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Top Ten Questions to ask about Bottled Water
Q1. Where does bottled water come from? A1: Bottled water is frequently filtered tap water or it comes from other sources such as wells or springs. Almost all bottled water is filtered at the bottling plant and sealed into bottles. Q2. Is Bottled Water Safer than Tap water? A2: Bottled water is not necessarily safer than tap water, as it sits unrefrigerated in bottles for indefinite periods, resulting in bacteria growth over time. Leaching of the chemicals that make …
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Your home is not an expense; it is an investment
Your home is something you own that can appreciate over time. Any money you spend on renovations adds value to your investment. This value is called equity (the difference between what you owe on your mortgage and what you can get in the way of fair market value for your home if you sell it). You can get ahead financially by using smart borrowing solutions to finance your home and your renovations. Because your mortgage payments may not be any higher than your rent …
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Manhattan project- design transformation & complete renovation
This Manhattan project entailed a design transformation and complete gut renovation of a 2,400 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, with a new enlarged kitchen including 2-tiered room lighting, central air-conditioning, new windows, and a built-in music system.
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Working Safely With Lead-Based Paint
Until recently, contractors, homeowners, and the general public in the U.S. had little knowledge of the dangers around them as they worked on older buildings. Many historic restorationists who focused on buildings from the 19th and early 20th century knew that the lead commonly used as a binder and colorant in old paint could poison them. In 1971, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development agency (HUD) enacted laws to reduce lead in house dust in federally-assisted housing. It wasn’t until 1978 that the US outlawed the manufacture and application of lead-based paint. Most European countries had done so decades before.
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Choosing a Power Drill
Hand-held power tools have become an indispensable part of the modern handyman’s and contractors’ toolbox. Power drills are the most commonly purchased hand-held power tool. You can spend from $30 – $400 for a tool that meets your needs. With that dollar range in mind, you may want to ask yourself a few simple questions before you go shopping. These same questions will also apply to most power tool purchases.
