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		<title>Installing a Bathroom Fan</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/15/installing-a-bathroom-fan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:38:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bathrooms]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Depending on your local building codes, you may be required to have a bathroom fan even if there are windows in the room. Without a fan equipped to handle the job, you&#8217;re risking mildew, mold, rot, warping doors and window frames, paint and wallpaper damage. Be sure to read our informative article on the basics [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finding the Sink for Your Kitchen Remodel</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/12/finding-the-sink-for-your-kitchen-remodel/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/12/finding-the-sink-for-your-kitchen-remodel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:30:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[counters]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=984</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I wonder how many hours per week I spend at the kitchen sink. I prepare my meals by washing all the ingredients, including fresh spices. I don&#8217;t own a dishwasher, so I&#8217;m on cleanup duty, too. And when I entertain people, the sink just fills and fills until everyone goes home. Kitchen Cabinets Design advises [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Combat Garage Clutter</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/07/combat-garage-clutter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/07/combat-garage-clutter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cleaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clutter]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[home improvement projects]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=979</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One great way to get a start on spring cleaning is to create more room to get around in your garage. I find that the clutter in my life spills into an overflow cabinet in the garage. After a while, you can&#8217;t get at your tools, bicycles, and&#8211;in my case&#8211;the washer and dryer.
I found two [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>Studs and Drywall Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/05/studs-and-drywall-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/05/studs-and-drywall-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:23:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=972</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Considering home improvement plans? One of the trickier jobs in hanging new drywall on a renovated room or expansion is coping with severely bent or bowed studs. The gap between the drywall and the stud can create curves, or worse, cracks and warps in the wall.
If it&#8217;s a slight bulge, you might get away with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Looking for a New Cooktop?</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/01/looking-for-a-new-cooktop/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/01/looking-for-a-new-cooktop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=967</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I know that electric wall ovens have a larger capacity than their gas counterparts, but when it comes to cooktops, give me gas power every time. The immediate response to changes in heat makes for great control over frying, simmering, and poaching great entrees and side dishes. Sure, electric-powered ranges boil water a little quicker. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lighting that Makes Your Patio Beautiful and Safe</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/26/lighting-that-makes-your-patio-beautiful-and-safe/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/26/lighting-that-makes-your-patio-beautiful-and-safe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[deck]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[garden]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=951</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here in the winter California rains and winds, it&#8217;s a challenge to walk safely across the patio at night at my friend&#8217;s house. There&#8217;s a series of overhead floods that splash light across the patio, and if you turn on the pool lights, chances are good you won&#8217;t take a tumble into the depths. But [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Patio Pavers for Do-It-Yourselfers</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/22/patio-pavers-for-do-it-yourselfers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/22/patio-pavers-for-do-it-yourselfers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Remodeling]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=949</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I love the look of brick or tile on the patio. There are some real artisans out there who create patterns that draw you into the backyard; move you gracefully around hardscaping and trellises, cook-tops and dining sets, fountains and statuary; or across a lawn to an outdoor shower. You need a designer&#8217;s eye to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Undercabinet Lighting Roundup</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/19/undercabinet-lighting-roundup/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/19/undercabinet-lighting-roundup/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:14:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electrical]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cabinet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=940</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve fallen in love with under-cabinet lighting. For one thing, it splashes ample light across your countertops and can be a dramatic mood setter. Newer models of slim, fluorescent lights are warmer than you&#8217;d expect.  They can remove those gloomy shadows cast by your cabinets, too. They hide below sight, install in an hour or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Remodeling the Kids&#8217; Bedrooms</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/17/remodeling-the-kids-bedrooms/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/17/remodeling-the-kids-bedrooms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Remodeling]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[bedroom]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=937</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For my first themed bedroom as a child, my parents put out posters of the woods, hung my coonskin cap from a hook, and we called it a &#8220;Daniel Boone&#8221; motif. It didn&#8217;t last long after I got my first chemistry set and scorched the poster of pine trees and brilliant blue sky. Comparatively, today&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Assembling Your Plumber&#8217;s Toolbox</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/15/assembling-your-plumbers-toolbox/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/15/assembling-your-plumbers-toolbox/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:55:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Remodeling]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=935</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re a staunch do-it-yourselfer, you don’t want to scrimp on plumbing tools.  Like most every tool in the box, when it comes to plumbing tools I&#8217;ve found that the greater the quality you can afford outright, the less you spend on replacing broken tools.  Of course, that doesn&#8217;t matter when it comes to washers, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dimmers for Home Lighting</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/12/dimmers-for-home-lighting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/12/dimmers-for-home-lighting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:22:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electrical]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Home Maintenance]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[bulbs]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=926</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I used to question the efficacy of lighting dimmers in reducing energy costs. I knew, from my own experience, that keeping all your bulbs at full power can add to the air conditioning costs in your home. So I checked it out this week with Popular Mechanics and found that the semiconductors in dimmers keep [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wine Racks Add Charm and Elegance</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/10/wine-racks-add-charm-and-elegance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/10/wine-racks-add-charm-and-elegance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=923</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Americans enjoy sufficient amounts of wine that you&#8217;d think wine storage racks and cellars would be a prominent feature in the home. California&#8217;s Wine Institute reports that Americans consumed 753 million gallons in 2008 (with 2009 numbers forthcoming).  It doesn&#8217;t mean that we&#8217;re lushes, by the way.  The United States ranks 18th in total wine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Attic Conversions of the Stars</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/08/attic-conversions-of-the-stars/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/08/attic-conversions-of-the-stars/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[attic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conversion]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=917</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I spent many childhood hours trying to see through the haze of Los Angeles evenings with a small-powered telescope, and still caught Jupiter and her moons in the crosshairs. I even took astronomy courses in college, until the math caught up with me. In my dream house, I&#8217;m converting the attic into a workshop with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interior Paint: Time to Chill Out</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/05/interior-paint-time-to-chill-out/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/05/interior-paint-time-to-chill-out/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[colors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hiding paint]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/?p=906</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you considering a one-coat only paint job for the interior of your home? One-coat hiding paint is a relatively quick way of completing a Do-it-yourself interior paint job. But be sure that when you choose a brand and hue, the manufacturer&#8217;s label clearly states that it&#8217;s a one-coat hiding paint. Typically, brands of this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Four New Bathroom Trends for 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/03/four-new-bathroom-trends-for-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.reliableremodeler.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/03/four-new-bathroom-trends-for-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>woodrow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, I reported on the latest kitchen design trends for 2010 cited by The National Kitchen &#38; Bath Association (NKBA). Now it&#8217;s time to have a closer look at the bathroom remodeling trends that the NKBA listed for the New Year.
The trends were collected through interviews with residential designers and interior decorators. And, [...]]]></description>
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