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Find out how a residential sprinkler system can protect your home from fire damage and give you and your family time to get out safely.  Get tips on clearing clutter and refreshing your home from a professional organizer.  Learn how to make your home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn what you need to know to survive a power outage, including what to have on hand and what NOT to do.  Everywhere you look, solar panels are popping up on rooftops.  Find out if it pays to go solar.  And learn how one simple household item Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  New reports show electricity use is down among average homeowners, even though we own more electronics that ever.  Find out why and learn what you can do to cut utility bills even more.  Learn how to find and eliminate mold in your home.  Get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Ready for a new color in the new year?  Find out about the 2014 Color of the Year and learn how to incorporate it into your décor scheme.  Have you always wanted to create a special space for your hobby?  Get advice on finding a place to engage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Get tips for entertaining your guests for a great Super Bowl party.  Looking to save money on your dream home?  Learn how to look for and purchase a foreclosed home, including what pitfalls to avoid.  Residential fires peak in winter.  Find out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn how to choose a paint color for any room in your house, including tips on checking colors in different types of lighting to see how it will look when complete.  January is Fire Prevention Month.  Learn why the type of smoke detector you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn the bold, new paint color trends for your front door for 2014.  If your goal is paying off your mortgage, you might be surprised to learn that one financial expert says having no monthly payment is a myth.  Learn other mortgage myths and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a great time of year for deals on appliances.  Should you purchase an extended warranty?  Tom and Leslie help you decide.  If your faucets are old, outdated or just don’t work, find out what options there are.  And get tips and tricks for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tips for easy holiday undecorating so you are ready to deck the halls again net year.  Learn why corrugated steel tubing used in new home construction for several years, needs a safety check to make sure it was installed properly.  Find out how to get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Get tax time tips for home improvement related deductions or credits.  Small changes can yield big savings.  Hardwood floors are a popular choice.  But they do need attention from time to time. Get steps to help simplify the refinishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  The one downside to technology is that there is always the latest version of every gadget to upgrade!  Learn where and how to get rid of those old electronics you are quickly out growing.  Trees go dormant winter but that doesn’t mean they don’t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn how to cut down on household holiday waste by recycling much of that trash.  Get tips on how to fix your kitchen’s in sink disposal so you don’t have to call in a plumber on an emergency service call.  Find out what you need to know to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Get advice on how to make your address easily readable and identifiable from the street for emergency responders.  Find out how to turn a seldom-used formal living room into a usable, every day space for the whole family.  Get tips on how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to clean your stove’s vent hood for optimal performance.  Find out how cleaning your shower head can increase your water pressure at little to no cost.  Get info on switch plates that can be easily switched out to color coordinate with any Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forty percent of homes in the U.S. are considered unsafe.  Find out if yours has the characteristics that makes it unsafe.  Learn what to do to make your home safer.  Discover the steps to install radiant heat to warm up your house efficiently.  Get Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holiday season is prime time for break-ins.  Learn if a home security system is a good option for you.  The tax year is coming to a close.  Discover which energy home improvements qualify for a tax credit.  When decorating your windows, make sure you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to have a holiday light display that will be the envy of your neighborhood and save money on your electric bill.  Get tips on staying safe on a ladder while you deck the halls.  Learn how to avoid heavy snow loads on your roof that could Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holiday entertaining is just getting started. Get tips to help you turn a ho-hum space into a home theater on a budget.  Get expert advice from This Old House plumbing contractor Richard Trethewey on the best way to restore the flow once again. Learn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are waiting for Santa Claus to pay your home a visit, you might want to make sure the chimney is clean and safe.  Learn how  find a reputable chimney sweep company.  Get advice to help keep your live tree fresh and green for the whole holiday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Learn how to keep your pets warm this winter and find out what will keep them safe from harsh winter weather during their daily walks.  Discover the best way to diagnose a roof leak so  you can repair it.  Uncover the newest trends homebuyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices