Monthly Archives: August 2010

Home Improvement ideas: Summer is coming to an end…

August 31, 2010
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Home Improvement ideas:  Summer is coming to an end…

Well it’s that crazy time of year again for all of us, back to school means moms and dads are happy that school is starting! Students are heading back for another semester and moving companies are as busy as ever… As the September excitement hits us, we have some tips for home owners at...

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Decks

August 30, 2010
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So here are some things to think about regarding decks.  Although summer is almost finished, it does not mean you can not get good use yet out of a deck.  What are some of your options? So many people are opting for composite deck.  The belief here is that they are maintenance free.  That...

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Oh those crazy SEO guys… the Top 10 Craziest Comments we’ve received

August 26, 2010
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Oh those crazy SEO guys… the Top 10 Craziest Comments we’ve received

You know, when you have a blog and you start posting on a regular basis, you start to get a lot of spam comments. I have friends who actually don’t bother using any captcha heuristics or even filtering comments for spam on their blogs, they just let everything through. The problem is, blogs become...

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That Old House

August 17, 2010
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That Old House

That old house, best opportunity? I have renovated 3 early 20th century houses in the past 10 years.  Beautiful, disgusting, challenging and financially rewarding, each of them! My first home was called the “Money Pit”, named so by a friend I invited over for a demo party, where we were tasked with taking down...

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Grading

August 9, 2010
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  Do not forget about grading for rain around your house.  With all the rain this country has been having, I though a little reminder and some tips would be appropriate. What may happen, if you have a negative grade away from your home is the accumulation of water.  Even newer homes with the...

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