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Generators

Bratcher Electric

Authorized Kohler Power Systems generator dealer and warranty service center. More than 50 years experience in the electical contracting and generator business with guaranteed Complete Customer Satisfaction.

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Plumbing

Plumbing Professors

Plumbing Professors are ready to handle all of your Residential and Commercial Pipe Lining, Plumbing, Sewer and Drain needs. No Extra Charges for Nights, Weekends or Holidays. Call Plumbing Professors now or visit PlumbingProfessors.com

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Basement Problems

SAS Services

Basement Waterproofing. In business over 25 years. Patented process, low price guarantee. Inside outside structural repair.

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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: 12/14/2010  Click here for a printer-friendly version Remove old, damaged floor before installing a new one Dear Glenn: I recently had a water heater leak in my basement. Some tiles were damaged and need to be replaced. They, or the adhesive that holds them in place, contain asbestos. Should I approve my insurance company installing new tiles directly over the old floor or should I demand the old floor be removed? Dear George: Before installing the new floor, I would advise you to completely remove the damaged floor along with the adhesive. Installing a new floor over the old damaged floor will cause you nothing but problems in the future. 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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