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Five Easy Ways to Stop Mold Growth in Your Home

newsusa — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:00:00 UT

The right combination of oxygen, moisture and temperature can trigger mold growth in
your home, a problem that may result in significant property damage. Mold frequently grows on
drywall and other types of wood or paper construction materials. But if your home's walls are made
from concrete masonry, the resulting damage may be far less severe.

Tips for Tire Safety

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:00:00 UT

You may not give a lot of thought to your tires, but consider this: The average area of the "footprint" of a tire in contact with the road is similar to the bottom of an average man's shoe sole - and the entire weight of your vehicle and its contents is supported by the tire and air inside the tire. Proper tire maintenance is an important safety function, but it is often neglected.

The Safe, Easy Way to Hang Things on Your Vinyl Siding

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:00:00 UT

Homeowners love to decorate their houses - inside and out. But hanging pictures on the wall in your living room is a lot easier than hanging a planter on your siding.

"Putting a nail or a screw into your siding can cause water seepage or buckling, and it will void your warranty protection," says Derek Diss, owner of Creative Vinyl Products. Diss owned a construction company for 16 years and he found that his customers were always asking him how they could hang flower pots and other decorative items on their siding. "I really didn't have a good answer for them," he says. So he invented one.

Home Maintenance Checklist

AdFusion — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:00:00 UT

Most homeowners know regular maintenance is a must. Anytime is the perfect time for routine maintenance checks on many areas of your home. But how do you decide what needs to be done, and in what priority?