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Carpeting

Fairway Tile & Carpet

Best known for Enviro-Cushion, the waterproof, insulated carpet padding for basements, concrete slabs and over crawl spaces and garages. Fairway Tile & Carpet has one of Michigan's largest flooring collections including exotic hardwood, tile, fine carpeting, vinyl tile & sheetgoods. Expert installation.

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Roofers

Kearns Bros. Inc.

Only Michigan's #1 GAF Master Elite Roofer has the crews, equipment and systems to handle any conventional or emergency roofing job. Roofing, Gutters, Chimneys, Windows and more.

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Heating & Cooling Contractors

Family Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Inc.

Family Heating Cooling and Electrical has been helping people live and work in comfort for many years. Free estimates on Heating, Cooling and Electrical work.

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Hardwood Floor Care book

Nothing matches the warmth and style of a real wood floor.  You can keep it looking great with Glenn Haege's Complete Hardwood Floor Care Guide.  this book covers it all , from caring for new floors to cleaning, maintaining, and solving problems with your existing wood floors. It’s free!

 

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Publication date: 09/22/2009

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Keep Birds from damaging your wood

Dear Glenn: I am having problems with birds making holes in my home's stained cedar siding. I have filled and re-stained the holes several times over the last couple years. They are at it again. Recently, I sprayed an insect repellent on the siding in the area of attack which worked for about a week. Is there any other long term solution? Thanks.

Al, via e-mail

Dear Al: While I normally don't deal with bird issues on my radio show, I do have a product for you. It is called Tanglefoot Bird Repellent, (616) 459-4139, www.tanglefoot.com.

This product adheres to all surfaces while retaining its soft, sticky elasticity. The birds do not like it. It is clear and odorless and can be easily replaced or re-coated, if needed.


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