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Posts by Scott Sidler

Heating & Cooling

Heat Pump vs Gas Furnace: Which is Better?
DIY Projects

How To: Build a Combo Storm & Screen
Plaster

How To: Fix Plaster Cracks
Windows

10 Most Googled Questions About Wood Windows
DIY Projects

DIY Christmas Star
Tools

My 10 Favorite Tools Under $50
Architecture

A Brief History of Building Quality
Painting

5 Worst Wood Stain Mistakes
Electrical

The History of the Lightning Rod
DIY Projects

Refinishing a Coffee Table
Painting

7 Tips For Painting Metal
Architecture

6 Spookiest Old Houses in History

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