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Say goodbye to termites: The EPA's best advice for preventing an infestation

Termites are the bane of homeowners. While there's plenty of advice online and from pest control companies, it's nice to know ...

Damaged Roof Decking May Require Replacement During Roof Installation, Contractors Say

Roof decking is one of the most important structural components of a roofing system, even though it remains hidden ...
Panthers Wire

What old wildfires can teach us about protecting homes from embers

It only takes a tiny smoldering leaf to ignite some homes, while others seem to weather a storm of embers and remain standing after a fire. Studies of the aftermath of fast-moving wildfires like the ...
The Telegraph

Madison County to vote on buying Wood River buildings, leave the former township hospital

EDWARDSVILLE — After years of talk, debate and study, an actual plan to move Madison County operations out of the old Wood River Township Hospital is taking shape. On Wednesday, the County Board is ...
Android Authority

Valve wants you to pay up to $300 more for the nearly three-year-old Steam Deck OLED

The Steam Deck OLED is back in stock, but at prices up to $300 higher than before. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, while the 1TB configuration will run you $949. The hikes might cast a grim ...
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Something creepy is keeping this rare Georgia bridge from collapsing

Hidden on a back road in rural Georgia is one of the last old wooden-deck bridges of its kind still hanging on. With leaning supports, rotted wood underneath, and just enough patchwork to keep traffic ...
housedigest

Cover Your Wood Deck With This Liquid Option To Make It More Durable

Outside wood decking is usually the nucleus of a yard. It is the place where you go to sit and enjoy your garden by yourself after a long day of work, and it is where you and your loved ones gather on ...
Ledger-Enquirer

Here’s how to keep GA carpenter bees off your deck without harming them so they can pollinate

Deck days are officially here, but that also means you’re going to have share the space with the hungriest of all the bugs: carpenter bees. They’ll soon drill those tiny holes into outdoor wood ...
The Drive

Gas Price Hack: Drive an Old Chevy Truck That Runs on Wood

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The Washington Post

Dreaming of a new deck? These tips can help you turn it into reality.

Build (or rebuild) a deck off your home, and you’ll have a spot for alfresco entertaining, grilling or chilling with a book. But it takes a lot of planning and money to create one, whether you hire a ...
AOL

Erin Napier's Solution For Covering Old Linoleum Flooring Without Removing It

Linoleum flooring has been around since the 1860s and is still popular today for its huge range of applications, its low cost, and its durability. Modern linoleum is also considered 'green' as it is ...