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The toilet is an important part of any bathroom. While you probably don’t give it much thought, having a toilet that is not running or working properly can be a real hassle. Unfortunately, toilets aren’t built to last forever and should be changed from time to time. Knowing the signs of when it’s time to replace a toilet will help your bathroom function properly. It’s Leaking If the toilet is constantly leaking, it may need to be replaced. Leaking from the tank is one thing, but many older toilets start leaking from underneath every single time the toilet is flushed.…

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As a homeowner, you probably understand the importance of taking good care of your roof. After all, your roof serves as a barrier of protection between your home and the elements. Keeping your roof in good condition helps you avoid serious damage to your home and can help you preserve your home’s value. Plus, replacing your roof can be very expensive, so you probably want to take good care of your roof so that you will not have to replace it anytime soon. If you don’t know much about this topic, you might not really know where to begin. But…

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Summertime is a great part of the year for completing projects around the home. You may take some time off to be with the kids, who can also provide you with some help on the job. The warm weather makes it easier to leave doors and windows open during work as well as to set up work areas in the yard or garage. So with so many reasons to take on a project, you should think about the choices you have for exactly what to get into. Here are four categories of projects that are great for summer home improvements.…

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Need help planning a renovation? Get all the information you might need under one roof at the Long Island Spring Home Show, 4-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at Suffolk County Community College’s Brentwood Campus. You’ll find info on kitchen and bathroom remodeling, roofing, siding, landscaping, energy-efficient products, services and more.

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With property values on the rise nationwide, home owners are looking to turn every square foot of their home into usable living space. Long the home of cars, lawn and garden equipment and seasonal items, garages are quickly being transformed into additional living space areas ranging from entertainment spaces to game rooms to full-fledged man caves. The advantage that attached garages have over other storage buildings such as sheds or detached garages is that they are generally already wired for electricity and can even be easily plumbed to offer an additional bathroom or even shower space. Some people, however, want…

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