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Cape Cod Homeowners Articles about plumbing, heating, air conditioning, hvac, fences, security systems, insurance, swimming pools, landscaping

Solar Energy

Solar Energy – Photovoltaics SCHUCO Authorized Dealer & Installer: E.F. Winslow    (800) 870-1117 Create your own power with Solar Energy! Your home can become your own utility company. Photovoltaic technology uses the sun’s energy to make electricity for your home. … Continue reading

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Home Inspection Tips

Are you looking to buy your first home? These helpful tips from Gibson Home Inspection will let you know what to expect during the inspection and allow you ample time to prepare for the inspection. Allow approximately two to three … Continue reading

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Roof Cleaning And Stain Prevention

  Is your roof covered with black streaks and dark stains? A stained roof is not only an eyesore, but the shingles are also being damaged, diminishing the life of your roof. On Cape Cod, Gloeocapsa Magma, more commonly known … Continue reading

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Top Ten Reasons You Should Professionally Stage Your Home

Top Ten Reasons You Should Professionally Stage Your Home…  Kim Cuppels, Simplified Home Staging 1 You Will Make More Money According to the national Association of Realtors (NAR), the average staging investment is between 1 and 3 percent of the … Continue reading

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Closets & Home Organization

By Laurie Miller Being organized is one of the keys to living a less stressful life, whether it is in your closet, your laundry room, kitchen pantry, garage or home office.  Knowing where all your belongings are located can be … Continue reading

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Gas Fireplaces

Natural Gas Fireplaces Do you want to make your masonry fireplace more efficient? Is your fireplace old? Are the flues cracked? Or are you just tired of dragging firewood into your house and sweeping up the ashes? Transform your masonry … Continue reading

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Renovations to your Cape Cod Home and Lead Paint

Protect your family or tenants from lead poisoning during renovation work.  People who are not doing the work should not be in the house. Children and pregnant or nursing women especially, should not go in the work area until after … Continue reading

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Lead Paint Awareness

Lead Paint Awareness By Fred Hemmila The Lead Law protects a child’s right to a lead-safe home. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint. Renovation or repair work on these homes can create lead dust, fumes, and debris. This … Continue reading

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Tankless Hot Water Heaters

Keep Yourself In Hot Water When It Comes to Heating Water, It’s a Tankless Job There are lots of good reasons to install a tankless water heater your home! Tankless water heaters, like the new Rinnai LS Series and the … Continue reading

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Swimming Pool Safety

Swimming Safety Tips ~ Prevent Accidents Use non-slip materials on the pool deck, diving board and ladders. Electrical equipment should be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with local safety codes. Faulty electrical installations could cause serous or fatal … Continue reading

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