housechatt Question of the Week: "How do I install safety grab bars for my parents on their bathtub? Plus, what are the dangers of and how are we exposed to Radon?"
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housechatt Question of the Week #1 I have a home that is 20+ years old. Do I still need to wrap my pipes if I don\'t have a basement? Have they fixed this problem in newer homes? housechatt Question of the Week #2 What type of bulbs should I use and is it really that much cheaper to use the energy efficient bulbs?
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housechatt Question of the Week: "What are the pros and cons of the different type windows when comparing wood vs. vinyl material and their main differences and how long should white vinyl replacement windows be expected to stay white before experiencing some yellowing?"
In the Ooltewah area, the white stuff blanketed neighborhoods overnight, dumping more than an inch in some areas. The system provided just enough snowfall for children to play outside, populating their front yards with snowmen, who quickly melted away later in the day. A similar site could be found in Walker County, near the Chickamauga Battlefield, where enough flakes fell to pack them into a tribute to "Frosty."
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housechatt Question of the Week #1: "If you wanted to get the most bang for your buck, which would you do - replace your old windows or put up vinyl siding?" housechatt Question of the Week #2: "When operating my HVAC, is there an advantage to closing the vents in the rooms I do not use often?"
housechatt Question of the Week: "What is the best way to insulate a new home?"
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During the gas craze last summer, many motorists consolidated trips around town, as a means to conserve petro. The same tactic can be used to save on gift items during the holidays, by price matching at a few stores.
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Last month the word went out to retailers to prepare for the holiday season of the "serious bargain hunter." The National Retail Federation estimates consumers will spend 3% less this year, versus last. From the gift giver stand-point, is it possible to spend less this season, and get more? The short answer is "yes."
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What's the best way to hang Christmas lights on my overhang and also on a wood deck?
When the Chattanooga Bakery cooked up the world's largest moonpie last New Year's for Mobile, Alabamam many folks asked, why not keep it here? 11 months later, Chattanooga gets its own enormous marshmallow entree, in honor of the brand's new store.
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