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Duct Cleaners

Safety King

Our NADCA-Trained technicians use state-of-the-art power-vacuum trucks, on-board air compressors & custom cleaning tools to thoroughly clean & sanitize all the interior surfaces of your ductwork. See ducts cleaned with our duct cams.

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Carpeting

Fairway Tile & Carpet

Best known for Enviro-Cushion, the waterproof, insulated carpet padding for basements, concrete slabs and over crawl spaces and garages. Fairway Tile & Carpet has one of Michigan's largest flooring collections including exotic hardwood, tile, fine carpeting, vinyl tile & sheetgoods. Expert installation.

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Insulation

Dana Energy Savers

Commercial & Residential specialist doing all forms of insulation and roof ventilation. Our highly trained crews and years of experience make us the insulation problem solvers.

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Deck Care Fast & Easy book

Glenn Haege's Deck Care Fast & Easy explains what to do and what to buy for that four letter word that lives in your backyard; your deck!  This book walks you though selecting between woods and man made decking, deck maintenance, brightening, stripping, sealing and staining. It’s free!

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Publication date: 07/13/2010

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Wash, don't replace, 7-year-old vinyl siding

Dear Glenn: I'm looking to revamp my vinyl siding, which has faded badly.

It is only 7 years old but I'm sure it is poor quality since that's the only kind used by builders these days. Would you have any opinions on some of the new claims about spray-on coatings? I've heard this discussed on WJR a few times and was wondering if it even works, and is it durable enough.

Can you give me your opinion?

Dominic, New Baltimore

Dear Dominic: First of all, vinyl siding that is only 7 years old is considered new siding. I would wash the siding using Nice N Easy by Alumin-Nu, (216) 791-8018, www.aluminnu.com. This will take off all the chalk that's built up making your siding look dull. I believe you will notice a big difference. If you have to paint the vinyl, my suggestion is Duration by Sherwin Williams or Aura by Benjamin Moore.


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