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Assessing the Cost of Winter Damage

It's been a harsh winter in many parts of the country, but now that Spring is finally here it's time to assess how much damage the ice, snow, water and cold has done to your home.…

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The Bosch Modern Kitchen

Bosch appliances shares their innovative lineup of steam ovens, dishwashers and induction cooktops.…

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World of Concrete

If you love tools, trucks and heavy equipment you would love this show. …

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Clopay Goes Mod Squad

See the newest contemporary garage doors from Clopay at this year's Builder's Show as well as on display at The New American Home.…

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CES 2015

Photos from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas…

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A Primer on Window and Door Styles

Window and door styles are as varied as ever. Make sure you are aware of the terminology when you are shopping, so you can find exactly what you are looking for.…

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How To Protect Your Home During An Ice Storm

Now that winter weather is here, you may find yourself in the midst of an ice storm. Besides creating incredibly hazardous driving conditions, ice storms are also dangerous because it doesn’t take much ice accumulation to bring down tree…

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Fall is Here, Time to Winterize Your Home

Temperatures are falling quickly and before you blink the first winter storm will hit your home. Before that happens you need to take steps to ensure your home is properly winterized and that starts with making your home energy…

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How to Identify Window and Door Replacement Needs

Now is the perfect time to start winterizing your home, and the first step is checking all of your windows and doors for drafts from leaks around the door threshold and casing and window sill and jamb.…

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The Joy of Daylighting

If you're seeking an energy-efficiently lighting system for your home that is easy to install and will last for years, Solatube is your answer.…

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Jonathan Adler & KOHLER: A Match Made in Color

Jonathan Adler is a self-made icon in the design world. He began his career as a potter and soon transitioned his eye for great taste into home furnishings. Adler has also written a few books that celebrate color, so…

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Magnum Work Boots: Precision Ultra Lite II Review

The Magnum Work Collection features progressively styled, athletically inspired footwear designed for the food service, health care, service industry, construction and industrial occupations.…

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Dyson 360 Eye Robot Vacuum

Dyson has finally entered the world of robot vacuums with the Dyson 360 Eye. Never touch your vacuum again.…

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Tips for a Greener Bathroom

Going green in the bathroom is one of the most effective ways to save money and help protect the environment without requiring a significant amount of time or effort on your part.…

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KOHLER Touchless Flush Toilets and Kit

Touchless Toilet Technology for residential spaces, providing homeowners--particularly families with children--a safer way to control the toilet's flush. Simply holding a hand over the tank lid directly above the sensor activates the flush. …

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A Smart Home Study

Lowe's shares the results from their smart home study that shows exactly what we need and desire from a smart home system.…

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6 Tips to Improve the Indoor Air Quality in Your Home

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that Americans spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors. The EPA also advises that indoor air can be five times more polluted than outdoor air due to indoor air pollutants. …

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Best Practices for Peak Summer Season Lawn Maintenance

The heat is on, and hopefully your lawn is thriving. What worked in Spring doesn't always work in Summer, so lawn equipment experts at Husqvarna shared some tips and best practices for peak summer season lawn maintenance. …

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iRobot Mirra 530 Pool Cleaner Review

Mirra uses enhanced robotic technology to deep clean pool surfaces and water for you, removing leaves, hair and dirt, as well as algae, pollen and bacteria as small as two microns. …