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Quick Painting Tips From the Experts The pros know it's often the simplest household item that can make an existing tool work better -- or substitute in a pinch for a more expensive piece of equipment you might only use once in a lifetime. |
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Your Ultimate Guide to the 5 Materials That Make a Modern Deck Decking options have grown exponentially over the past several years. It wasn't long ago that the only choice was wood. |
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Halloween Vandalism: How to Prevent It -- And How to Clean It Up Minimizing darkness by keeping your property well-lit is the best preventative measure for homeowners concerned about the risk of an egging, a toilet-papering, a pumpkin-smashing or a mailbox-bashing |
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