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Men's Crusher Hat Keeps You Cool and Shaded Three years ago I wore a wide-brimmed hat all summer as I re-roofed my house. It was an ill-fitting leather hat that cooked my skull. I wish I had had the Duluth Trading Men's Crusher Hat that I tested yesterday while doing amateur radio at the historic […]
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New subscriber? I'm glad you're here. Seasoned subscriber? Thanks for sticking around! One of my hobbies is taking sunrise photos. I'm blessed to have a superb location to see such majesty. Here's what I saw yesterday morning. CLICK HERE to see a high-resolution version. The lake was like glass. It was something to behold in […]
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Stains on shingles from algae and mildew are quite common. Moss and lichen are also a nuisance. A garden hose and oxygen bleach are solutions.
High efficiency furnaces can save money and they help conserve our natural resources. Before you think about junking your good furnace, keep in mind that the high efficiency furnace can cost up to $1,000.00 more than a standard one. Be sure you can reap enough savings to make it worthwhile.
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Asphalt Shingle Failure Question #1: Tim, I’m beside myself. My expensive asphalt shingles that have a 30-year warranty are less than ten years old and starting to curl. I see lots of roofs around me doing the same. I never recall observing this type of defect in all my past houses with asphalt shingles. Did […]
New subscriber? WOOT! Welcome! Existing subscriber? Smooooch - you know I love, love, love you too! You may or may not know that my college degree is in geology. It was a fascinating course of study. Geology made me a better builder because I understood how houses interacted with the soil. I also discovered how […]
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