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How To Replace a Dryer Vent
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
Is your dryer vent working properly? Is it safe? A partially-clogged dryer vent can cause your dryer to work harder and use more energy, costing you more money. A vent system that leaks or does not vent outside the home adds between one and two gallons of moisture to the air inside your home for each load of clothes. Excess moisture promotes rot, mildew and the growth of other unhealthy bacteria
How To Prepare for Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
When a hurricane threatens, your primary concern is for the safety of your family. But your house is important too, and it requires protection even though you may be evacuating the area. The most important step you can take is to make plans and provisions to protect your home long before hurricane season starts. That way, when a storm does threaten, you can concentrate on the safety of your family
How To Install a Motion Detector
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
Motion detectors are a convenient and efficient source for outdoor security lighting. Most units are prewired and preassembled for easier installation. The simplest way to install a motion detector is to replace an existing light with a motion detector light. Having a motion detector included with your light fixture allows the fixture to work automatically. If an object moves, the motion detector
How To Install a Lockset
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
Thieves usually look for easy access into potential targets. You can make your home much less attractive to them by installing a new, sturdy lockset. It only takes a few simple tools and a couple of hours. The cost of the project depends on the type of lockset you choose.
How To Install a Deadbolt Lock
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
There are two major types of deadbolt: surface mount and internal. While surface mount deadbolts are easier to install, internal deadbolts provide more security. You can make your home much less attractive to thieves with a few simple tools and a little effort.
