Installing Fireproofing Material
Bob and Ryley check out the interior construction that is being built up to stringent fire codes. While the building is ... |
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Buying Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is a natural material, and some types of tile are made from recycled glass (including the products listed below). ... |
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. Carbon monoxide detectors are ... |
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Carbon Monoxide Risks
To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, have your heating equipment "tuned up" each year, preferably before the ... |
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Carbon Monoxide Symptoms
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often confused with those of influenza, and the highest incidence of poisoning ... |
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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 ... |
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Checklist for a Safe and Insurable Home
Following some simple guidelines can safeguard your property, keep your family protected and lower your insurance premiums. ... |
