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There was a time when the only remedy for sinking sidewalks or uneven foundations was to tear out the old pavement slab and pour a new one, and spend a great deal of time and money in the process. Today, a less intensive alternative known as mudjacking (also called concrete leveling, pressure gro...
07/25/2011
10 Easy Ways to Save Energy in Your Home Most people don't know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. Why make your home more ...
07/05/2011
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Aging in Place "Aging in place" is the phenomenon describing senior citizens' ability to live independently in their homes for as long as possible. Those who age in place will not have to move from their present residence in order to secure necessary support services in re-sponse to their changin...
05/19/2011
What is a Blower Door? Blower doors are a valuable tool in energy audits. A blower door is a powerful, variable-speed fan that can be temporarily mounted into an exterior door frame to provide controlled air flow for analysis. The way that air flows through a building can have a serious impact o...
04/23/2011
When heavy precipitation causes flooding it is important to recognize that this can affect the quality of drinking water obtained from drilled wells, shallow wells and springs. Most at risk would include water sources that are in areas where flooding has occurred and is imminent, such as drilled ...
04/05/2011
Japan and Preparing for Emergencies What a horrible loss of life. Countless people made homeless. Radiation contamination. Lack of food and water. Cities and towns swallowed whole by the ocean. After-shocks.  It is devastation on a massive scale.  Everyone's thoughts and prayers go to the people ...
03/28/2011
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With barbeque season coming homeowners should heed the following safety precautions in order to keep their families and property safe. Propane grills present an enormous fire hazard, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of more than 500 fires that result annually from their m...
03/21/2011
Aluminum siding is generally in decline as an exterior cladding material because vinyl siding and other materials have become more popular choices.  However, it is still among the most common forms of siding found today.  It provided many advantages over other materials when it was introduced in ...
03/20/2011
Your Home Energy Audit Scheduling a home energy audit makes great sense. You'll get a detailed report from an expert showing you ways to save money and make your home more energy efficient. Many times you can get the audit for little or no cost - local utility companies sometimes offer free or lo...
03/07/2011
Sealing and Insulating Your Home Sealing and insulating your home is one of the most cost-effective ways to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient -- and you can do it yourself. A tightly sealed home can improve comfort and indoor air quality while reducing utility bills. An en-ergy au...
02/21/2011
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