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Learn from the Best

May 6, 2013
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Learn from the Best

  At Michael & Son, we believe that everyone should know the basics of home safety and repair, both men and woman. That’s why we are proud to announce the return of the Michael & Son DIY Workshops. These free seminars will give participants access to a wealth of knowledge from the industry’s leading...
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How Safe is Your Water?

November 23, 2012
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How Safe is Your Water?

According to the Environmental Working Group’s National Drink Water Database, analyses of municipal drinking water have shown that, despite government regulations, there are still many dangerous contaminants present in our water, even after it has gone through municipal water treatment facilities. In reality, these water treatment facilities, more often than not, contribute to the...
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Little Household Helpers

September 25, 2012
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Little Household Helpers

DIY projects are a great way to teach your children useful skills and spend some normally hard to find quality time together. Your children will thank you when they are home owners and able to make simple repairs themselves, rather than paying someone else to do it. There are a wide range of projects...
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Disaster Survival 101

September 20, 2012
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Disaster Survival 101

Earlier this week, the entire D.C., Maryland and Virginia area was under a tornado watch. While most areas got through it unscathed, the threat was still very real. In the past, it was easy for us to scoff at tornado, flood and hurricane warnings as they never seemed to pan out. More recently, however,...
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Maintaining Your Homes Gutters

September 18, 2012
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Maintaining Your Homes Gutters

You’ve probably noticed the leaves changing color and beginning to fall off the trees. While it’s nice to look at and makes for great photo opportunities, falling leaves can be a real a real chore. Aside from the raking and bagging, the real headache is dealing with gutters. How well you maintain your gutters...
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Safety First – Gas Appliances

September 17, 2012
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Safety First – Gas Appliances

Many of us have gas appliances in the home and while they are efficient and convenient, they can also be extremely dangerous.  Most people automatically assume the biggest danger associated with gas appliances is the risk of a fire in the home; however that is not the case. Nearly all injuries and deaths associated...
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Maintaining Your Fireplace

September 7, 2012
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Maintaining Your Fireplace

With winter right around the corner, most homeowners are bracing themselves for the coming increase in utility bills, mainly heating. With the drastic increases in energy cost, especially concerning oil and gas, homeowners with fireplaces should seriously consider taking advantage of the low cost heat they can provide. For many people, the fireplace is...
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Choosing the Right Bathroom Flooring

September 5, 2012
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Choosing the Right Bathroom Flooring

Are you thinking of remodeling an existing bathroom or even putting in a new one? You’ve probably obsessed over different styles of sinks, toilets and bathtubs but have you given any thought to the floors? You may not know it but different floors can affect the longevity of the bathroom and save you a...
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Alleviating the Pain at the Pump

August 30, 2012
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Alleviating the Pain at the Pump

Much like all essential goods and services, gas prices are on the rise. In just one day the national gas price average jumped to $3.80, the highest gas prices we’ve seen in a while. Since gas prices are based on speculation, and no one seems to speculate any good news these days, we should...
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Planning for the Worst

August 27, 2012
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Planning for the Worst

In the next few days the Gulf Coast will be battered by gale force winds, torrential down pours and flash flooding. All courtesy of Hurricane Isaac, which is expected to touch down on the anniversary of Katarina no less. The DC/Metro area is no stranger to severe weather, who could forget the rain storms...
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