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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/pressure_washer_thumb.jpg" height="81" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nA pressure washer is a fantastic tool, but if used\nincorrectly can cause many problems. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com\ndemonstrates the basics about pressure washers and power washers so you\nget excellent results without hurting your property or yourself.';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/lawn_mowers_thumb.jpg" height="82" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nLawn mowers and lawn tractors are great machines and the latest models have some features worth checking out. New, fancy zero turn mowers and four wheel steer mowers can make mowing your lawn quicker and easier. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com takes you through some of those new lawn mower features.';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/bathroom_fan_thumb.jpg" height="82" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nBathroom exhaust fans don\'t have to be in the bathroom ceiling. You can\nhave a bathroom exhaust fan that works like a central vacuum system,\nwhere the motor is hidden up in your attic so that it\'s whisper quiet.\nTim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, walks you through the basics of those\nnew bathroom fans.';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/672thumb.jpg" height="74" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nRoof cleaning is a task many have to do because moss, lichens and algae can grow on shingles and other roofing materials. Cleaning roof shingles with a pressure washer is possible. Roof shingle cleaning needs to be done carefully with constant inspection to ensure the shingles are not being damaged. I tested a powerful pressure washer on my twenty-year-old roof and was able to clean it without any damage to the shingles.<br>';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/670thumb.jpg" height="75" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nDrywall tools come in all different types and levels of quality. If you are just going to hang and finish a few sheets, you can get by with basic tools. But if you intend to be working with lots of drywall, it may pay to invest in an assortment of joint knives, t-square, stilts, a drywall taping banjo and any number of other specialty drywall tools.';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/671thumb.jpg" height="74" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nShed ramps are necessary for almost all sheds that have a wooden floor. It is very common for a shed floor to be six or more inches above the outdoor grade level. Shed ramps can be made from wood or metal. Wood ramps are fairly easy to construct, but they must not be too steep.<br>';
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