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Show winter illnesses the door by keeping the house as germ-free as can be. This Old House has some time-honored tips for making your house a healthy home… more
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Q: Why don't builders use 5/8-inch fire-code drywall throughout the entire house? I'd certainly pay a premium over standard drywall to have a more fire-resistant structure.
—Steve Miller, Sylvan Lake, MI.
Never use a towel rod as a grab bar. They aren't designed to support a person's weight.
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