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Electrical

Family Heating, Cooling & Electrical

Residential and commercial from replacing fixtures, adding outlets, ceiling fans, range/dryer lines, & city violation corrections to larger jobs like; service upgrades, garages, pools, hot tubs & generators. We wont sell you anything you dont need or want. COMPLIMENTARY PROPOSALS.

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Siding

McGlinch & Sons

Serving southeastern Michigan since 1917. Offering 20 prefinished colors, James Hardie Fiber Cement will enhance your home with siding trim & soffit accents.

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Insulation

Ace and Sons Insulation

Cellulose blown-in insulation & Applegate's non-expanding R foam. We have a rebate specialist on staff to help you.

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Hardwood Floor Care book

Nothing matches the warmth and style of a real wood floor.  You can keep it looking great with Glenn Haege's Complete Hardwood Floor Care Guide.  this book covers it all , from caring for new floors to cleaning, maintaining, and solving problems with your existing wood floors. It’s free!

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Publication date: 12/21/2010  Click here for a printer-friendly version Several different alarms exist for water backup systems Dear Glenn: I am on the board of a condo association and we are having a problem with the water backup system. It has been in place since 1985 and when we lose power, the system starts to leak. Our co-owners' water bills are rising to the tune of $400-$500. We can't hear the water running. Are there any backup systems that let you know when water is running through them? Maybe they have some type of alarm or whistle. Ralph, Macomb Dear Ralph: There are many different types of water alarms on the market. Get in touch with Warren Pipe and Supply, (586) 294-6810, www.warrenpipe.com. They have been an industry leader in plumbing for over 50 years. Ask for Brian or Mike. Note: This article was accurate at the date of publication. However, information contained in it may have changed. If you plan to use the information contained herein for any purpose, verification of its continued accuracy is your responsibility.

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