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    Oct 19, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  1. New program sets out to prove it pays to conserve

    An EPA grant is giving homeowners who live in the Mapleton-Fall Creek and Mid North Neighborhoods an incentive to conserve water.
    An EPA grant is giving homeowners who live in the Mapleton-Fall Creek and Mid North Neighborhoods an incentive to conserve water. The residents can earn 'water currency' during a pilot program for their efforts to reduce further pollution in nearby...

    Tags: Environmental Issues, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Supply, Conservation

    2. Aug 31, 2012 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  2. Is it time to go cordless on a circular saw?

    DEAR TIM: I want to buy a circular saw for my husband for our anniversary. That way he can build some things for me that I've been hinting I need. However, when I look online at all the different models and types, I'm more confused than ever. The current rage seems to be cordless saws, and the traditional corded saws seem to be very much out of favor. What kind of saw do you have, and what are the pros and cons of each type? What would you buy if you were me? --Marsha V., Nederland, Texas
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    DEAR TIM: I want to buy a circular saw for my husband for our anniversary. That way he can build some things for me that I've been hinting I need. However, when I look online at all the different models and types, I'm more confused than ever. The...
    3. Jun 22, 2012 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  3. First rule of using a pressure washer: Respect its power

    DEAR TIM: I want to rent a pressure washer to clean any number of things around my home. I intend to clean my composite deck, my patio and my driveway, and to wash down my house, which has a combination of wood and vinyl siding. I've never used one before. Are they hard to use? Can you share some tips so I don't hurt myself, my husband, my pets and my house? --Peggy M., San Jose, Calif.
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    DEAR TIM: I want to rent a pressure washer to clean any number of things around my home. I intend to clean my composite deck, my patio and my driveway, and to wash down my house, which has a combination of wood and vinyl siding. I've never used one...

    Tags: Rentals, Spider-Man (fictional character), Building Material

    4. Dec 7, 2011 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  4. How to insulate your basement

    Q. I'm going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. How would you do insulation for a basement remodel like this? Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fiberglass? What's the worst thing that can happen if you do the job wrong, and how do you avoid problems down the road? --Kimberly C., East Hanover, N.J.
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    Q. I'm going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. How would you do insulation for a basement remodel like this? Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fiberglass? What's the worst thing that can happen if you do the...

    Tags: Home Improvement, Building Material

    5. Mar 23, 2012 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  5. What is radiant heat?

    DEAR TIM: I'm looking to buy a house, and I've seen online descriptions saying a house has radiant heat. What in the world is that? The house I grew up in had hot air that blasted out of ducts. What are the pros and cons of radiant heating? Is it expensive to operate? Would you own a home with radiant heat? --Lucy B., Goochville, Va.
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    DEAR TIM: I'm looking to buy a house, and I've seen online descriptions saying a house has radiant heat. What in the world is that? The house I grew up in had hot air that blasted out of ducts. What are the pros and cons of radiant heating? Is it...

    Tags: Networking, Environmental Issues, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

    6. Mar 30, 2012 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  6. Floor joist best practices

    DEAR TIM: I'm going to build a room addition because moving to a bigger home is just out of the question. I've never done rough framing for a subfloor, and I need a quick tutorial on the top things one should know about selecting and installing wood floor joists. --Bob S., Rochester, N.Y.
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    DEAR TIM: I'm going to build a room addition because moving to a bigger home is just out of the question. I've never done rough framing for a subfloor, and I need a quick tutorial on the top things one should know about selecting and installing wood floor...
    7. Mar 16, 2012 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  7. Wood vs. steel I-beams: Is one better than the other?

    DEAR TIM: I'm getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I've been told that a wood beam will work, but I've always seen steel I-beams in other houses. Is it possible for wood to do the job? What are some of the pros and cons of wood I-beams and of steel? If you were building, would you use wood or steel? I don't want to make a mistake on such a critical structural element. --Peter L., White Plains, N.Y.
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    DEAR TIM: I'm getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I've been told that a wood beam will work, but I've always seen steel I-beams in other houses. Is it possible for wood to do the job? What are some...
    8. Jan 13, 2012 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  8. Stopping air leaks in the home

    DEAR TIM: Now that Old Man Winter is here, he's constantly reminding me on windy nights that I've got window air leaks as well as other drafts. Can some of these be remedied now in cold weather, or do I have to wait until spring? Where should I start to look for air leaks? --Dawn P., Asheville, N.C.
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    DEAR TIM: Now that Old Man Winter is here, he's constantly reminding me on windy nights that I've got window air leaks as well as other drafts. Can some of these be remedied now in cold weather, or do I have to wait until spring? Where should I start to...

    Tags: Building Material

    9. Dec 30, 2011 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  9. My favorite hang: Pegboard and hooks that work

    DEAR TIM: One of my New Year projects is to organize my garage and workshop. My tools are scattered everywhere, and I waste time looking for them. My dad used pegboard for his tool organization, but the hooks never seemed to fit the tools properly. I want as near a custom solution as possible. Surely, you've come across some great pegboard as well as hangers and hooks that work well. Talk to me about the workbench that should be up against the pegboard if you can. --Lisanne L., Denver
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    DEAR TIM: One of my New Year projects is to organize my garage and workshop. My tools are scattered everywhere, and I waste time looking for them. My dad used pegboard for his tool organization, but the hooks never seemed to fit the tools properly. I want...
    10. Feb 17, 2012 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  10. Nail guns make rough carpentry easier, but they need to be handled with care

    DEAR TIM: I've always wanted a powered nail gun to do rough carpentry. They're expensive, but I feel I'll get value out of it for all the projects I've got in my future. There are air and gas-powered tools available. It can be pretty confusing. What are the pros and cons of the different tools? And do you have any tips to share? --Brian S., Buffalo, N.Y.
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    DEAR TIM: I've always wanted a powered nail gun to do rough carpentry. They're expensive, but I feel I'll get value out of it for all the projects I've got in my future. There are air and gas-powered tools available. It can be pretty confusing. What are...

    Tags: Shootings

    11. Dec 7, 2011 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  11. Water: Your home's bete noire

    Q. I was at a party this weekend and, of all the crazy things to talk about, a discussion started about what is the biggest danger to a house falling down. Wind, poor soil, bad foundation, poor construction, etc., were all debated heavily. I so wish you would have been there to settle the debate. What, in your opinion, is the biggest danger to a house? --Mike C., Bar Harbor, Me.
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    Q. I was at a party this weekend and, of all the crazy things to talk about, a discussion started about what is the biggest danger to a house falling down. Wind, poor soil, bad foundation, poor construction, etc., were all debated heavily. I so wish you...

    Tags: Building Material

    12. Sep 4, 2011 |Story| Reuters
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    Tags: Rick Perry, Republican Party, Political Candidates, Government, Polls

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