Follow these AsktheBuilder tips to clean your paint brushes and extend their life for many years.
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In this issue, Thanksgiving and a ride home to remember, more Christmas gift ideas that will please the DIY'r (geology map software, light wand and insulated screwdrivers), slow hot water solved with a recirculating pump and an upcoming Stain Solver inventory reduction sale.
When doing floor grout repair, it is important to remove all the failed grout. Your floor tile grout repair job will last longer if the new grout is not applied on the old grout.
Purchasing a chainsaw can be overwhelming. Chainsaws come in a variety of sizes and horsepower. Select a chainsaw with a chainsaw bar long enough for your cutting needs.
In this issue, a salute to veterans (a little late), Google's Gmail video chat feature, a wireless video camera, search tips for getting the most from your search engine, painting plastic recycling bins, recipes from readers, Space Shuttle insulation tiles, gutter guards (test results) and spray spackling.
In this issue, another energy tip and an energy monitor, three videos you should watch, a great cordless circular saw, iphone construction calculator, a public relations mistake, a great tool kit gift idea, Stain Solver oxygen bleach on a cook top, attending the Boston Green Build conference and a new first - simple as apple pie.
There is a big difference between portable generators and standby generators. A portable generator can be moved around and normally will operate a single appliance, maybe two. A standby generator or home generator can power an entire home. There is also a difference in the way they react to a power outage.
In this issue, a special message regarding the Energy Savings eBook and a trip to Boston.
Patio repair can require a little work on your knees. If the mortar joints need to be repaired, remove all the old mortar and save it. After leveling the patio stones, replace the mortar around the patio stones.
If this issue, a new energy savings ebook is introduced, a good cause from Google, setting your thermostat when leaving a home for the winter, new advertising options for AsktheBuilder.com, save money on building tools, Thanksgiving stress and cleaning and the latest column and video from Ask the Builder.
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