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Decorating for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Decorating Made Easy

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but are you ready? Before you start frantically determining what goes where, decide the style of entertaining you plan to do. This week we'll show you how to plan different menus, make the shopping list, and brush-up on proper table setting.

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Q. I have these two marble shelves in the shower, and the bases of them are cut into the tile. Caulk was used to seal them three years ago and they are finally starting to mold and peal up. What is a good way to remove the caulk and what should I replace it with?
A. You can use a heat gun/hair dryer to soften up the caulk and then cut it out, carefully so you don't scratch the marble, with a utility knife or straight edge razor blade. Replace it with new latex caulk. It will require maintenance again in a few years, that's all you can expect from latex caulk in a wet area like a shower, but it's better than grout, which may develop cracks that will ultimately lead to water damage.

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Winter Water Heater Preparation

Your water heater works harder during cold weather. Flush it out to remove sediment buildup, which causes corrosion, shortens its life span and reduces heating efficiency. Drain several gallons from the faucet near the bottom of the tank through a hose directed into a nearby drain.


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