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Copper gutters will not rot or rust, and add a…
…a "walk by" component of the home. Copper gutters leave the realm of utility and enter the arena of architectural detail. Most copper gutter jobs are custom, allowing plenty…

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…with rubinate binders and treated with an EPA registered wood preservative (zinc borate) making the finished product exceptionally strong, consistently straight, and resistant to fungal decay and wood-destroying insects. Bonded over the…

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…of the old paint. Once the wood is bare, clean it and treat it with a paintable, water-repellant preservative. Once the preservative has dried, apply a primer and top coat at the recommended spread rates. Chalking Some exterior…

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…painting. If there are any areas where the paint is gone and the wood is exposed, treat the wood with a water-repellent preservative and allow it to dry thoroughly before priming. Problem Deterioration If the exam reveals more serious paint problems…

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…beneficial creatures as earthworms and better able to hold water and nutrients. It creates a healthier environment for beneficial fungal and bacterial activity. Even better, you can make compost out of leftovers. With a composter established, add leaves…

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…Sun Aire SAP1000 Air Purifier from Better Living mold and fungal spores all fall into the particulate pollutant category. These…
…light to kill gaseous pollutants like bacteria, viruses and fungal spores that are airborne or on surfaces like ductwork. These…

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…it is used to add permanent-press qualities to clothing and draperies, as a component of glues and adhesives, and as a preservative in some paints and coating products. In homes, the most significant sources of formaldehyde are likely to be pressed…

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