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“Warranties are not guarantees,” said Jeff Lowinski Window and Door Manufacturers Association’s tactical services vice president. “A warranty can be great or useless depending on what it says.”Today, many vinyl windows offer some version of a lifetime warranty. But not all those warranties are created equal, experts warn. And contractors who don’t know what a warranty really says can be left holding the bag if customers have problems.</div>
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That’s true even in the case of lifetime warranties, because there are no laws governing them, Lowinski says. Some states have tried to set minimum guidelines, but those are hardly a safeguard. For example, California only requires a minimum of three years to meet the lifetime warranty threshold.</div>
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<span style="color: #3e474f;">To make matters more confusing, some manufacturers’ lifetime warranties cover only parts, not labor, and the definition of “lifetime” can vary from the life of the consumer to the expected life of the product. “You’ve got to read the fine print,” said John Gorman president of </span><a href="http://www.remodeling.hw.net/big50/2015/save-energy-company" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Save Energy Company</span></a><span style="color: #3e474f;">, a residential window and door installer.</span></div>
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For contractors, knowing the subtleties of the fine print in lifetime warranties is not only smart business, but also crucial to helping customers find the right product. “If you don’t understand the terms of the warranty, how can you correctly and appropriately recommend a product to a homeowner?” Lowinski asks. “It’s no different than if you didn’t understand the product itself.”</div>
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Savvy contractors say fully understanding warranties is key to closing deals. “First and foremost, warranties are a great selling tool,” Gorman said. “It’s just a sense of security for the homeowner. ‘I’ve got a lifetime warranty. And if anything goes wrong, I’m covered.’ It just takes that issue off the plate.”</div>
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Gorman and others say lifetime window warranties aren’t just good for customers. The right warranty saves contractors a lot of hassle, lost time and money. But once again, even seasoned contractors can become confused by terms such as prorating and the true definition of “lifetime.”</div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><i>Here are six points to consider when examining a lifetime warranty:</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #3e474f;">1. </span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Tempered glass</i></span></span><span style="color: #3e474f;"> Today, many windows come with tempered, or toughened glass, sometimes called safety glass. But tempered glass can also be temperamental, which can result in sudden explosion or breakage, Gorman says. Because of this, tempered glass is often not covered in a lifetime warranty, he warns. So if you’re installing a tempered glass product, check the fine print on the warranty.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #3e474f;">2.<i> </i></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Labor</i></span></span><span style="color: #3e474f;"> If a warranty doesn’t cover labor, contractors have to handle repairs themselves. When only parts are covered, contractors must still do the labor. “That’s taking money out of my pocket. It’s huge to have warranties that cover labor so we don’t have to spend time going back and fixing something that’s not our issue,” said Phil Isaacs, president of California Energy Consultant Services. He added that customers don’t really distinguish between manufacturers or contractors — they just expect the problem to be fixed one way or another.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #3e474f;">3. </span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Response time</i></span><span style="color: #3e474f;"> </span></span><span style="color: #3e474f;">Even if a warranty legitimately covers labor, parts and materials, it’s still not a sure thing. Gorman says some companies underestimate the amount of warranty issues they’ll have to cover and become backlogged so badly they’re essentially not covering the warranty. Because the customer’s relationship is with the contractor, “it reflects poorly on you,” he warned. So when you’re investigating warranties, don’t be afraid to ask the company about typical response times. A reputable company will have an answer.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #3e474f;">4. </span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Company longevity</i></span><span style="color: #3e474f;"> </span></span><span style="color: #3e474f;">It can be tempting to work with an upstart company that offers an attractive price point. But longtime installers like Isaacs warn that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. That’s especially applicable to lifetime warranties, which are only good if they company stays in business. “There are a lot of risks with lifetime warranties in general,” Isaacs said. “And if you go with a company that’s really on the low end, they’re warranty is probably not going to be very solid.”</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #3e474f;">5. </span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Transference</i></span><span style="color: #3e474f;"> </span></span><span style="color: #3e474f;">Some of the most established companies don’t just offer lifetime warranties, they also offer transferrable warranties. Sometimes, this comes in the form of a “double” lifetime warranty, which means the current homeowner can transfer the lifetime warranty to the next homeowners. Other warranties offer a prorated lifetime warranty should the client sell the home within the life of the warranty. “We use the double lifetime warranty in our sales presentations,” Isaacs said. “The more sophisticated buyers see that as a nice option to pass on to a potential buyer.”</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #3e474f;">6. </span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Glass breakage</i></span></span><span style="color: #3e474f;"> This is one of the newer offerings manufacturers are including with lifetime warranties. And Isaacs says it’s got real “sizzle factor” with his clients. Glass breakage coverage does exactly what it says: If the glass accidentally gets broken, the warranty covers replacing that glass. “Someone saved $600 to $800 from the glass breakage warranty and they didn’t have to deal with a glass company they didn’t know,” Isaacs said. “People like that.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spring has arrived & everyone is headed outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. Make your home stand out from the rest this spring with these top projects that enhance curb appeal:</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Installing a New Front Door</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The first thing people notice about your house is your front door, however, most homeowners overlook it completely. This spring, give your front entryway the care it deserves by installing a new style by <a href="http://dealer.thermatru.com/maze-lumber-6323163/peru-il"><span style="color: red;">ThermaTru</span></a>. Whether fiberglass or steel, these p<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue LT Std", sans-serif;">remium entryways are truly unique and uncompromising in every detail.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Updating Porch Railing</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Not only is updating your porch railing great for safety, but it also adds new life to your property. Simply upgrade your classic wood railing or replace it with more modern, bold styles by <a href="https://www.trex.com/products/railing/"><span style="color: #38761d;">Trex</span></a>, and in a single afternoon, your front porch will feel like an entirely new space. For even more curb appeal, consider installing any of Trex’s railing <a href="https://www.trex.com/products/trex-outdoor-lighting/"><span style="color: #38761d;">lighting features</span></a>, so that the beauty and use of your porch can last well beyond sunset.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Refreshing Siding and Trim</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Nothing can age a house quite like cracked, warped, or faded siding and trim. This spring, refresh your home with new siding and trim from <a href="https://lpcorp.com/products/exterior/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">LP SmartSide</span></a>. Made up of engineered materials, this new siding and trim will make your home more durable, efficient, and beautiful than ever before.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Replacing Windows</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: proxima_nova_rgregular, Arial, san-serif;">Over time, the parts of your window can become damaged, warp, or break. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: proxima_nova_rgregular, Arial, san-serif;">Maybe you don’t like how your current windows look – the color is fading, the window material is warping or old screens or storm windows are dated & out of style. <a href="https://www.marvin.com/our-products/windows/replacement-windows"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Marvin Windows </span></a>takes special pride in the beauty and the details of all their products. And as an industry leader in color, materials and hardware choices you don’t have to compromise to get an upgraded look or to match existing windows or styles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From replacing windows on the front of your house to updating that old siding, a little time and effort invested in your home this spring will go a long way to add some much needed curb appeal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though its been 30 degrees in April, believe it or not, summer is right around the corner in the Illinois Valley! That means extra time to spend outside on your deck! However, if you are like a lot of homeowners, there is a good chance your deck could use an upgrade before the season to come. If the boards on your existing deck are looking a bit worn - and the foundation and deck framing system are sound - you can simply replace the walking surfaces and deck railings with composite decking and railing.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f6f7f3;">After all, your time outdoors shouldn’t be spent sanding, scraping and staining – it should be spent sitting on your deck enjoying the view.</span> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's an ideal way to save time and money, while enjoying all of the benefits of composite over wood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Composite decking is a type of lumber material that is made up of wood, plastic, and binding agents, and is best known for its many benefits, which include:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While traditional wood decking requires staining, sanding, or painting throughout the year, composite decking comes prefinished, and only needs cleaned occasionally with soap and water. Plus, composite decking costs less than regular wood decking over the course of its lifespan, since it is resistant to mold, insects, and other decay, helping it to stay in peak condition for longer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most composite decking is made with recycled materials – both wood and plastic – cutting down on waste needed to give you your perfect deck. Not to mention, composite decking is toxin-free, ensuring both you and your home are healthy for a lifetime.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to the same long-lasting technology that makes composite decking resistant to decay, this durable material also will not crack or splinter, helping your deck to stay strong and comfortable.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Featuring intricate streaks and grain patterns, composite decking reflects the natural beauty of real wood with ease. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Available in a number of shades, composite decking can even display the same beauty as exotic woods for less cost and hassle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This summer, opt for a deck that will not only look great, but also be an investment you can count on for years to come by using composite materials. Growing in popularity, composite decking is the best way to ensure the outdoor living space you’ve always dreamed of.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service – a "day on, not a day off." The MLK Day of Service calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to our most pressing national problems. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King's vision of a "Beloved Community."</span></b></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Join forces with your family, friends, or a local organization and try one of these 20 day of service ideas! </span></b></div>
<br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">1. Host a Teddy Bear and Friends Drive </span></b><br />Collect stuffed animals then donate to a homeless shelter for new arrivals. Your local police or fire station might accept this type of donation as well. A teddy bear can bring comfort to children in times of distress. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Make Hygiene Kits for the Homeless</b></span> <br />Homeless people struggle to obtain basic necessities to wash their hands and brush their teeth. Organize your group to collect hotel samples or purchase travel-sized items from a dollar store to complete the kits. <br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />3. Safe Passage to School </span></b><br />School crossing guards are not always available at all schools. Work with community and school leaders to increase safe routes for kids to walk and ride a bike to school. <br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">4. Green Thumbs Unite </span></b><br />Work with community leaders to adopt a monument. Plant a community garden around it and monitor your plants throughout the year. <br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />5. Remember Service Men & Women </span></b><br />Send care packages to deployed troops, veterans, and wounded soldiers. Write a letter of gratitude for their service, and include snack and personal care items. Check out <a href="http://www.operationgratitude.com/">Operation Gratitude</a> and <a href="http://www.give2thetroops.org/">Give 2 The Troops</a>organizations to learn where to send your care packages.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">6. Best Face Forward </span></b><br />Collect unused make-up, perfume, and other cosmetics for a center for abused women. <br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">7. Fight Childhood Diseases </span></b><br />Work together with your local health department to set up an immunization day or clinic to immunize children against childhood diseases. Help promote the event, pitch in to set up, and assist with administrative work. <br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />8. Bring A Smile to the Homeless</span></b> <br />Fill a pair of new socks with granola bars and bottles of water to give to homeless men and women you pass on the street. <br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />9. Pitch In For the Elderly </b></span><br />Organize your group to rake leaves, shovel snow, or do housework for elderly neighbors. If you don’t have an elderly neighbor, consider a senior citizens neighborhood community. <br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">10. Adopt A Park </span></b><br />Decide on a park to adopt. Grab some trash bags and pick up trash to beautify the park. Getting outside to care for the environment is a great way spend a few hours.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">11. Care for Furry Ones </span></b><br />Volunteer at an animal shelter to help clean up, play with the animals, groom animals, and walk the dogs. Your time spent here will make the shelter a nicer environment for the furry residents. <br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">12. Donate Old Linens to an Animal Shelter </span></b><br />Linen closets are often overloaded with too many worn out items. Donate old bath towels, blankets, and sheets to your local animal shelter. These household items are used for bedding, clean up, and keeping the animals warm. <br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />13. Read to Senior Citizens </span></b><br />Aging eyes can make it difficult to read fine print. Volunteer to read letters, newspapers, or magazines to residents in a local nursing home. <br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">14. Book Collection </span></b><br />Collect used magazines, paperbacks, and novels to donate to prisons, jails, and shelters. These places are often overlooked when a group is hosting a book drive, but books are so needed at these community places. <br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />15. Recycle Old Athletic Shoes </span></b><br />Sneakers can be transformed into sports surfaces like running tracks, baseball fields, and basketball courts. Nike’s <a href="http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/better-world/reuse-a-shoe">Reuse-a-Shoe</a> program has ground down more than 28 millions pairs of shoes turning them into more than 450,000 sports surfaces around the world. Donate collected sneakers at a Nike Store near you.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">16. Collect Eyeglasses </span></b><br />Many nonprofit organizations collect old glasses and repurpose them by sending them to people in need. <a href="http://onesight.org/">OneSight</a> and <a href="http://www.lionsclubs.org/">Lions Clubs International</a> are two organizations helping in this worthy cause. Research online which group has a location closer to you. <br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">17. Stand Up Against Hunger </span></b><br />People struggle with hunger every day. Collect non-perishable food items from neighbors, family and friends and donate to your local food bank. Before collecting items, check out your local food bank’s website to see what items are accepted. <br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">18. Toy Drive </span></b><br />Gather used baby and toddler toys from friends, family, and neighbors. Donate these items to a nearby church, synagogue, mosque, or temple for their youngest members. <br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">19. 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<span style="color: #38761d;">Peru, IL 61354</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d; line-height: 1.5em;">Phone: 815-223-1742</span></div>
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Maze Lumberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00266665455895198713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161142619127035502.post-79912915631535767182017-12-27T09:31:00.006-08:002017-12-27T09:31:48.266-08:005 Reasons to Consider Replacing Windows<div class="post-content" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Scada, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">
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Is it time to think about replacing the windows in your home? Below are five reasons why you may want to start lining up estimates.</h2>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">1. Decaying or deteriorating components.</span></h2>
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Older windows are made mostly of wood and glass. Even with regular painting, water can find its way into the wood, creating decay. Seals between double panes of glass can deteriorate, allowing moisture between the panes. Over time, glass will become hazy. Frost inside or between panes also indicates potential problems with either the window unit or its installation. (Note: During extreme temperatures, even high quality, well-installed windows can frost.)</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">2. Difficulty opening and closing, inoperable or failing to close tightly.</span></h2>
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Windows that open and close with difficulty or not at all can indicate either a window problem or an installation problem. Installation problems can show up long after the windows have been installed due to structural shifting from settling, repeated storm impacts or prolonged exposure to wind, sun and moisture.</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">3. Poor energy efficiency.</span></h2>
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The energy inefficiency of older windows can add substantially to heating and cooling costs. The importance of such costs depends greatly on how you use your cabin. If yours is a weekend or occasional getaway, you probably won’t save enough in energy bills to cover the cost of replacement.</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">4. Maintaining or changing appearance or style.</span></h2>
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Sometimes, only one or two windows need replacing, but to maintain a consistent look, you may want to consider replacing all of them. This is especially important if your cabin is subject to zoning or historic preservation regulations. Changing window styles can also contribute greatly to a complete makeover in your cabin’s appearance.</div>
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If you are selling and your cabin has aging windows, studies suggest that you can typically recover as much as 75% of the cost of replacement in the sale price. If the existing windows are in good shape, you may be able to dress them up at a greatly lower cost with new trim.</div>
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Types of windows are classified according to how they open and close:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Double-hung or single-hung windows have one or two sashes that lift up and down horizontally.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sliding windows have sections that slide open to one side.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Casement windows open out – often by using a hand crank located near the windowsill – and have hinges along the sides.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Awning windows open out with hinges at the top of the unit.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">The terms “bay” and “bow” refer to a group of windows that jut out from the wall of a home.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Transoms are typically rectangular-shaped windows that are placed over a door.</li>
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Fall is here and its time to start preparing your home’s exterior outdoor living space for the impending harsh winter weather. Taking the time now to get your home prepared for snow, ice, and freezing temperature will not only help protect your home but will save you some time in the spring.</div>
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Your home’s exterior is your first layer of protection from the winter weather. Make sure it’s in prime condition before bad weather and cold temperatures appear.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Check your <a href="http://mazelumber.discovermarvin.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;">windows</span></a> for cracks and clear the sills of dirt and debris and clean them with a dry paintbrush.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Replace or reattach any loose or damaged weather stripping around the doors and windows. Check for drafts and caulk inside and outside as needed.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Replace screen doors with<span style="color: #38761d;"> <a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/products/doors/storm-doors"><span style="color: #38761d;">storm doors.</span></a></span> A storm door will provide an extra layer of protection and reduce air and moisture leaks.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Inspect your <a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/products/siding"><span style="color: #38761d;">siding and trim</span></a> for wood rot, decay, or other problems and make any necessary repairs.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Examine your <a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/products/roofing"><span style="color: #38761d;">roof</span></a> for missing or damaged shingles and replace as necessary to prevent leaks.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Check for damaged or missing flashing around the chimney, walls, skylights, and vent pipes and replace them as needed.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Ensure that gutters and downspouts are properly fastened and directing water away from the house.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Check that handrails on all of the exterior stairs are sturdy and secure.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Trim overgrown branches away from the house and electrical wires to prevent branches from causing damage if they become coated with ice.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Remove any hoses and store them inside. Shut off all of your exterior faucets.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Be sure to properly drain and disconnect any water feature to prevent them from cracking and breaking over the winter.</li>
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Your <a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/products/decking"><span style="color: #38761d;">deck</span></a> should be thoroughly inspected for damage at least once a year. If you didn’t inspect it or refinish it in the spring, check now to see if it needs to be refinished or requires any repairs.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Examine your deck for split or decaying wood. This should include the support structures, deck floor, and railing. Replace any damaged or decayed boards.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Make sure the railing and banisters are properly secured.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Replace any flashing that is damaged or missing, especially in areas where water may collect.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Give your deck a thorough cleaning to get rid of all the dirt and grime. You can use a power washer but do so carefully so you don’t damage the wood. Be sure to sweep away any leaves or debris.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Sweep your patio to remove any dirt and debris and wash it thoroughly with a hose.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Remove any weeds that may be growing around your patio.</li>
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While outdoor furniture is designed to stand up to harsh winter weather, it’s always a good idea to give it a little extra TLC at the end of the season to prolong its life and keep it looking great longer. Be sure to clean your outdoor furniture before storing it away for the winter. If your furniture will remain outside, consider covering it for added protection.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">If you have metal furniture, examine it for scratches and rust and touch it up with automotive paint.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">For wrought iron furniture, use a wire brush to remove rust and touch it up with an exterior paint created specifically for wrought iron.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Plastic furniture can become brittle if it is left outside in frigid temperatures. Clean it with soap and water and store it inside.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Inspect wood furniture for wood rot, decay, or damage and repair and paint it as needed.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">For outdoor furniture with fabrics, you should give it a good cleaning before storing it. Vacuum or brush off dirt and use soap and water on tough stains. While outdoor fabrics are resistant to mildew, it’s still a good idea to store them indoors over the winter. Consider storing them in plastic bags to keep them clean.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7;">Hammocks and umbrellas should be stored indoors. Before storing, wash them with soap and water. Be sure to allow them to try thoroughly before storing them to prevent mildew and mold.</li>
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Maze Lumberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00266665455895198713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161142619127035502.post-31545920365044920892017-09-29T13:37:00.001-07:002017-09-29T13:40:18.254-07:00Inspect Your Fire Extinguishers!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A fire extinguisher is something most people don’t think about until they need one. While you may be able to use a home fire extinguisher to help you put out a small fire, you may find that it’s of little value if it hasn’t been kept in operating condition. Below are some tips to help make sure your fire extinguisher is in proper working order.</div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Before you buy or use a fire extinguisher, you should know what types of fires it is made to handle. The </span><a class="external" href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/extinguishers.html" rel="nofollow" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">U.S. Fire Administration</span></a><span style="color: #333333;"> says fire extinguishers are made to combat five types of blazes:</span></div>
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Some fire extinguishers may be made for more than one type of fire, and they will be labeled as such: “ABC” or “BC,” for example.</div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Even if they haven’t expired, home fire extinguishers should be </span><a href="https://blog.allstate.com/fire-safety-what-to-know-about-fire-extinguisher-inspection-and-maintenance-video/" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">checked each month</span></a><span style="color: #333333;"> to help make sure they are ready for use, says the </span><a class="external" href="https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2014_39.pdf" rel="nofollow" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">National Fire Protection Association</span></a><span style="color: #333333;"> (NFPA).</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-family: "opensanssemibold" , "arial" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>1. Ensure accessibility.</b></span> Make sure the extinguisher is in its proper spot, visible and easy to access.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-family: "opensanssemibold" , "arial" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>3. Check the pressure.</b></span> If your fire extinguisher has a pressure gauge, be sure that the gauge’s needle indicates proper pressure. If the fire extinguisher has a test indicator, press it to make sure the pressure reading is within the correct range.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-family: "opensanssemibold" , "arial" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>5. Document your inspection.</b> </span>Keep track of your extinguisher’s monthly checks and maintenance. Some extinguisher come with an inspection tag for this purpose.<span class="thread" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333;">Fire extinguishers are often an overlooked part of a home safety plan. Do your checks, </span><a href="https://blog.allstate.com/fire-safety-do-you-know-how-and-when-to-use-your-fire-extinguisher-video/" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">know how to use them</span></a><span style="color: #333333;">, contact your local fire department if you need help or more resources and be sure your extinguishers are ready for use — just in case.</span></b></div>
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Maze Lumberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00266665455895198713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161142619127035502.post-68085261556382976352017-08-01T07:28:00.000-07:002017-09-29T13:29:29.451-07:00DIY a Home Bar With These Free Plans!<div class="content" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Print off one of these free bar plans to help you build the home bar you've always dreamed of. There are free bar plans for indoor bars, outdoor bars, and even tiki bars, to help you get just the style you're looking for.</b></span></div>
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The free tiki bar plan includes a materials list, tools list, the tiki bar blueprints, and step-by-step building instructions complete with color photos.<b><u> <span class="content-list-body-block-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0783ab;"><a class="content-list-body-more-link" data-type="link.articleReview" href="http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/improvement/outdoor-projects/free-tiki-bar-plans" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(7, 131, 171), rgb(7, 131, 171)); background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1px 1px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0.075em; transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out; white-space: nowrap;" target="_blank">More </a></span></u></b></div>
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A rolling bar cart is a great alternative to your standard home bar and this one can be used both inside and out. With a large shelf, a towel bar, and wheels you can finish it in any color you want.</div>
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These are complete building plans that include everything you need to build this basic bar project for less than $50. <span class="content-list-body-block-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0783ab;"><a class="content-list-body-more-link" data-type="link.articleReview" href="http://www.ana-white.com/2014/06/plans/simple-rolling-bar-cart" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(7, 131, 171), rgb(7, 131, 171)); background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1px 1px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0.075em; transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out; white-space: nowrap;" target="_blank"><b>More </b></a></span></div>
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Use this free outdoor bar plan that incorporates a basic design with simple woodworking skills to get you an outdoor bar in just a few hours. Step-by-step directions with color diagrams will help you get this outdoor bar built in no time. <span class="content-list-body-block-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0783ab;"><a class="content-list-body-more-link" data-type="link.articleReview" href="http://myoutdoorplans.com/furniture/outdoor-bar-plans/" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(7, 131, 171), rgb(7, 131, 171)); background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1px 1px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0.075em; transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out; white-space: nowrap;" target="_blank"><b>More </b></a></span></div>
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If you aren't much of a bar person but love the classic touch it add to a home, you may want to consider building this DIY coffee bar that would be a cute addition to any home.</div>
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This free coffee bar plan includes a cut list, supply list, written directions, and lots of photos to help you along the way. <span class="content-list-body-block-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0783ab;"><a class="content-list-body-more-link" data-type="link.articleReview" href="http://thetaleofanuglyhouse.com/diy-coffee-bar/" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(7, 131, 171), rgb(7, 131, 171)); background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1px 1px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0.075em; transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out; white-space: nowrap;" target="_blank"><b>More </b></a></span></div>
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This Old House has a wonderful free bar plan with panels, molding, and an optional foot rail. It's less than $500 to build and will take you just a weekend.</div>
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The free bar plan comes complete with diagrams, shopping lists, building instructions, photos, and even a video. <span class="content-list-body-block-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0783ab;"><a class="content-list-body-more-link" data-type="link.articleReview" href="https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-build-bar" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(7, 131, 171), rgb(7, 131, 171)); background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1px 1px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0.075em; transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out; white-space: nowrap;" target="_blank"><b>More </b></a></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Free Home Bar Plan from Bob's Woodworking Plans</span></b><br />
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The finished result of this free home bar plan is a classic 6-foot bar that features an oak arm rest and a brass foot rail. There's plenty of room on the inside of the bar for storage with drawers, shelves, and a wine rack.</div>
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Download a PDF of this free home bar plan and you'll have over 40 pages packed with directions, a materials list, diagrams, and photos.<b><u> <span class="content-list-body-block-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0783ab;"><a class="content-list-body-more-link" data-type="link.articleReview" href="http://www.bobsplans.com/FreePlans/6FtBar/HomeBarPlans.htm" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(7, 131, 171), rgb(7, 131, 171)); background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1px 1px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0.075em; transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out; white-space: nowrap;" target="_blank">More </a></span></u></b></div>
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This free bar plan is inspired by Pottery Barn's Chesapeake Bar. This outdoor bar has a fold down top and sides that open allowing you to keep your bar stocked at all times.</div>
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Diagrams, instructions, and a materials and tools list will help you along each step of the way of building this outdoor bar. <span class="content-list-body-block-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0783ab;"><b style="background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(7, 131, 171), rgb(7, 131, 171)); background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1px 1px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; outline: 0px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0.075em; transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out; white-space: nowrap;"><a class="content-list-body-more-link" data-type="link.articleReview" href="http://www.thedesignconfidential.com/2012/06/free-diy-furniture-plans-build-pottery-barn-inspired-chespeake-bar-cabinet" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(7, 131, 171), rgb(7, 131, 171)); background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1px 1px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; outline: 0px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0.075em; transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out;" target="_blank">More </a></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b>HomeWetBar.com's Free Bar Plan</b></span><br />
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Another free bar plan suitable for indoor or outdoor use is offered by HomeWetBar.com. This bar plan is listed as costing around $1,500 - $2,000, but you can get the price down if you choose different materials than are listed.</div>
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The bar plan is setup as "8 Easy Steps," complete with the most essential set of tools and equipment you'll need to build it, and images throughout to help guide you through the construction. <span class="content-list-body-block-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0783ab;"><b style="background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(7, 131, 171), rgb(7, 131, 171)); background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1px 1px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; outline: 0px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0.075em; transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out; white-space: nowrap;"><a class="content-list-body-more-link" data-type="link.articleReview" href="http://www.homewetbar.com/blog/free-diy-home-bar-plans/" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(7, 131, 171), rgb(7, 131, 171)); background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1px 1px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -0.03em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0px, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.03em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.06em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.09em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.12em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0.15em 0.075em, rgb(255, 255, 255) -0.15em 0.075em; transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out; white-space: nowrap;" target="_blank">More </a></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">AVOIDING CONTRACTOR SCAMS</span></h1>
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Property owners can become the victims of unlicensed, uninsured, inexperienced contractors and outright scammers who come to prey on uninformed people. Poor quality contractors and scammers can cause permanent damage, devalue your property, steal your money and put you at personal, legal and financial risk... not to mention all the headaches!</div>
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Many scams begin with a knock at your door, or an unsolicited call on the phone, claiming to be a contractor. Unfortunately, many scam companies imitate legitimate contractors, so protect yourself by checking your contractor out, <strong style="margin: 0px;"><u style="margin: 0px;">before</u></strong> agreeing to an inspection.</div>
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<span style="color: #1b2735;">Make sure any contractor you work with is properly licensed, insured, and provides 3 local references. Feel free to check out our list of </span><a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/installation-services/local-contractors"><span style="color: #38761d;">local contractors</span></a><span style="color: #1b2735;"> that we know and trust.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Scam Warning Signs</span></h2>
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The following list represents the most common indicators that the person or company you are speaking with might be running a scam.</div>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Not properly licensed</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">No insurance or under-insured</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">No local office (beware of P.O. boxes and hotel addresses)</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Won't provide local references</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Demands up-front cash or deposit</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Shows up on convicted criminals list</li>
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Many excellent storm restoration companies have multiple offices around the country, or travel to work in hard hit storm areas. Just because a contractor is from out of state, it is not necessarily a reason to worry. However, as with any contractor you hire, you'll want to do your homework and check the contractor out before signing a contingency agreement or contract to do any work on your property.</div>
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If you decide to hire a contractor that is based out of state, make sure they have a local office, or reciprocal relationship with a local contractor, who will perform warranty repairs, if your contractor should leave the state. It is important to remember your workmanship warranty is worthless, if your out-of-state contractor leaves the state and does not have a local representative to honor the warranty.</div>
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Storm chasers are like ambulance chasers. They flock to areas of the country that have been recently hit by damaging storms and attempt to scam people that are in need of serious help</div>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">A temporary office or P.O. box</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Out-of-state phone numbers</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Out-of-state license plates</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Staying in a hotel, or motel</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">No local references</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Don't know your area</li>
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<span style="color: #1b2735;">You can avoid scams by working with one of the highly rated and experienced storm restoration contractors listed on our </span><span style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/installation-services/local-contractors">website.</a> </span><b>If you have any questions or concerns, please stop in or give us a call!</b></div>
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Maze Lumberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00266665455895198713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161142619127035502.post-81283062752759009742017-06-07T08:30:00.003-07:002017-06-07T08:30:52.239-07:00What to Ask Your Deck Builder Before Hiring Them<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you are getting ready to hire a contractor to build your deck you should thoroughly research their building history, get at least three estimates, and always ask them questions. This will help make sure that you are being dealt with fairly and that you will hire a contractor that you will be comfortable with …</div>
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Source: <a href="http://livbuildingproducts.com/questions-ask-deck-builder-hiring/">livbuildingproducts.com</a></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">BUILDING A DECK IS A BIG INVESTMENT FOR YOUR HOME.</span></h1>
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It will help make your home a more enjoyable place and will also help with resale if you’re thinking about putting it on the market someday.</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">THAT’S WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT YOU GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT.</span></h2>
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In previous blog posts, we've talked about how to build your own deck. But we think it’s also important for folks to reach out for professional help with their deck when they need it. A licensed contractor will know all of the rules to building a deck. We’re talking structural, safety, legal (and important) rules. Most people don’t have a building background, and that’s totally OK. Now, it’s time to understand how to hire the right builder.</div>
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We found this post from <a href="http://livbuildingproducts.com/questions-ask-deck-builder-hiring/">LivBuildingProducts.com</a> that outlines a few questions you’ll want to ask a builder before hiring them. Do you have ideas to add to this list? Click on the link above to find out more.</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Peru, IL 61354</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d; line-height: 1.5em;">Phone: 815-223-1742</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">When you start on a journey of planning, building, or updating a </span><a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/products/decking" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">deck</span></a><span style="color: #333333;">, there are a lot of terms you should know. Take a look at this graphic put together by </span><a href="http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-plans/outdoor/terminology-of-decks/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Wood Magazine</span></a><span style="color: #333333;">. If you’re a visual learner, it’s especially helpful. They’ve also defined all of the different terms. Armed with this information, you should feel confident moving forward with your wood deck construction.</span></div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Beams or girders:</b> Hefty framing members (usually 4x, 6x, or doubled or tripled 2x stock) attached horizontally to the posts to support the joists.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bridging:</b> Short pieces of lumber between joists that strengthen the framing. They are designed to prevent the joists from twisting.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Decking:</b> 2x or 5/4 stock attached to the joists to form the deck floor.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Joists:</b> Horizontal framing members (usually 2x stock) fastened on top of the beam or flush with the ledger to support the decking. A header is fastened to the ends of the deck?s interior joists. Rim joists or end joists are the outermost joists perpendicular to the ledger.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Joist hangers:</b> Metal fasteners that allow you to fasten the joists in place without notching the ends of the board. A joist hanger secures a joist to a ledger or rim joist.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ledger:</b> A board (usually 2x stock) attached to the house to support one side of the deck.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Piers:</b> (not illustrated) Precast concrete pyramids made to set on in-ground footings. Where frost heave is not a factor, piers set directly on the ground to support posts.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Post anchors:</b> Metal framing connectors that attach posts to piers or footings. They raise the base of the posts slightly above the top of the footing, protecting them from water damage.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Posts:</b> Timbers (usually 4x or 6x) set vertically to support the deck framing. Posts are used on all but the shortest decks. The posts can be cut off below the deck surface, or they may rise above the surface to provide support for the railing. Posts may rest on top of concrete footings or they can be set plumb in the hole before the concrete is poured.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Rails:</b> Horizontal components of railings that provide a safety barrier and handhold for stairs or along the sides of the deck.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Railing:</b> The assembly made of rails, rail posts, cap rails, and balusters or spindles. The balusters, the smallest vertical components, are positioned to fill the space between the top and bottom rails and between rail posts. Maximum baluster spacing for child safety is 4".</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Risers:</b> Boards covering the vertical spaces between stairway treads. Although shown in the drawing, risers are often omitted on deck steps and other exterior steps.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Stringers:</b> Long, diagonal framing parts (usually 2x12s) that support stair treads. The stair treads are attached to the stringers.</div>
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One of the many questions in life – should I <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">stain</em> or <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">paint</em> or <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">seal </em>my deck? All will protect your deck, thus saving you tons of cash. The cost of staining, sealing, or painting your deck is way (WAY) cheaper than replacing the whole thing. No matter what, test the color on a hidden board prior to tackling the entire project to make sure you’re happy with the color. Better to be safe than sorry. Also, be sure to read the stain, paint, sealer manufacturers instructions on application. Follow the rules, folks.</div>
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Which is better- Stain, Seal, or Paint? The answer is simple: it’s personal preference. Whether you stain, paint, or seal, it is extremely important that you protect it.</div>
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Stains do a great job of highlighting the natural beauty of the wood grain. The right stain can be a stunning, simple, design addition to your exterior space. You’ll have to maintain your decking from time to time. The frequency of maintenance will depend on things like wear and tear, the color of the stain, the quality of the stain, and the quality of the prep work that went into staining the deck before. There’s solid and semi-transparent stains depending on how much you would like to see the wood grain.</div>
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If the proper prep work was done to a deck on the East Coast near the salty air, and if the deck doesn’t have any shade – with six people living in the house and using the area once a week – with a midgrade quality stain … you might expect to the deck would have to be re-stained every few years.</div>
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As a protective coating goes, paint is hard to beat. You won’t see discolorations or any imperfections until something happens to the paint. The required maintenance for a painted deck will be less frequent, but again it will depend on the location, Mother Nature, and how much use your deck gets. Be sure to look for exterior deck/patio paint.</div>
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Keep in mind, however, that paint can flake. So this might require more maintenance than a stain.</div>
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You can get a clear sealant for your deck if you want the unique grains to shine through. However, sometimes it’s fun to mix it up. Most of the time, stains also contain a protective sealant. It’s a good idea, though, to re-seal your deck (or check that it needs to be re-sealed) once a year.</div>
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Maze Lumberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00266665455895198713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161142619127035502.post-51213096334891172262017-04-05T13:10:00.001-07:002017-04-05T13:10:52.813-07:00Is It Time To Refinish Your Deck?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Is your deck looking worse for wear? It’s time to refinish it! Out with the sun-bleached gray and in with the new! When it comes to revitalizing your deck, there are many options, and Mother Nature is a formidable opponent.</b></div>
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The wood for decks is pressure-treated, and that’s a good thing; the bugs steer clear, it’s made to stand up to the elements, it's low maintenance and easier to maintain than you think.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”</strong></div>
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A well-kept deck with new stain and sealer will endure the elements and look super fabulous compared to an unfinished deck.</div>
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Would you like a contrasting or blending deck stain? You can go either way with a gamut of colors that will beautify and protect. Here’s the catch. When you stain, you have to seal. The same sealer that protects tends to fade in the sunlight. And if you don’t keep that up, it’ll look faded and neglected.</div>
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The good news is that refinishing—outside of labor—will only run about $200 in materials. Power Washing is great for dirt, mildew and some layers of the older finishes. You could get an electric pressure washer however, cheaper ones are little more than an overpriced water pistol. Get a gas powered version that has some boom to it. They run around $300 +/- but will pay for themselves over time. Renting one or having a power washing service can run the same for a single visit.</div>
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Refinishing your deck is a three-step process. It involves stripping and scrubbing the deck with an effective cleaner followed by resealing all the exposed wood surfaces with a clear, semi transparent or solid-color sealer. Be sure to repair or replace any rotting pieces.</div>
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Once the deck has dried and cured, do a walk around and check for any nail or screw heads. Those can be murder on toes. Most of the time you can countersink the nails. However, deck screws are another story.</div>
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For deck screws, simply back them out with a cordless drill with a Phillips’ head bit. If the teeth won’t bite, try using a slam hammer. Replace any screws with 3″ galvanized (weatherproof) deck screws, using the existing screw holes.</div>
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<i>We'll cover Staining vs Painting vs Sealing in our next blog. </i><i>Be sure to check it out!</i></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Joist: </b>Parallel framing members installed horizontally to carry floor and ceiling loads.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Floating Floor: </b>A floor system that can be placed on top of an existing floor (and does not need to be nailed down.) Tiles or boards are glued together rather than directly to the sub floor or floor.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dormer Window: </b>A window that rises vertically from a sloping roof.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Hip: </b>The angle formed by two intersecting, sloping roof planes that runs from the eaves to the ridge of a house.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Parquet Flooring: </b>Woodwork floors set in geometric forms for design purposes.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Ponding: </b>The pooling of water on a roof.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Prefinished Floor:</b> A finished flooring that requires installation only.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pickled Floors:</b> The informal, casual look when you rub white paint into already stained or finished wood flooring.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Soffit: </b>The underside space between the end of the roof and the side of a home, often vented to provide circulation to the attic.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Frieze: </b>A carpet style where the yarn is tightly twisted to give it a nubby, rough appearance.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Subfloor: </b>Boards or plywood mounted over joists on which the finish floor is laid.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Terrazzo: </b>A multi-colored floor made from stone or marble chips embedded in cement.</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Jamb: </b>The molding around a window frame. The “side jamb” is vertical while the “head jamb” is horizontal.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Lite: </b>A pane of glass within a window. Often used when talking about how many panes there are in a window (i.e. a 12-lite colonial window.)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Louvered Window: </b>A window with several glass, metal or wooden slats that open together like shutters, usually by pulling a lever or crank to adjust the angle. Also called a jalousie.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Mullion: </b>The vertical strip of wood that separates side-by-side windows.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Oriel Window: </b>Similar to a bay window, it projects out from the wall, but does not extend to the ground. Instead the bottom curves back into the wall.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sash: </b>The parts of a window that holds the glass (the “doors” of a window.)</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Girder: </b>A large beam of wood or steel which acts as the principle support for loads along its span.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Header: </b>A beam which is perpendicular to wall suds above doors, windows or other openings. It carries the weight of structural loads.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Joint: </b>Any place where two building materials come together and leave a gap or space.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Miter: </b>A 45-degree cut. Unlike a compound miter cut, the saw blade remains at 0 degrees.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pull Bar: </b>The tool used to tighten tongue and groove joints during the installation process.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sapwood: </b>The lighter color wood near the outside of the tree.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stud: </b>A 2×4 or 2×6 vertical framing member used to assemble walls.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Toenailing:</b> Nailing at an angle to connect one framing piece to a second.</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Passive Cooling/Heating: </b>A building structure designed to increase ventilation and retention of heating/cooling within its building components.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Passive Solar Design: </b>Using design methods to capitalize on heat and light from the sun, thereby reducing the need for electric systems.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pellets: </b>Fuel that consist of 100% wood sawdust with no additives.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Split System:</b> An air conditioner or heat pump that has components in two different locations (typically one inside and one outside).</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Integrated Hot Water System: </b>A system that provides water heating from a single heat source.</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Integral Sink:</b> A sink made out of the same material as the countertop to form a continuous surface.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Paver Tile:</b> Tile that is larger than six square inches.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pyrolave:</b> Countertop material made from enameled lava rock.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Retrofit:</b> Upgrading a preexisting fixture by installing new parts.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sconce:</b> A light fixture attached to a wall.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Shim: </b>A thin piece of wood used during installation to insure that countertops are level.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Substrate:</b> Any surface to which a paint, stain or sealant is applied.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tongue and Groove:</b> A way of connecting materials, such as wood, in which the tongue of a board is placed into the groove of the board following it.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Veneer: </b>A thin piece of wood attached to particleboard to create the illusion of wood surfaces.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs):</b> Materials that evaporate from organic products and can cause acute and chronic illnesses.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Wood Shakes: </b>Rough, thick, uneven shingles, either hand split or sawn, that can be used as a siding material.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Xeriscape:</b> landscaping that is designed specifically for areas that are susceptible to drought, or for areas where water conservation is practiced.</li>
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A disaster supply kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. You should have a kit at home and also at your place of work. At work, try to include a pair of comfortable shoes in case you need to walk to a shelter area. It's best to assume that in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, roads will be inaccessible by vehicles, and public transportation will be shut down.</div>
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Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment's notice and take essentials with you. You will probably not have time to search for the supplies you need or shop for them.</div>
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You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least 72 hours. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours or it might take days.</div>
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Additionally, basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment and telephones may be cut off for days, even a week or longer. Your supplies kit should contain items to help you manage during these outages.</div>
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Water, food and clean air are important things to have if an emergency happens. Each family or individual's kit should be customized to meet specific needs, such as medications and infant formula. It should also be customized to include important family documents.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Battery-powered radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Flashlight and extra batteries</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">First Aid kit</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Whistle to signal for help</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Infant formula and diapers, if you have an infant</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities</li>
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If you live in a cold weather climate, you must think about warmth. It is possible that the power will be out and you will not have heat. Rethink your clothing and bedding supplies to account for growing children and other family changes. One complete change of warm clothing and shoes per person, including:</div>
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Below are some other items for your family to consider adding to its supply kit. Some of these items, especially those marked with a * can be dangerous, so please have an adult collect these supplies.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Emergency reference materials such as a first aid book or a print out of the information on <a href="http://www.ready.gov/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0074a2; cursor: pointer; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: none;">www.ready.gov</a></li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Rain gear</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Cash or traveler's checks, change</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Paper towels</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fire Extinguisher</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Tent</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Compass</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Matches in a waterproof container*</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Signal flare*</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Paper, pencil</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Personal hygiene items including feminine supplies</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Disinfectant*</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Household chlorine bleach*</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">You can use bleach as a disinfectant (diluted nine parts water to one part bleach), or in an emergency you can also use it to treat water. Use 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Important Family Documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container</li>
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Keep an <a href="http://www.evacsak.net/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0074a2; cursor: pointer; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Evac-Sack</a> (or pillow case) and supplies handy for your pets. Make sure that everyone in the family knows where it is. This kit should be clearly labeled and easy to carry. Items to consider keeping in or near your pack include:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Pet first-aid kit and guide book (ask your vet what to include, or visit the ASPCA Store to buy one online)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">3-7 days-worth of canned (pop-top) or dry food (be sure to rotate every two months)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Disposable litter trays (aluminum roasting pans are perfect)</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Disposable garbage bags for clean-up</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Extra collar or harness as well as an extra leash</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bottled water, at least 7 days' worth for each person and pet (store in a cool, dry place and replace every two months)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">A traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Blanket (for scooping up a fearful pet)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Recent photos of your pets (in case you are separated and need to make "Lost" posters)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Especially for cats: Pillowcase or <a href="http://www.evacsak.net/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0074a2; cursor: pointer; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Evac-Sack</a>, toys, scoopable litter</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Especially for dogs: Extra leash, toys and chew toys, a week's worth of cage liner</li>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Like many of us, homes need a tune-up after the long winter months. Everything from the roof to the sump pump needs a once-over after the season has taken its toll. To help you cover all the bases, we’ve come up with a handy spring-maintenance checklist. Consult it every year and your home will thank you.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Spalling is a chipping or popping away of a brick’s face, leaving the brick’s interior susceptible to moisture and crumbling. Look for this and any deteriorated mortar that typically occurs on older homes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Is your brick plagued with efflorescence, those unsightly white deposits caused by soluble salts left behind during water evaporation? The Brick Industry Association recommends dry brushing in warm, dry weather to remove it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">If you discover water penetration in brick, consider sealing the brick with an appropriate sealant.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Repainting siding or trim is often more than a one-weekend project. For color consistency, you just can’t just touch it up—you need to paint a whole section.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">If you live in a place where there’s a lot of freezing and thawing, gutters will expand and contract, so make sure they’re flush to the roof, with no sags or dips.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Get a professional cleaning if you live in a two-story house. Do-it-yourselfers will be safer cleaning a ranch home.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Shingles that curl (turn up) and claw (turn down) can make your roof inefficient and susceptible to leaks. Call a minimum of three roofers before committing to one for repairs. You’ll educate yourself in the process and end up with a better deal.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Have a professional chimney sweep clean and inspect your active or decorative chimney. Professionals should also check the chimney flue and cap for cracks or leaking.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Check your attic for proper ventilation and birds’ nests.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Look for obstructions over vents, damaged soffit panels, roof flashing leaks and wet spots on insulation. Keeping a good airflow will save you when it comes to cooling costs.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Change filters and clean the air purifier as needed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Change batteries on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Shrubs and landscaping help against soil erosion and should be planted to form a negative grade, which means water will flow away from the house.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Seal and inspect asphalt or concrete driveways. Most of us put off sealing driveways until the fall, but the spring is an ideal time to do it. The sealer you use, the driveway material and climate will affect how often you need to seal your driveway.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Make sure the sump pump is operating correctly, and install a battery backup pump. The backup, another pump that floats above the original pump, will kick on when the electricity goes out. If your sump pump fails, an alarm goes off, letting you know the backup is working. A few hundred dollars will save you thousands in water damage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">It’s easy to insulate your walls with fiberglass insulation (at least when they’re open!),</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">but the job still requires attention to detail to get the maximum benefit. Every gap and compressed</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">batt leaves a path for heat or cold to escape.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Measure and cut the fiberglass batt for an exact fit. Add about 1/4 in. to the measurement</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">to ensure a snug fit. Use a 4- to 6-in.-wide board or strip of plywood as a straightedge to guide</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">your utility knife. Line up the edge of the board at the proper width, compress the insulation and</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">cut it with a sharp utility knife. A scrap of plywood under the batt will protect finished floors and</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">that </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">seal against the drywall. </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Put the batt in place, and use a scissors to snip around the box.</span><br />
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Split apart the batts to fit around wires and pipes to get the full value of the insulation.<br />
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Plug holes in the top and bottom plates with expanding spray foam.<br />
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Seal the gap between the bottom plate of the wall and the floor with acoustical sealant or caulk.<br />
Press the poly into the sealant. Use special airtight electrical boxes (see photo, Tip 5)<br />
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<span style="color: #231f20;">So you’ve decided you’re ready to buy new exterior doors for your home. But you’re having a hard time figuring out which type of door you want. That’s where </span><a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/products/doors"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Maze Lumber</b></span></a><span style="color: #231f20;"> can help!. We're here to give you some of the basic facts you should know when you go to purchase a door.</span></div>
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There are three common exterior doors you can choose from: <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">fiberglass, steel or wood</span>. Each type of door has its advantages and disadvantages.</div>
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<span style="color: #231f20;">Let’s start with </span><a href="https://www.thermatru.com/products/entry/fiberglass-entry-doors/index.aspx"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>fiberglass doors</b></span></a><span style="color: #231f20;">. Fiberglass doors are energy efficient. These doors offer up to four times the insulation that wood offers. They also require minimal to no maintenance. These doors won’t warp or deteriorate over time like wood can. They also aren’t going to dent or rust as a steel door might. Some people choose not to buy fiberglass because they want the authenticity that wood offers. However, you can order your fiberglass door with a wood grain or smooth finish. Then the doors can be stained or painted. One disadvantage of fiberglass doors is the cost. Fiberglass exterior doors can be double the price of a steel door. Once people hear the price, they sometimes shy away from purchasing.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #231f20;">Speaking of </span><b><a href="https://www.thermatru.com/products/entry/steel-entry-doors/"><span style="color: #38761d;">steel door</span></a></b><span style="color: #231f20;">, they are the next option on our list today. Just like fiberglass doors, they too are energy efficient. However, they aren’t as efficient as fiberglass but they offer good insulating value. Depending on your environment or location, they require less maintenance. Steel doors don’t do well near the water. We wouldn’t recommend them for anyone with waterfront property because they will rust overtime from the moisture. Steel doors can easily be dented as well as scratched. They can be painted, but not stained. Steel exterior doors are not available with a wood grain; they all come with a smooth finish. Their big advantage is they are far less expensive. It’s still a great quality door for about half the price.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #231f20;">Last, but certainly not least, are beautiful wood doors. </span><a href="http://www.simpsondoor.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Wood doors</b></span></a><span style="color: #231f20;"> are seriously hit or miss. People love them because they can give your home that “high-end look.” Like we stated before about wanting authenticity, you can’t get more genuine than with real wood. Wood doors are warm and inviting. People love their natural beauty and are easily drawn to wood doors. If scratched, wood doors are easy to repair because you can simply sand it down and re-finish it. However, wood doors definitely have their disadvantages as well. They require regular maintenance. The finish on a wood door will fade over time. Usually, people who purchase a wood door are told to refinish the door every 1-2 years. Here at </span><a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Maze Lumber</b></span></a><span style="color: #231f20;">, we also recommend people to consider some sort of overhang to protect the door from precipitation. Wood doors easily absorb moisture and this can cause the door to warp or rot. They are also the least energy efficient out of the three types and can also be very expensive.</span></div>
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Review your home for safety basics such as carbon monoxide detectors, fire hazard prevention, places for common falls, etc. Don’t hesitate to call in a professional when you need to!</div>
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Whether this means using less heat or upgrading your appliances, aiming for an energy efficient home means you lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Who could ask for more? A few energy efficient improvements:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Programmable thermostat – adjust the temperature when you’re at home vs. away. You can control thermostats from your smart phone and return the temperature to a comfortable level before you even return home.</span></li>
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Most houses have one of these rooms – it’s pristinely decorated, but it never gets touched. You can’t even remember the last time you sat on the couch. You don’t need to let that valuable square footage go to waste. Find a way to revamp the room and make it useful. Whether you transform its purpose or knock down a wall to expand the room next door, you’ll be grateful for the change.</div>
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Depending on the size of the project, your home improvement project may cost a few bucks. Start budgeting for your dream home now, so you don’t have to cut any corners in the future.</div>
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Stop tripping over stray toys and digging for that missing mitten. Make a small investment in great home storage solutions (think: hidden shelving, improved entryway, new shed) and save yourself more than a few headaches.</div>
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When do you feel the most at peace in your home? Is it sitting on the porch? Relaxing in a bubble bath? Watching movies with your family? Identify your favorite home activities, and build out that part of your home. Refinish your deck, remodel your bathroom, or finish your basement as a movie theater. When the space is more available to you, you are more likely to make use of it.</div>
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Spend a month building up a list of small home improvements. Keep an eye out for problems such as grungy outlet covers and chipped window paint. At the end of the month, divvy up the tasks and devote the next month to getting them all done. These small projects shouldn’t take too long to complete, and they will make a huge difference in your home. This Old House made a <a href="http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20767776,00.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #a21d21; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.4s ease;">handy list</a> of potential fixes for your home.</div>
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Focus your year on one big home improvement project. Devote the year (or just a part of it) to research, planning, and pricing. By taking the extra time, you ensure you will plan for a project that you’ll love in the long term, and you will be more prepared for common hiccups and even be able to avoid them. Your researching planning can include Pinterest boards, drawing inspiration from friends’ homes, heading to your local home improvement store, vetting potential contractors, and setting a realistic budget.</div>
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Maze Lumberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00266665455895198713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161142619127035502.post-51134400901122787772016-12-07T12:39:00.001-08:002016-12-07T12:39:30.687-08:00Must-Know Safety Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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It’s almost Christmas, which means it’s time to decorate for the holidays! Before you grab a ladder and head to the roof, keep in mind health care professionals treat approximately 13,000 people each year due to injuries sustained from holiday decorating mishaps. </div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">As specialists in building supplies, decks, patios, and porches, </span><a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;">Maze Lumber</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> understands how dangerous hanging holiday decorations can be. Luckily, you can improve your safety while decorating with these tips.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">No matter where you place your family’s Christmas tree, it should be positioned away from </span><a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/products/fireplaces"><span style="color: #38761d;">fireplaces</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> and radiators. Heated rooms tend to dry out live trees faster, so keep the stand filled with water if you have a live tree. This can cut down on fire risks.</span></div>
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You should only use lights that are labeled for the outdoors, have fused plugs, and have been tested for safety by a recognized testing laboratory. Check the lights for frayed wires, loose connections, and burned-out bulbs. They should only be plugged into grounded outlets or outlets with ground fault circuit interrupters.</div>
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<img alt="porches" src="http://dashboard.localvox.com/sites/default/files/inline_images/porches-10390325.jpg" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: content-box; display: inline-block; float: right; height: 260px; margin: 10px; max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 180px;" />If you want to apply holiday lights to the top of your porch or roof, you’ll probably need a ladder to reach these areas. Make sure you have a person spotting you while you’re adding lights to the roof. They should hold the ladder still while you’re working. </div>
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The most common places to hang holiday lights are roof lines, porches, and deck rails. Before you start hammering or attach clips to these places, check to see if there are any visible signs of rotten or decaying wood. Damaged sections of wood can be unstable, causing the lights or wood itself to fall and hit someone. Replace any areas that cause concern.</div>
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No matter where you hang your holiday decorations — the porch, along some deck railing, or the roof — always use caution to avoid injury and fire risks.</div>
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Dealing with icy sidewalks is a fact of life in northern climates where snow and winter conditions are common. There are many different ways to deal with ice, whether using one of many chemical compounds to melt it or using more environmentally friendly products to provide traction and prevent slippage.</div>
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<span style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How Do They Work?</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ice melt products attract moisture to themselves to form a liquid brine which generates heat and melts ice. The product must reach the pavement to become effective. Once on the pavement the brine can spread out and break the bond the ice has with the pavement. As the ice is loosened, it can more easily be shoveled away.</div>
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<span style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kinds of De-icer</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Every year there are more and more choices when it comes to de-icers. A lot of the choices are very similar and differ only in marketing with each product claiming to be the best. 95% of all de-icers are made from one, or a blend, of five products. Typically blends are made to try and combine the best advantages of each chemical.</div>
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<span style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Calcium chloride</span> - This is basically traditional ice melt. It will melt ice to temperatures of -25˚F. It gives off heat as it dissolves which melts the ice quicker but <a data-component="link" data-ordinal="1" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" href="http://lawncare.about.com/od/organiclawncare/a/Mulch-Your-Leaves-Into-The-Lawn-Even-Oak-Leaves.htm" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0099cc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">leaves</a> a slimy residue. It is corrosive to metal and can be damaging to vegetation if over-applied. Magnesium chloride is a very similar product and becoming more popular. It is less corrosive and safer on concrete and plants.</div>
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<span style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sodium chloride</span> (rock salt) - Rock salt is the least expensive and very efficient. Will melt ice to temperatures of 20˚F. Effective at drying out icy surfaces. Not as harmful to concrete as other products but can be damaging to vegetation and is corrosive to metal.</div>
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<span style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Potassium chloride</span> - Is more expensive than other products. Works well when mixed 50/50 with rock salt. Will melt ice to temperatures of 12˚F. Relatively safe but can still cause plant injury if over-applied.</div>
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<span style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Urea</span> - Commonly used as a fertilizer but is also an effective ice melter. Will melt ice to temperatures of 15˚F. Over application can harm vegetation.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Calcium magnesium acetate (CMA)</span> - Is made from dolomitic limestone and acetic acid (main compound in vinegar). It has little affect on plants and concrete but it's </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">performance </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">decreases at temperatures below 20˚F. It works differently than other materials in that it does not form a brine like salts. CMA helps prevent snow particles from sticking to each other on the road surface. It prevents re-freezing more than it melts ice and tends to leave a slush.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #191919; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Given the alternative of dangerous conditions, the benefits can outweigh the potential disadvantages. All de-icers have the potential to damage vegetation, concrete, and corrode metal. Moderate use combined with adequate rainfall to dissolve and wash away product should be enough to protect vegetation and hard surfaces. Damage to concrete occurs not from the effects of the salt but from the effects of the freezing point of water. When the freezing point of water is lowered (by creating a brine), the number of freeze/thaw cycles increases and the expansion of freezing water (hydraulic pressure) can exceed the strengths of concrete.</span></div>
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Other, more natural, products can be used to treat icy sidewalks and driveways. Although they are generally less effective, they pose less harm to the environment and pets. Natural alternatives like sand, sawdust, wood shavings, and kitty litter are mainly effective for their gritty, anti-slip qualities. They provide better traction to walk on the ice but do not actually melt ice. They are often mixed with ice melt products as a way to use less chemicals.</div>
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<li>Do not over apply, follow instructions on the label.</li>
<li>Do not try to melt everything. Clear snow first.</li>
<li>Wear gloves. Ice melts are an irritant.</li>
<li>Do not use on new concrete that has not fully cured.</li>
<li>All products have some effect on the environment. Flush area with water if over-use is suspected or damage appears on plants.</li>
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</span>Maze Lumberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00266665455895198713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161142619127035502.post-3546452759469030252016-11-10T08:33:00.001-08:002016-11-10T08:33:11.173-08:00Winter is Coming: How to Prep Your Deck<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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spice lattes are lining the counters of your favorite coffee spot, and you can
break out your favorite cable-knit sweater. The cooler weather is officially on
its way and depending on where you’re located, it may be here sooner rather
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The little woodland creatures start to gather up
the food to store for winter. We humans should take their cue and start
preparing for winter too. You can start by prepping your outdoor deck for
the elements. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13pt;">Your deck receives
a lot of use during the summer with foot traffic, summer storms, scorching
heat, and high humidity. The fall and winter bring in a whole other slew of
wearing elements with ice, dryness, wet slush that sits on the wood until it
melts, gray winter days that don’t help with the drying time, the list goes on…
Your deck is going to need some pampering.</span></div>
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anything else, your deck is going to need a thorough clean to remove dirt,
mold and mildew, and all the other standard grit that builds up over time.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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moisture from seeping down into the wood and damaging or warping it. For
those dreary winter days when the sun refuses to come out and everything
just remains a bit wet, this finish will preserve your wood.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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regularly, empty buckets/pots/planters if the water might spill over or
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Fall is truly one
of the most magical times of the year and not only do you have to protect your
body from the elements with hats and gloves, you need to care for those
important investments on your home. Follow these three simple steps to keep
your deck healthy and it will be last as long as your favorite sweater.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When you walk up to someone’s home, what you’ll notice right away is the <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">entryway door</span>. What does your door say about you? Is it unique? Does it add character to your home?</div>
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<span style="color: #231f20;">You’d be surprised what adding a </span><a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/products/doors"><span style="color: #38761d;">new entryway door</span></a><span style="color: #38761d;"> </span><span style="color: #231f20;">could do for your home. There are many reasons why you should invest in a new entryway door, but today I’m going to hit on three main reasons to consider it for your home. Investing in a new door can lower your utility bills, is easier to maintain, and it also gives your home more curb appeal.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #231f20;">These days we are all about </span><span style="color: #38761d;"><a href="https://www.thermatru.com/products/energy-efficiency/"><span style="color: #38761d;">energy-efficient</span></a> </span><span style="color: #231f20;">everything. Replacing your entryway door or any of your doors for that matter could lower your energy bill significantly. With our doors at</span><span style="color: #231f20;"><span style="color: #38761d;"> <a href="http://www.mazelumber.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;">Maze Lumber</span></a></span><span style="color: #231f20;">, you’re getting a sturdy construction of steel or fiberglass that will be more durable during Midwest weather. New homeowners want to know they are going to stay warm and cozy all winter long. One of the main things people look into when buying a new home is if they are going to have to pay an arm and a leg for their utility bills. If they know one of these bills will be much lower, you are a shoo-in for a buyer.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #231f20;">Investing in a new door could also help reduce the time you spend on </span><a href="https://www.thermatru.com/pdfs/Literature/FiberglassVsWoodBrochure.pdf"><span style="color: #38761d;">maintenance</span></a><span style="color: #231f20;">. Fiberglass doors are almost completely maintenance free. It would be extremely wise as a homeowner to replace your old wood door with a new fiberglass or steel door. We know that as homeowners you might not have alot of time to maintain to your home. Take some of the stress out of your upkeep and invest in an entryway door that will make your life a whole lot easier.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #231f20;">Last, but certainly not least, is greater </span><a href="https://www.thermatru.com/learn-plan/design-inspire/curb-appeal/"><span style="color: #38761d;">curb appeal</span></a><span style="color: #231f20;">. Adding a new door makes a statement about your style and there are so many beautiful doors. Choose a decorative glass door with full or half sidelites for a sparkling entrance. Perhaps a simple or subtle door design that allows for more privacy. The door is the first impression. When people are looking for a new home, they are greeted at the front door. Make them excited to enter your home! A new door adds value and appeal to your home. Make the best first impression possible and spruce up your home with a new entryway.</span></div>
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<a class="" href="http://mazelumber.blogspot.com/2016/10/4-fall-home-improvement-ideas.html" style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2015/09/29/15-fall-maintenance-tasks-every-homeowner-should-tackle-now"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Fall is an ideal time to make repairs</span></a><span style="color: #333333;"> that will make your home more energy efficient, both saving you money and keeping you warmer. Even if you can't afford major repairs, such as a new furnace or new windows, there are small things you can do to save big bucks on </span>heating costs<span style="color: #333333;"> – and you can handle most of them yourself. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;">Homes can lose heat in a lot of different areas and there are a lot of things that can be fixed in someone's home.</span></div>
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Here are 13 hacks to winterize your home while also trimming your heating bill.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Caulk around windows</span>. Warm air can escape and cold air can enter your house if the area around your windows has cracks. Caulking needs to be replaced periodically, and you should check every fall for holes that need to be patched, as well as holes anywhere outside your house. You want to make sure your home's envelope is secure.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Replace weatherstripping around doors.</span> If you can see light around the edges of your doors, you need new weatherstripping. A small weatherstripping costs you five or six dollars, and it will save you hundreds of dollars in electrical bills.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Close up your fireplace.</span> Make sure your flue closes all the way, and check whether you can feel air coming in when it's closed. Glass doors around your fireplace opening are another way to keep warm air in and cold air out of your house.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Put up storm windows and doors.</span> If you have older windows and doors, adding storm windows and doors can help considerably. Window insulation film is another option to provide a layer of protection.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Add heavy drapes and rugs</span>. Changing light summer drapes for heavy winter drapes was common in earlier times, and it's still helpful. Drapes can keep the room warmer, while putting down rugs provides a layer of insulation above the floor.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Improve your insulation.</span> Insulation deteriorates over time, so you may want to add more material in your attic. Other places to add insulation are in crawl spaces and exposed areas of decks. Its also recommended to create a false ceiling in unfinished basements and insulating between that ceiling and the living area. An insulating cover over your attic opening also helps trap in the heat.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Cover your water heater. </span>You can buy a water heater blanket for around $20 at the hardware store that will keep the tank from losing heat as quickly, saving you money on your heating bill.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Get an energy audit.</span> Many utility companies will provide a free energy audit and give you suggestions on improvements you can make to your home. You can also pay for a more extensive energy audit where they'll look at all the places you're losing energy.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Change your furnace filters. </span>If the filters are dirty, your furnace has to work harder. In most homes, filters should be changed monthly in the heating season. You should also have your furnace serviced periodically to make sure it is working properly. It's easy to overlook but it can mean your system isn't working efficiently.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Get a programmable thermostat. </span>The newest thermostats can learn your family's habits and set themselves to keep the house cooler when no one is there and warmer when the home is occupied. You can also purchase a more basic programmable thermostat. Prices vary considerably, depending on how sophisticated you want your thermostat to be.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Lower your water heater temperature.</span> You can lower it from 140 degrees to 120 with no ill effect. And 120 degrees is the temperature recommended by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Replace less efficient windows and doors. </span>Adding double- or triple-pane windows, insulated doors and insulated garage doors will significantly improve the energy efficiency of your home.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Lower the thermostat. </span>It's actually more comfortable to sleep in a colder home, and you can always add more blankets. When you're awake, wear a sweater or sweatshirt to stay comfortable with a lower thermostat setting.</div>
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