Flooding is the top-ranked natural disaster in the United States, with a dozen potential causes ranging from heavy rains, tropical storms and hurricanes to new housing developments and rain after fire. Floods can occur in all 50 states and, when they do, they leave massive damage in their wake.
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Everyone Lives In A Flood Zone. Are You Covered?
September 12th, 2011 · Comments Off on Everyone Lives In A Flood Zone. Are You Covered?
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How To Rotate Your Bedroom Mattress
September 6th, 2011 · Comments Off on How To Rotate Your Bedroom Mattress
With the change of seasons, it’s a good reminder to rotate your bedrooms’ mattresses. Most brand manufacturers recommend a semi-annual “flip”, at least.
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How To Weatherize Your Home With Caulk
August 29th, 2011 · Comments Off on How To Weatherize Your Home With Caulk
Whether you live in a single-family home, a multi-family property, or a condominium, your home has windows and, through those windows, air escapes. Learn how to weatherize your home.
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Make Better-Tasting Food On Your Grill
August 22nd, 2011 · Comments Off on Make Better-Tasting Food On Your Grill
A clean grill makes better tasting food.
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First-Aid Guide For Furniture
August 8th, 2011 · Comments Off on First-Aid Guide For Furniture
When furniture arrives in your home, it’s factory-issued, perfect and clean. From that day forward, however, accidents can happen. Learn how to react to the inevitable spill or scratch.
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First-Aid Guide For Furniture
August 8th, 2011 · Comments Off on First-Aid Guide For Furniture
When furniture arrives in your home, it’s factory-issued, perfect and clean. From that day forward, however, accidents can happen. Learn how to react to the inevitable spill or scratch.
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Don’t Use Your Ladder’s Top 2 Steps, And Other DIY Safety Tips
August 1st, 2011 · Comments Off on Don’t Use Your Ladder’s Top 2 Steps, And Other DIY Safety Tips
If you’re among the many homeowners forgoing paid contractors for DIY, make sure you follow these basic safety precautions.
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How To Clean A Smelly Front-Loading Washing Machine
July 25th, 2011 · Comments Off on How To Clean A Smelly Front-Loading Washing Machine
Because of the way most front-loading washers are built, they tend to pool water in their drums, which can be a breeding ground bacteria and mildew. Whether your front-loading washer smells “dirty” or not, you’ll want to follow proper procedures to keep it clean.
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There’s 3.7 Million Homes For Sale. Is Yours Standing Out From The Crowd?
July 18th, 2011 · Comments Off on There’s 3.7 Million Homes For Sale. Is Yours Standing Out From The Crowd?
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, there are more than 3.7 million homes for sale this month. If your home is among them, are you doing what it takes to stand apart from the crowd?
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Removing Stains On Walls : Crayon, Mildew And More
July 11th, 2011 · Comments Off on Removing Stains On Walls : Crayon, Mildew And More
When it comes to adding coats of paint, Rule #1 is that your walls must be stain-free before adding the next coat of paint.
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