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		<title>The Future of lighting &#8211; GE&#8217;s LED Light Bulb</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After getting some emails about our post on CFL&#8217;s vs standard incandescents it seems we overlooked the next option. Expected to ship in 2011, GE will be bringing to marked a 9 watt LED bulb (40 watt equivalent) boasting a 17 year life expectancy. To top it off, the bulb looks pretty darn cool too.
The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green Gardening (the lasagna garden)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week we present to you the lasagna garden, a very easy way to get your feet wet in organic gardening. Organic gardening, often associated with the &#8220;expensive aisle&#8221; at the grocery store reserved for health nuts and hippies.

While at the grocery store organic typically means expensive, in the home gardening world it usually means [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.milwaukeehomeimprovementblog.com/lawn-and-garden/green-gardening-the-lasagna-garden/</link>
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		<title>Ceiling Fan Direction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Todays simple tip helps you understand why your ceiling fan has a direction switch, and how to use fan direction to maximize energy savings and comfort.
All modern ceiling fans have a switch for changing direction of airflow. This is a great addition to the fans as it enables us to control the way air is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Removing old wallpaper with a heat gun</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Removing wall paper can be a major pain! I&#8217;ve tried metal scraper, I&#8217;ve tried the &#8220;grab and pull&#8221; I&#8217;ve ended up with hundreds of scraps of wall paper laying on the floor, sweat on my brow and anger in my heart  
Well never again, with the help of a heat gun. Heat guns look [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.milwaukeehomeimprovementblog.com/drywall/removing-old-wallpaper-with-a-heat-gun-2/</link>
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		<title>Repairing a screen door</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Storm and screen doors sometimes develop warped or damaged frames. To prevent problems caused by excessive force, keep hinges oiled and check that the latches connect properly.
Be sure to keep door closers adjusted and working smoothly to prevent the screen or storm door from banging back and forth. To adjust the closing speed of a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.milwaukeehomeimprovementblog.com/cleaning-and-maintenance/repairing-a-screen-door/</link>
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		<title>Early Spring lawn care in Wisconsin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Early Spring is an important time to help your lawn recover from winter and prepare for a healthy lawn this summer.
The first thing I recommend doing is clean up a bit. You cant to clear away any leaves and sticks from last fall, and any junk left behind from the snow piles. It&#8217;s also a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.milwaukeehomeimprovementblog.com/lawn-and-garden/early-spring-lawn-care-in-wisconsin/</link>
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		<title>Snow Mold</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Snow mold is a fungal grass disease that appears as the snow melts. There are 2 forms snow molds, gray and pink. Gray snow mold is caused by Typhula spp and pink snow mold is caused by Microdochium nivalis.
Gray snow mold survives hot summer temperatures in the soil or in infected plant debris as sclerotia, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.milwaukeehomeimprovementblog.com/lawn-and-garden/snow-mold/</link>
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		<title>Cost Efficiency &#8211; Incandescent Bulbs vs. Fluorescent Bulbs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A normal light bulb is also known as an incandescent light bulb. These are your typical 60 watt, 75 watt etc. bulbs. The idea behind these bulbs is simple. Electricity runs through the filament. Because the filament is so thin, it offers a good bit of resistance to the electricity, and this resistance turns electrical [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.milwaukeehomeimprovementblog.com/uncategorized/cost-efficiency-incandescent-bulbs-vs-fluorescent-bulbs/</link>
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		<title>Fixing noisy door hinges</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Squeaky door hinges can be a real pain in the&#8230; ear, however with about five minutes of your time you can easily eliminate them.

First of all make sure the hinges are all fastened tightly to the door frame.
Then remove each hinge pin one at a time from each door hinge, wipe it clean with a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.milwaukeehomeimprovementblog.com/cleaning-and-maintenance/fixing-noisy-door-hinges/</link>
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		<title>Fixing a leaky faucet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Leaking faucets are annoying and costly. Small leaks can waste several gallons of water each day and create unsightly water spots and stains in your sink.  If the constant dripping is driving you up the wall, fix the faucet yourself, saving time and money.
There are several different types of faucets available today. Even though they [...]]]></description>
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