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Here's some advice from the readers that relates to two household problems discussed in this space recently:
Summertime chimney odors: "We have had this problem for years. During hot, humid days, heavier, denser air is drawn down the chimney, causing the odor of a sooty fire to seep into the room.
- Unfortunately, with high temperatures comes bugs. Here is a realistic approach to control these warm weather pests.
- I've never wasted vacation time on any of my houses. What I've done instead is used time away from the office to get completely away.
- Are any projects are worth the investment? It's time to weigh the costs.
- Admit it: You're thinking about a face-lift. You've noticed the little lines forming here, darkened areas emerging there. Features once fresh and sparkling are looking worn and dull.
- Do-it-yourself mishaps can turn into big headaches, so it’s a good idea to evaluate a project before you break out the tools.
- With kit homes, turn your do-it-yourself desires into a beautiful new abode. No pegs required.
- These sites assist in estimating the immediate costs and long-term value of projects.
- The perfect storm - storm door, that is - could be as close as your front door. But it isn't likely to be anything like your grandmother's painted wood or silver-gray aluminum screen door, says Steve Melman, a spokesman for the National Association of Home Builders.
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