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Question: I’m having a problem with my floors squeaking. What can I do to eliminate this problem? Answer: There are a few things you can do or have someone do for you that will handle this problem. I’ll give you the solutions in a two part series. Second Part: Getting...
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PLUMBING SYSTEMS: This is a brief description of the path water takes from the city to your tap and how you can control it. Note: In the event of a broken pipe, or leaking pipe especially after a disaster like an earthquake, it’s good to know how and where to turn...
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Knowing Your Home Systems The “lifespan” of a central air conditioner is about 15 to 20 years. Annual maintenance can improve the efficiency and help to prolong the life span of your central air conditioning unit Routinely replace or clean all filters this...
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Question: I have a wood siding home and was told it needs up-keep but I don’t know what that is or how often I should paint it. Answer: A house with wood siding must be repainted at least every five to seven years, or as soon as the paint finish begins to...
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Question: I was told it would be better to replace my roof because of its age instead of repairing it. Its only 15 years old isn’t that too early to replace a roof? MC Answer: This really depends on the actual condition of the existing roof and the type of roof...
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What’s Trending in Appliance’s? Drawers! What? Yes “appliance drawers”! My favorite drawer appliance is Sharp’s microwave drawer. It gives you so much flexibility on installation. You can now put your microwave in an island, peninsula or lower cabinet. I...