Tune-Up Your Heater and other Fall Maintenance Tips
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Water Damage - Prevention & Drying
September 25, 2009 | Comments ()
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Water Damage - The Source
September 24, 2009 | Comments ()
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Fall Cleaning Tips: Vacuums and Paint Disposal
September 23, 2009 | Comments ()
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Water Damage - Check for Danger
September 22, 2009 | Comments ()
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Angie's List: Is It Working for You?
September 21, 2009 | Comments ()
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Coping with Frustrating Fixes - When You Just Want To Quit
September 17, 2009 | Comments ()
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Easy Wood Stair Railing Repair and Install
August 19, 2009 | Comments ()
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Get Your Construction Permit for These Home Improvement Projects
August 17, 2009 | Comments ()
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The Time is Now for Artificial Lawn
August 6, 2009 | Comments ()
Drywall Tutorials
July 31, 2009 | Comments ()
Furniture Felt Guides Will Save Your Floors
July 8, 2009 | Comments ()
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Protect Your Kids from Hidden Home Hazards
June 1, 2009 | Comments ()
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White Painted Roofs = Lower Energy Consumption
May 28, 2009 | Comments ()
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DIY Blunders can be Avoided by Calling in the Pros
May 18, 2009 | Comments ()
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It's Pool Party Time
April 24, 2009 | Comments ()
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How To Fix a Leaking Bathtub Faucet
March 26, 2009 | Comments ()
Nothing Runs Like a John Deere Giveaway
March 4, 2009 | Comments ()
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Duct Tape Challenge: 4 Tapes, 1 Winner
February 27, 2009 | Comments ()
What to Do with Rainwater Drainage and Runoff
February 16, 2009 | Comments ()
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DIY City Guide: Los Angeles
February 3, 2009 | Comments ()
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Keep Your Basement Floor Dry and Warm
January 29, 2009 | Comments ()
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Remove Black Mold Forever
January 27, 2009 | Comments ()
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Sealing Your Stone Countertop
January 26, 2009 | Comments ()
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Garbage Disposal Maintenance
January 23, 2009 | Comments ()
Secrets of Using a Tape Measure
January 21, 2009 | Comments ()
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Outdoor Deck Materials
January 14, 2009 | Comments ()
Steps to Better Insulation
January 5, 2009 | Comments ()
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Buckled Wood Floor Solutions
January 2, 2009 | Comments ()
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Buying a Fixer-Upper
December 16, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: 1912 Bungalow, fixer-upper, houseblog, real estate, remodel, renovation
5 Common Hiding Places for Black Mold
December 2, 2008 | Comments ()
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Winterize a Swimming Pool
November 25, 2008 | Comments ()
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Gutter Repair and Installation
November 17, 2008 | Comments ()
35 Tips for Restoring Old Houses
November 10, 2008 | Comments ()
Removing Dents from Unfinished Wood
October 20, 2008 | Comments ()
How To Board Up Your Windows Preparing for a Storm
September 11, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: houston, hurricane, preparation, storm, texas, this old house
Close Your Pool for the Winter
September 10, 2008 | Comments ()
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18 Million Cracks...to Fix
September 9, 2008 | Comments ()
8 Tips for Preventing Electrical Fires
August 19, 2008 | Comments ()
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Remove White Caulk from Kitchen
August 18, 2008 | Comments ()
The Trouble with Cockroaches
August 15, 2008 | Comments ()
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Fix Those Potholes Yourself
August 13, 2008 | Comments ()
Make Termites Skip Your Home
August 5, 2008 | Comments ()
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20 Tips for Staging Your Kitchen for an Open House
August 4, 2008 | Comments ()
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Refinishing an Outdoor Deck
July 31, 2008 | Comments ()
Troubleshooting Hardwood Floor Installation
July 29, 2008 | Comments ()
5 Don't Do-It-Yourself Projects
July 22, 2008 | Comments ()
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Easy Home Plumbing Tips
July 1, 2008 | Comments ()
Removing Pet Urine Stink and Stains from Wood Floors
June 30, 2008 | Comments ()
Refrigerator Gasket Replacement
June 18, 2008 | Comments ()
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Replacing Bathtub Sealant
June 16, 2008 | Comments ()
Removing Peeling Paint from a Retaining Wall
May 29, 2008 | Comments ()
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Drywell Rebuild with the Help of Oakum
May 28, 2008 | Comments ()
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Efflorescence: The Chalky Stuff on your Concrete
May 27, 2008 | Comments ()
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Fix a Hole in the Ceiling
May 19, 2008 | Comments ()
Friday Fix: The Running Toilet
May 16, 2008 | Comments ()
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Get Your Closets Back on Track
May 7, 2008 | Comments ()
Keep Your Appliances Running a Long Time
April 30, 2008 | Comments ()
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How To Find an Appliance Repairman
April 29, 2008 | Comments ()
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The Family Grill Update using Natural Gas
April 28, 2008 | Comments ()
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Radon Testing and Remediation
April 25, 2008 | Comments ()
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What Lurks Beneath...the Wallpaper
April 23, 2008 | Comments ()
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Mending Your Window Screens
April 22, 2008 | Comments ()
Dryrot Roof Repair
April 14, 2008 | Comments ()
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Reupholstering: Make the Old New
April 10, 2008 | Comments ()
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Steps for Safely Disposing of a Broken CFL Light bulb
March 28, 2008 | Comments ()
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Save Money with a Water Heater Wrap
March 27, 2008 | Comments ()
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Installing a Stair Runner
March 27, 2008 | Comments ()
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Attention Allergy Sufferers: Spring Has Sprung
March 24, 2008 | Comments ()
Well Water Testing
March 19, 2008 | Comments ()
The Best Plants for Your Window Box
March 13, 2008 | Comments ()
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Perfect Time to Install that Water Filter
March 10, 2008 | 1
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Vinegar, Nature's Magic Cleanser
February 21, 2008 | Comments ()
Flood Prevention for Your Home
January 14, 2008 | Comments ()
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Winterize Your Home
December 13, 2007 | 1
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Environmental Home Improvement Tips
October 1, 2007 | Comments ()
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Home and Garden Answers from Yahoo!
September 23, 2007 | Comments ()
DIY Workshops and Clinics
November 3, 2006 | Comments ()
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