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Plumbing

RooterMD, Plumbing

For over 28 years; Plumbing Headaches Cured Today! Kitchen & bath fixture replacement. Sump pumps, sewer repair & relining. Rinnai Tankless & traditional hot water heaters.

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Insulation

Ace and Sons Insulation

More than 30,000 satisfied customers since 1981. Our product is 100% green, and save you up to 50% on your energy costs. We honor a lifetime, transferable guarantee. Insulation is all we do, and we do it better than anyone else.

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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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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: 10/27/2009

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Research shows cellulose is the best choice for blown-in insulation

Dear Glenn: I want to insulate the ceiling in my house with blown-in insulation. Do you have a preference when using blown-in insulation between cellulose and fiberglass? I read the Colorado study, but that study was conducted in 1989 and used fiberglass bats rather than loose-fill fiberglass. Thanks for your help.

Jerry, via e-mail

Dear Jerry: Cellulose or foam are my top choices. There are overwhelming studies that make both of these insulation materials the big winners. Act soon for federal tax credits on the cost of insulation.


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