Recent Blog Posts

• Siding: Clean, Paint or Replace?

  September 1, 2012
  Due to age, environmental conditions or bad weather, the siding we put on our homes will eventually need attention.
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• Energy Saving Tips for Summer

  August 1, 2012
  There’s a lot you can do this summer to save energy. The same insulation and weather-stripping that saved energy during the winter months will show you benefits during the summer as well. Even so, there are a few things you can still do during the hot weather that can help.
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• Reducing Energy Costs with Energy Saving Products

  August 1, 2012
  Your heating system may be taking the summer off, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do more to lower your energy bill. Reducing energy costs in the home is not just a wintertime concern. There are many products available to help you to start saving energy right now.
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• Painting the Exterior of Your House This Summer

  July 1, 2012
  Painting the exterior of your house is an opportunity to spiff up the appearance of your home and extend the life of your exterior. Before you start painting the exterior of your house this summer you will need to prep and clean the exterior of your home thoroughly.
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• Quick Tips for Putting On That New Roof

  July 1, 2012
  Roofing is hard work and should not be taken lightly. Its one of those things that you try to avoid because its so much work, but the time will come when you have to get on that ladder and take care of what needs to be done.
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• Things to Consider Before Starting Your Deck Project

  June 1, 2012
  Building your own deck can be a rewarding experience for any handyman or homeowner. If you are looking to build a deck for your home, then here a few things to consider before starting your deck project.
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• Secrets of Shed Building

  June 1, 2012
  Building a shed requires a lot of patience and attention to detail. There is no need to call in professionals, but in order to build a good shed you should follow these expert tips. To begin, you must first draw out a plan of where you want the shed to go and how you want it to be built.
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• Six suggestions to stay safe while power washing

  May 1, 2012
  It’s kind of like your mom telling you not to put your hand on a hot burner or your dad telling you not to jump into the alligator pit, but knowing safety is important in any aspect of dealing with equipment.
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• Removing sap from your deck

  May 1, 2012
  Anyone that has a sap-producing tree lingering over a deck can tell you that stuff isn’t easy to get off. If you find yourself in that situation, here are some ways to get that sap off your deck according to wisegeek.
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• Tips for staining your wood deck

  April 1, 2012
  Staining your deck is a fairly simple task and it can keep your deck looking vibrant year after year. If your deck needs to be stained, here’s how to do it: Clean it Take your grill, furniture, etc. off of your deck and get out your pressure washer.
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