Archive for July, 2012

Creating Your Own Dream Kitchen

July 27, 2012
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Creating Your Own Dream Kitchen

If there is one room in the house that is always worth remodeling, it’s the kitchen.  A modern and up to date kitchen can breathe new life into an old home and attract buyers if your house is on the market. Today we will be walking through a few easy to do kitchen remodeling...
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Avoiding a DIY Disaster

July 24, 2012
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Avoiding a DIY Disaster

All last week we shared DIY tips on everything from plumbing to HVAC repairs with our readers. Knowing what to do during a home project is critical to its success; however, knowing what not to do can be equally as important. Today we will go over the definite don’t’s of home repair that apply...
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Fixing the Drip

July 17, 2012
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Fixing the Drip

Have you ever had a leaky faucet keep you up at night? The constant, steady drip that keeps perfect time and the sound of the water echoing through the bathroom is enough to drive anyone crazy. While you’ve probably lain awake at night fantasizing about smashing the leaky faucet to bits, today we will...
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The Michael & Son Difference

July 16, 2012
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The Michael & Son Difference

As the economy worsens, the cost of basic goods and services has risen remarkably. Whether its groceries or gasoline, what were once small expenses are now budgeted for. This is especially evident in the service industry. However, while the cost of goods and services has risen, customer service standards have dropped considerably. This can...
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More DIY Tips

July 16, 2012
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More DIY Tips

As the summer swelters on, you’re A/C system is working over time to keep you and your family cool, comfortable and healthy. Like any other hard working machine, it’s going to need a little TLC to ensure its running at its peak performance. While most A/C maintenance should be preformed by a trained professional,...
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Simple Solutions

July 10, 2012
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Simple Solutions

There are many repairs around the house that do not always require a trained professional. Some of the simplest jobs to do around the house are plumbing repairs. Today we would like to go over some simple diagnostics and repairs you can do that will save you money and make you feel like a...
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Weighing the Options of Renewable Energy

July 9, 2012
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Weighing the Options of Renewable Energy

If you’ve been paying attention to your energy cost, you’re probably noticing a gradual increase. It seems that each month or quarter, a few extra dollars are tact on, here or there. It does not seem like much at a glance but over time, it will certainly add up. One way to bring these...
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A Helping Hand

July 5, 2012
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A Helping Hand

Michael & Son Services continues to give back to the community through its “Michael & Son Cares Program”. In the last few months we have received hundred of applications from people all over VA, MD and DC who are in need of assistance with essential home repairs they can not afford. The popularity of...
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Taking the Power Back

July 2, 2012
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Taking the Power Back

This weekend the D.C metro was struck by devastating storms that left millions of people without power. With the area already enduring a brutal heat wave, the storm and subsequent power loss could not have come at a worse time. While the power companies have been working over time to restore power as quickly...
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