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Spray foam insulation combats mold
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
If you worry about mold in your home and are trying to find solutions, you can take one simple step to help prevent it from happening. Mold is commonly found in houses that have poor wall insulation. As moisture builds up, the interior of the walls can slowly rot. This gives off a foul smell and reduces the overall stability and quality of a property. You may need to completely strip your walls to effectively repair them...
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The value in knowing R-Value
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
If you are in the midst of renovating or building your home, it is likely you have heard the term "R-Value" being thrown around. Understanding what it means and its importance is the real test. Measuring the ability to limit the heat flow transferred through insulation is known as R-Value, say specialists in this field. ...
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Improving disaster victims' lives is Catholic Charities' goal
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
By BARBARA ANN HORTON News Editor Spring home improvement projects are on everyone's mind. Most people want to revitalize some part of their home, but many victims of floods and tornados look at upgrades differently. For many their insurance and FEMA funds didn't stretch far enough. Roofs still need to be repaired. Mold eradicated. Floors replaced. Some area homes are still unlivable, while others were destroyed...
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The differences between roofing materials
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
A roof is the primary defense a home has against the elements. It provides protection against wind, rain and snow, as well as shields the interior from the blazing heat. A compromised roof cannot do its job properly. There are many different roofing materials available these days -- each of which carries with it a certain length of usefulness...
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Easy, economical solutions for those postponed remodeling plans
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
If you cannot wait any longer to make some much needed changes in your home, you are not alone. Americans are once again getting ready to begin the home improvement process. This pent-up energy often begins in the kitchen, a room that gets a lot of wear and tear but also seems to go out of fashion more quickly these days...
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Dress up a home with an interior door remodel
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
With minimum remodeling savvy and a modest budget, it's possible to change some items in the home to be more in tune with personal style. Although many homeowners gravitate toward new paint colors or furnishings to revamp the look of different rooms in the home, replacing tired-looking doors is another affordable option...
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Easy home improvement projects for weekend warriors
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
Few industries have grown as much in the last decade-plus as the home improvement industry. Whereas it was once commonplace for homeowners to have a handyman on speed dial, nowadays homeowners handle not only the routine upkeep necessary to maintain a home, but many home improvement projects as well...
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TOPS 734 meets
(Community News ~ 05/06/13)
TOPS MO 734 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) was called to order at 10 a.m. April 24. There were 18 TOPS and three KOPS present. Leader Linda Morgan called the meeting to order. Congratulations to Morgan for being the best loser for TOPS! Lou Roach won the exchange chart drawing this week. ...
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