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Closing up the house for the holidays: a homeowner’s checklist

MEGApros — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:43:40 +0000

By Associated Press LISA A. FLAM (AP) Securing your home and making it look occupied while you’re away on a winter vacation will help deter thieves. And some simple preparations can save you the anguish and expense of returning home to find damage if something like a dishwasher hose decides to fail in your absence. [...]

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Thanksgiving Fun

MEGApros — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:33:21 +0000

Why did the Indian chief wear so many feathers? To keep his wigwam. . Why did they let the turkey join the band? Because he had the drumsticks . What happened to the Pilgrim who was shot at by an Indian? He had an arrow escape. . ‘Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just [...]

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Why Insulate Your Home? The Benefits of Home Insulation

MEGApros — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:43:20 +0000

The “Magic” of Home Insulation Insulation works by providing a continuous boundary of the “building envelope,” between conditioned indoor spaces and unconditioned outdoor spaces. Low levels of insulation, plus gaps and voids in the insulation materials, can provide pathways for heat and air to easily flow into or out of a home. Approximately 40 percent [...]

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Winter preparation in the fall

MEGApros — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:38:32 +0000

As the leaves change and the days get shorter, take the time this season to prepare for the cold weather. Get your furnace ready for the months of work it will have ahead. Don’t wait until it’s snowing to clear out your gutters. With a little attention in the fall, you’ll have peace of mind [...]

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Trick or Treat

MEGApros — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:42:00 +0000

October is the month to treat your home. Good old TLC will do the trick for any fall blues. For starters installing new counter tops can really give your kitchen a fresh new look. There are many options available to fit your budget. You can also fix the trims, dents and interior details of your [...]

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TIPS FOR SELECTING A ROOF

MEGApros — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:34:41 +0000

Think big – View a full-sized shingle, not just a swatch or sample. Be real – Look at actual houses where the house and roof color combinations are similar to what you’re considering. Watch the light – As you look, notice how colors appear under changing light conditions and various times of day. Consider the [...]

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Home Maintenance and Repair Projects

MEGApros — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:37:46 +0000

Home maintenance and repair projects are projects that must be done to maintain the integrity of your home. They include areas like roofing, exterior painting, window upgrades, furnace upgrade, electrical amperage capacity (at least 100 Amp). When you are considering selling your home these items need to be addressed first. Of course it is also [...]

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It WAS a MEGA Home Show

MEGApros — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:28:27 +0000

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What can I expect from the MEGApros Home Show?

MEGApros — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:03:54 +0000

For starters you will have the best of the best at your fingertips. The MEGApros will be available to you from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm to answer all of your home improvement questions. . If that isn’t enough we are happy to announce that WGN Radio’s Lou Manfredini will also be in attendance from [...]

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MEGApros Home Show

MEGApros — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:40:45 +0000

MEGA Home Improvement along with the MEGapros will be hosting a home show on September 15th, 2012. . This free event will be open from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. . Conveniently located at 427 S. Harrison Street, Algonquin, IL 60102, you will find yourself just down the street from Port Edwards Restaurant. . For [...]

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