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08 19th, 2008| 
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After the 800th time reading someone complain about the clomping foot traffic noise on the floor above them, and the 2000th response from a well-meaning someone else advising them to install acoustic tile, I’ve gotta post something that will hopefully get Googled for the next poor shnook who asks about it.
There are two basic types of noise control: one that alters the acoustics inside a room (absorption) and one that contains that noise and keeps it from invading neighboring More here
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I’ve actually never been to a tailgating party, but I have used a little portable camp grill, and I have to say I definitely prefer the big ones that can do it all. Grilling, smoking, rotisserie cooking, eyebrow singeing, you name it. If you, too, think bigger is better (and you have more tailgating cookouts than I do), More here
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It’s midsummer so it’s back to Betsy’s cabana at Breezy Point Surf Club in the Rockaways for another run at the Guinness Book record for the world’s longest-running hangover.
This is like my fifth or sixth visit to Breezy. I wrote about another party last year. As always, I came armed with sangria: three gallons of red and More here
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A lot of people, especially retired folks, are choosing to take off in their motor homes for extended vacations. Some people even live in a recreational vehicle year around. And just because space is a little tight inside doesn’t mean you can’t have all the comforts of your old house. Comforts like…
Drink coasters.
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The Black & Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Chain Saw was made with the tree-filled yard in mind.
If you’re a homeowner who loves your trees, you wouldn’t stand for cutting them down, but you know that those branches need to be trimmed now and then. Normally you’d have to grab a More here
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Do houses have to have gutters all around the roof? Mine are always getting clogged. Any reason why I can’t remove the ones that aren’t over an entrance? Houses don’t have to have gutters. But before you rip yours off, we suggest you think through the reasons for doing so and the alternatives we’re about to suggest. Simply having to clean clogged gutters every so often isn’t reason enough in our minds to tear them off.
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Recently, the most popular mortgage product for homebuyers has been the FHA loan. As part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, Congress raised the FHA loan limits so that they are viable for purchasing a moderate home in high cost areas like California and Hawaii. No longer are FHA loans just for low income families that can’t otherwise afford a home.
The greatest part of all is homeowners that do not want to move can still reap the More here
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Outdoor dining is pleasant in the warmer months, but if a breeze kicks up, it can be troublesome. This is especially true if you’re using a tablecloth that hasn’t been laden down by food and beverages yet.
What’s the answer? Why tablecloth weights, of course.
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