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How to Check and Seal Windows

Posted on Dec 19th, 2011 ( Pacific ) Full Article
Follow these steps and your windows will be airtight and ready for the season.


Step 1: Check for Drafts

First, determine if any air is flowing through your closed windows. A great way to do this is to hold a lit candle close to the window seams. If the flame bends...

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All About CFLs

Posted on Nov 7th, 2011 ( Pacific ) Full Article
Why to use Energy Star Qualified CFLs
•Last up to 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs
•Use 1/3 the energy of ordinary bulbs
•Save an average of $30 each or more in energy costs over their lifetime; change five bulbs to
•Energy Star and save...

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How to Make Bowling Ball Ladybugs for your Garden

Posted on Nov 2nd, 2011 ( Pacific ) Full Article
What a creative way to recycle a bowling ball and add some fun decorating to your garden. It's a bit chilly outside, so if you make this a winter project and paint in your garage, then be sure to have proper ventilation. Make this something fun for your kids too! Have them paint the polka dots on...

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Miracle Network Makeover

Posted on Oct 24th, 2011 ( Pacific ) Full Article
Prior to the fall show in Denver, Ace Hardware surprised Ayla Charness, the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Colorado Champion, with a complete bedroom makeover. Ace transformed her bedroom from floor to ceiling and featured Clark+Kensington™ paint. The makeover was led by Ace’s Home Exper...

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Autumn Roses on Parade

Posted on Oct 23rd, 2011 ( Pacific ) Full Article
Those darn roses. Just when I think I'm not ever going to plant another one and am considering yanking some of them out, they charm their way back into my good graces. Thanks to the cooler fall weather, my roses have managed to make me forget (sort of) the ugliness of black spot that I had to deal w...

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