Archive for November, 2009

How To Stop Condensation In Your Home

November 26, 2009
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If you have condensation in your home, you have a serious problem. Condensation that accumulates on your home’s windows can cause damage to your window sills, drywall, flooring; and worst of all it will damage your wall studs. I won’t go into all of the reasons here as to how humudity, temperature and more...
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When Do I Need A Building Permit In Christiansburg Virginia

November 24, 2009
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Building permit requirements will vary from town to town, so it is very important for anyone planning home repair or improvements to become familiar with the requirements before any type of construction begins. In the Town of Christiansburg, a building permit is required when: • A dormer window will be added to your house....
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Where to buy Central Vac bags in Christiansburg or Blacksburg

November 20, 2009
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Central Vacuum systems only have one drawback: The vac replacement bags are hard to find. You can find bags for regular, upright vacuum cleaners just about anywhere, but you will have to search everywhere to come across one in Christiansburg, Radford, Blacksburg or anywhere else in the New River Valley. If you are lucky,...
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How to keep water out of your basement

November 14, 2009
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An inch or two of water on your basement floor can be nightmare, especially if your basement is finished and is being used as a living area. Water will destroy your carpets, drywall and baseboards and serve as a catalyst for mold infestation. These types of water damage can be costly and difficult to...
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