Posts Tagged ‘ electrical ’

Michael & Son Teams Up With the USO

September 4, 2012
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Michael & Son Teams Up With the USO

The Michael & Son Cares Program Richmond is teaming up with k95 and the USO to help a southern Virginia family with essential home repairs they can not afford. The recipients of the work were selected by the USO from a pool of families with active duty service members from all branches of the...
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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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The Return of Helping Hands

August 24, 2012
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The Return of Helping Hands

Helping Hands will be returning to the air after taking a brief break during the 2012 London Olympics. Our first episode back from the break will be the re-airing of our “Art Show for Amanda” episode. Amanda’s episode had originally aired in the aftermath of the devastating “Derancho” storms that knocked out power for...
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Baby Proofing the Home

August 21, 2012
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Baby Proofing the Home

Most parents of small children make every effort to safeguard their home against accidental poisoning; the most common way is cabinet locks and socket covers. While both cabinet locks and socket covers are a great start, there are many items around the home that are over looked and sometimes should all together be avoided....
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Tricks of the Trade

August 20, 2012
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Tricks of the Trade

At Michael & Son, we believe that everyone should know the basics of home safety and repair, both men and women. That’s why we are proud to announce the return of the Michael & Son DIY Workshops. These free seminars will give access to a wealth of information from the industries leading Electrical, Plumbing...
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Woodburners Two

August 13, 2012
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Woodburners Two

Although it seems endless in its brutality, the season of summer will soon come to a close. It will soon be replaced by blistering winds, threats of snow and dipping temperatures. In the D.C., M.D. and V.A. area, the heat and humidity force many people to run their A/C systems almost non stop in...
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Committed to a Clean Community

August 2, 2012
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Committed to a Clean Community

Michael & Son Services is always on the look out for new ways to give back to the communities we serve. Whether it’s repairing homes for the less fortunate through our Cares Program or pitching in at the local food bank, Michael & Son loves giving back. One of the tenants of Michael &...
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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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