Archive for January, 2012


Kansas City Star
Handyman | Debby Allmon on replacing a broken light bulb
Kansas City Star
If you have a question or problem with something in or around your home, ask a Handyman. Our panelists have expertise in building, remodeling, painting, carpentry, plumbing and more. Send questions to home@kcstar.com or Handyman, House + Home, FYI,

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Ready for recovery: Lowe's and Home Depot hire now ahead of Spring
Reno Gazette-Journal
The North Carolina-based home improvement retailer will open a new store in Legends at Sparks Marina this week. Nationally, it is hiring 40000 seasonal workers for its 1725 stores in time for the warmer months ahead. Earlier this month, Home Depot

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Ready for recovery: Lowe's and Home Depot hire now ahead of Spring
Reno Gazette-Journal
The North Carolina-based home improvement retailer will open a new store in Legends at Sparks Marina this week. Nationally, it is hiring 40000 seasonal workers for its 1725 stores in time for the warmer months ahead. Earlier this month, Home Depot

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Remodeling Market Index Rises to Five-Year High
BuildingOnline
Remodeling sentiment rose to the highest level in five years, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter of 2011. Released today, the RMI increased to 46.6 in the fourth quarter

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Green home: An expert shares tips
Washington Post (blog)
At-home kits go for as little as $20. Low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paint. (Catherine Ho) • Remodeling: Try using biodegradable, plant-based adhesive remover when taking off old tiles or flooring. Use low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paint

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