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NO MORE FROZEN PIPES
During the winter there is no telling when temperatures will fall and pipes will freeze – especially overnight. If that happens, you could have a major mess on your hands! That’s because water expands as pipes freeze, often causing pipes to burst. The results can be devastating. Even with insurance coverage, the inconvenience is terrible.…
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MISTAKES IN SELECTING CONTRACTORS
For nearly 50-years I’ve been listening to people on radio, television and the internet who’ve been victimized by lying, cheating contractors! So now I’m putting those complaints to good use … I have carefully cataloged the most common mistakes victims make when dealing with unethical contractors. My hope is that being aware of these mistakes…
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WINDOWS: THE CLEAR TRUTH
So, you want to buy windows. How do you evaluate them? Do you listen to the many dealers who will claim they have the best on the market? They can’t all be the best, so how do you know what to buy? Here are some windows basics to make your purchase a bit easier. Before…
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WHOLE HOUSE FAN OR ATTIC FAN?
Summer is the time of year we think about cooling off our homes. Air conditioning is the obvious way to cool your home. But there are other methods to cool your home that can help take the load off of your AC. Whole House Fans and Attic Fans are very effective if used properly. While…
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HOME WARRANTIES SUCK!
I have a basic problem with home warranties on used homes. It’s quite simple: They don’t cover anything! I’ll explain … Let’s say you pay $900 premium for the warranty. They base the premium on the fact that the home has 10 appliances plus a furnace and central AC. Now let’s fast forward a few…
